* 🇮🇳 SEBI Reforms: SEBI is considering trading reforms to attract foreign investors and improve liquidity in Indian markets.
* 🛢️ Crude Oil: Brent near $93.8/barrel — a key concern for India.
* 💵 Rupee: Around ₹95.70/$, remaining under pressure.
* 🇺🇸 US Markets: S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell as rising Treasury yields weighed on equities.
* 📈 US Yields: 10Y yield near 4.7%, keeping global markets cautious.
* 🪙 Gold: Around $4,514/oz, heading toward a third consecutive weekly gain.
* 🌍 Global Risk: US-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz remain important risks for crude and global markets.
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