Markets are cautiously optimistic after a US-Iran ceasefire. Investors are watching fourth-quarter earnings and crude oil prices closely. Foreign institutional investors’ decisions will also shape market direction. While immediate conflict fears fade, domestic concerns like valuations and growth recovery may resurface. Corporate profitability faces pressure from higher energy costs and a weaker rupee.
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Equity markets saw broad-based selling pressure after weak monsoon forecasts raised concerns over food inflation, though falling crude oil prices and easing bond yields helped