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Podcast: MarketBuzz
Episode: Marketbuzz Podcast with Ekta Batra: Sensex, Nifty 50 headed for subdued opening, DMart, HDFC Bank in focus
Description: Indian benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty 50 — are likely headed for a muted opening in the trading session of October 16. This follows the market's inability to sustain intraday gains during the previous session on October 13, especially due to a late-hour dip in bank recoveries.
Global oil prices have surged by approximately 6% due to heightened geopolitical tensions in Israel. However, on October 16, oil prices experienced a decrease, partially reversing the rally observed on October 13. Investors are on the lookout to determine whether the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates, potentially involving other nations and consequently driving prices higher, which could adversely impact the glob...