Indian stock market, July 18 -- The domestic equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open flat with a positive bias on Friday, following upbeat global market cues.

Asian markets gained, while the US stock market ended higher overnight, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended lower amid profit booking in select heavyweights, with the benchmark Nifty 50 slipping below 25,200 level.

The Sensex declined 375.24 points, or 0.45%, to close at 82,259.24, while the Nifty 50 settled 100.60 points, or 0.40%, lower at 25,111.45.

"Global uncertainty and a muted start to the earnings season are weighing on investor sentiment. However, sustained liquidity inflo...