Indian stock market, June 19 -- The domestic equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Thursday, following mixed cues from global markets, after the US Federal Reserve's policy and cautiousness over the ongoing Israel-Iran war.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market saw a muted close overnight after the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady, while the Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he expected inflation to pick up meaningfully in the coming months.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, extending fall for the second straight session.

The Sensex dropped 138.64 points, or 0.17%, to close at 81,444.66, while the Nifty 50 settled 41.35 points, or 0.17%, lower at 24...