Indian stock market, May 15 -- The benchmark indices of the domestic equity market, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open positive on Thursday, despite mixed signals from global markets.

Asian markets edged lower on Thursday for the first time in five sessions, meanwhile, US markets closed in a positive note.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market closed on a positive note supported by mostly favorable global signals indicating reduced geopolitical tensions. The Sensex gained 182 points, or 0.22%, to settle at 81,330.56, while the Nifty 50 advanced 89 points, or 0.36%, ending at 24,666.90.

"Markets traded within a narrow range following Tuesday's dip but managed to close slightly higher. The session began on a positive note, supported...