Indian stock market, Oct. 8 -- The equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a flat note Wednesday, following mixed cues from global markets.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, with the S&P breaking its seven-day winning streak.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended higher, extending gains for the fourth consecutive session.

The Sensex rallied 136.63 points, or 0.17%, to close at 81,926.75, while the Nifty 50 settled 30.65 points, or 0.12%, higher at 25,108.30.

"We expect Indian equities to remain range-bound in the near term with stock specific action, driven by sectoral developments, festive demand trends and the upcoming earnings announcements," said Siddharth...