Indian stock market, May 21 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note Wednesday following mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, with the S&P 500 ending six straight sessions of gains.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, extending losses to the third consecutive session.

The Sensex plunged 872.98 points, or 1.06%, to close at 81,186.44, while the Nifty 50 settled 261.55 points, or 1.05%, lower at 24,683.90.

"While markets had witnessed a pullback rally over the past week due to Indo-Pak ceasefire, US-China heading towards a tariff understanding and strong FII fund inflows, the mood is revers...