Indian stock market, Feb. 18 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a tepid note on Tuesday following mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded mostly higher, while the US stock market was closed on account of President's Day.

On Monday, the Indian stock market ended marginally higher, with the benchmark indices breaking the eight-day losing streak.

The Sensex gained 57.65 points, or 0.08%, to close at 75,996.86, while the Nifty 50 settled 30.25 points, or 0.13%, higher at 22,959.50.

"Markets eked out modest gains in late recovery in a highly volatile trade, but most importantly it managed to halt the 8-session losing streak. Positive Asian and European indices aided sentimen...