Indian stock market, Sept. 26 -- The equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to extend losses and open lower on Friday, following weak global market cues, after US President Donald Trump announced fresh tariffs on pharmaceutical products, furniture, and heavy trucks.

Asian markets slipped, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, after stronger US economic data cast doubt on the Federal Reserve's rate cut outlook.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower, extending losses for the fifth straight session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index slipping below 24,900.

The Sensex declined 555.95 points, or 0.68%, to close at 81,159.68, while the Nifty 50 settled 166.05 points, or 0.66%, lower at...