Indian stock market, April 24 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note despite a rally in global stock markets.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market rallied overnight, on optimism over easing US-China trade tensions.

On the domestic front, sentiment remains cautious amid signs of escalation in geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. India responded by suspending the Indus Water Treaty and downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended with strong gains, extending the rally for the seventh consecutive session.

The Sensex gained 520.90 points, or 0.65%, to close at 80,1...