Indian stock market, Sept. 23 -- The equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat on Tuesday, amid persisting worries over US tariffs and new visa policies.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market rallied overnight, with all three Wall Street indices posting record closing highs.

On Monday, the Indian stock market witnessed losses for the second consecutive session, weighed down by heavy selloff in IT stocks after US' new H-1B visa fees hike.

The Sensex dropped 466.26 points, or 0.56%, to close at 82,159.97, while the Nifty 50 settled 124.70 points, or 0.49%, lower at 25,202.35.

"Markets are expected to remain range-bound near term, with festive demand and GST 2.0 benefits emerging as key trigge...