Indian stock market, Feb. 21 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday following losses in global markets amid weak investor sentiment.

Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock market declined overnight amid dampened risk-appetite.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 holding above 22,900 level.

The Sensex fell 203.22 points, or 0.27%, to close at 75,735.96, while the Nifty 50 settled 19.75 points, or 0.09%, lower at 22,913.15.

"We expect the Nifty to consolidate near its current levels in the absence of any fresh triggers, as it can be seen holding above 22,800 - 22,900 levels since the past seven trading sessions supported...