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In today’s episode, Washington dominates headlines as U.S. President Donald Trump announces that any country conducting business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on its trade with the U.S., escalating economic pressure on Tehran amid nationwide protests. Back home, Amagi Media Labs raised ₹804 crore from 42 anchor investors ahead of its IPO opening today — setting the tone for the primary market.

On the Street, Indian equity benchmarks staged a sharp mid-session recovery on Monday after positive commentary from U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor on continued engagement around a potential India–U.S. trade agreement. The Sensex closed 0.36% higher and the Nifty gained 0.42%, breaking a five-day losing streak, even as broader markets underperformed with midcaps and smallcaps ending in the red. Metals led sectoral gains, while pharma, media, realty, and capital goods lost ground.

Gift Nifty traded higher early this morning, hinting at a positive open, while derivatives positioning showed heavy open interest concentration around the 26,000 call and 25,500 put strikes. The Nifty put-call ratio improved to 0.9, even as volatility continued to inch higher with India VIX rising for the third straight session.

From the institutional side, FIIs remained net sellers while DIIs continued to support equities. Earnings from IT majors were in focus as labour cost adjustments dragged profitability with TCS and HCL Tech both reporting sequential declines. Globally, U.S. indices closed at record highs overnight, commodities saw profit-taking in bullion after a sharp rally, crude prices firmed up, and Asian equities opened higher led by a strong rebound in Japan.

Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa, where we get you market-ready before the opening bell.

This episode tracks a tense global backdrop as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs military options amid escalating unrest in Iran, adding a fresh layer of geopolitical risk to markets worldwide.

Back home, Indian equities slid for the fifth straight session, with benchmarks, broader markets and key sectors under pressure. Rising volatility, heavy FPI selling and bearish derivatives positioning contributed to a cautious setup ahead of trade.

Primary markets, however, are turning active again six IPOs worth over ₹2,000 crore are slated for the week, including Amagi Media Labs’ mainboard debut.

We also cover the global cues that matter: Wall Street closing at record highs, commodities pushing upward, and Asian markets opening firm in early trade.

A quick, sharp briefing to help you start your trading day informed and prepared.

Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa your morning briefing before the markets open. In today’s episode, we break down a key regulatory update as Hindustan Unilever receives an income tax demand of ₹1,559 crore for FY22, a development the company says won’t materially impact its operations.

Meanwhile, bears tightened their grip on Dalal Street with the Sensex and Nifty extending losses for a fourth straight session and broader markets taking heavier damage. Volatility spiked, the Nifty PCR slipped, and FIIs continued to sell even as domestic institutions stepped in to buy. Gift Nifty, however, hinted at a slightly positive open.

In the primary market, Bharat Coking Coal secured ₹273 crore from marquee anchor investors ahead of its IPO, led by LIC, while SME player Gabion Technologies recorded a standout 768x subscription. Globally, Wall Street ended mixed and Asia opened cautiously ahead of key China inflation data.

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