New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a flat note on Thursday, following mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded mostly higher, while the US stock market ended mixed, with Dow Jones posting a record-high close for a second straight day.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended sharply higher, extending its rally for the third consecutive session, with the Nifty 50 reclaiming 25,850 level.

The Sensex jumped 595.19 points, or 0.71%, to close at 84,466.51, while the Nifty 50 settled 180.85 points, or 0.70%, higher at 25,875.80.

"We expect markets to maintain their positive bias, supported by the ongoing earnings season, constructive progress on the India-US...