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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.

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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.

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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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In this episode, we unpack fresh economic estimates projecting India’s GDP to grow 7.4% in FY26, driven by strong investment and manufacturing momentum, with the economy poised to cross the $4-trillion mark. We also break down why nominal growth is expected to moderate to around 8%.

On the markets front, benchmark indices extended their decline for the third straight session, even as midcaps and smallcaps outperformed. Sector trends remained mixed, with IT, pharma and consumer durables leading gains while autos, realty and telecom softened. We also track derivatives positioning, where weekly options data hints at continued caution, alongside a subdued India VIX.

Foreign investors continued to sell Indian equities, while domestic institutions stepped up as net buyers.

In the primary market, we highlight the upcoming IPO of Amagi Media Labs, a Bengaluru-based SaaS company eyeing a ₹1,789-crore issue at a valuation of over ₹7,800 crore.

Overnight global cues turned mixed, with Wall Street closing off earlier record highs, crude prices moving higher on Venezuela-related developments, and Asian markets opening on a mixed note.

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In today’s episode, we break down the second consecutive decline in Indian equity markets, with the Sensex and Nifty closing lower amid mixed sectoral performance. While IT, pharma, PSU banks and metals showed resilience, pressure was visible in infrastructure, media, oil & gas and capital goods stocks. We also look at the top Nifty gainers and losers that shaped Tuesday’s session.

We set expectations for today’s trade with Gift Nifty signaling a weak start, decode weekly options data and falling put-call ratio pointing to easing bullish sentiment, and track elevated volatility levels as India VIX remains above short-term averages.

You’ll also get insights into institutional activity, with foreign investors turning marginal sellers and domestic institutions continuing to support the market. On the IPO front, we cover the opening of Yajur Fibres’ SME IPO and the strong subscription response to Gabion Technologies.

Globally, Wall Street ended higher on AI-led optimism in chip stocks, commodities remained in focus with gold steady and silver surging, oil prices slipped, and Asian markets opened mixed.

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Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa, your morning podcast that brings you all the key market cues before the trading day begins.

In today’s episode, we track major global developments after fresh twists in the Venezuela story sent shockwaves through oil markets, lifting U.S. energy stocks and shaping global sentiment. We break down how these events are influencing crude prices and why they matter for investors.

Back home, Indian equities opened strong but slipped from record intraday highs. We decode the Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty, and broader market performance, along with top gainers, losers, and sectoral trends you need to watch.

You’ll also get early signals from Gift Nifty, a detailed look at derivatives data including key option strikes, the put-call ratio, and the rise in India VIX. We cover FII and DII activity, the latest IPO action, overnight moves on Wall Street, and how commodities and Asian markets are shaping up this morning.

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Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa, your essential morning podcast designed to get you market-ready before the trading day begins. In today’s episode, we break down the key global and domestic triggers shaping market sentiment as 2026 kicks off on a strong note.

Global crude markets take centre stage after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, an event that has already stirred volatility in oil prices. We analyse how this development, along with OPEC Plus’ decision to pause supply increases in Q1, could impact crude, the rupee, energy stocks, and overall Indian market sentiment.

Back home, Indian equities continue their bullish momentum, with the Nifty scaling a fresh all-time high and broader markets outperforming. We cover top gainers and laggards, sectoral performance, Gift Nifty cues for the opening bell, and what derivatives data and the rising put-call ratio signal about market positioning. We also look at volatility trends, institutional flows, and what FIIs and DIIs are doing.

This episode also brings you updates from the primary market with a busy IPO calendar, a snapshot of US market performance, movements in gold and silver, and a roundup of how major Asian markets have started the year.

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Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa, your daily pre-market podcast bringing you everything you need to know before the trading day begins.

In today’s episode, we begin with a major global development as India formally assumes the BRICS presidency for 2026, stepping into the role amid rising global protectionism, fresh tariff moves from the United States, and an expanded BRICS bloc. We look at what India’s leadership could mean for global trade and economic governance.

In corporate news, Sapphire Foods India’s proposed merger with Devyani International takes center stage, a move set to consolidate Yum Brands’ quick-service restaurant operations in India at a time when the fast-food sector is facing slowing demand and margin pressures. We also track Vodafone Idea, which has received GST penalty orders worth ₹638 crore and plans to challenge them legally.

On the markets front, Indian equities started 2026 on a cautious note, with early gains giving way to profit booking. The Sensex closed marginally lower, while the Nifty managed to end slightly in the green. Midcaps outperformed, FMCG stocks saw sharp pressure, and several cyclical and defensives posted moderate gains.

We break down:

• Gift Nifty cues pointing to a mildly positive start
• Derivatives data, key open interest levels, and a softer put-call ratio
• India VIX, hovering near record lows and signaling subdued volatility
• FII and DII activity, with domestic institutions continuing to offset foreign selling
• A quick update on gold and silver, extending their strongest run since 1979
• Global cues, with U.S. markets shut and mixed signals from Asian peers

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