Indian stock market, Sept. 25 -- The equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Thursday, following weak global market cues.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, extending its fall for the second straight session.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market ended lower, extending losses for the fourth consecutive session, amid selling across the board.

The Sensex declined 386.47 points, or 0.47%, to close at 81,715.63, while the Nifty 50 settled 112.60 points, or 0.45%, lower at 25,056.90.

"Overall, while festive demand and GST-led structural reforms provide support, currency weakness and global headwinds including uncertainty related to India-US trade deal are likely...