Indian stock market, March 5 -- The domestic equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Wednesday, following weak cues from global markets.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq veering near correction territory.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 suffering losses for the tenth consecutive session.

The Sensex declined 96.01 points, or 0.13%, to close at 72,989.93, while the Nifty 50 settled 36.65 points, or 0.17%, lower at 22,082.65.

"Given weak global cues and lack of domestic triggers, Indian equities are expected to remain largely subdued; though a continued buying interest in the broader market...