What are the main factors driving cautious investor sentiment in Indian equities despite a likely positive market open?

Indian shares were likely to open marginally higher after four consecutive weekly declines, but escalating Middle East tensions — including U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers and Iran’s threat of a 'painful response' — weighed on risk sentiment; additionally, higher oil prices (Brent crude up 0.4% near $97/barrel) and rising global bond yields contributed to caution, while foreign investors sold $329.38 million worth of Indian shares on Friday alone and $782 million in September so far.

How are recent regulatory changes to pre-open session rules expected to impact Indian market dynamics?

Changes to pre-open session rules bring the mechanism closer to the newly launched closing auction session (CAS), which has already triggered sharp swings at the market close — prompting investor focus on these adjustments amid broader market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.

Indian shares set for modest gains, but Mideast tensions keep investors wary

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Indian shares set for modest gains, but Mideast tensions keep investors wary

Indian shares set for modest gains, but Mideast tensions keep investors wary

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