Indian stock market, July 25 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday, amid mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock market ended mixed overnight, with the Nasdaq and S&P closing at record highs.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower amid heavy selling, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 25,100 level.

The Sensex declined 542.47 points, or 0.66%, to close at 82,184.17, while the Nifty 50 settled 157.80 points, or 0.63%, lower at 25,062.10.

"Nifty 50 index failed to cross the resistance at the 25,250 level and moved lower, reflecting a cautious sentiment among participants. Currently, select private banking majors are lea...