Indian stock market, June 5 -- The domestic equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat on Thursday amid mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended mostly higher on weak economic data.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended higher and the benchmark indices snapped their three-day losing run.

The Sensex gained 260.74 points, or 0.32%, to close at 80,998.25, while the Nifty 50 settled 77.70 points, or 0.32%, higher at 24,620.20.

"The pause in the index can largely be attributed to the stability in banking stocks and a noticeable cool-off in the India VIX. However, participants are advised not to read too much into this move and should maintain a cautious stance ah...