Markets Pre-Open: India — What to Watch

The Nifty starts Monday under the microscope with new pre-open session rules taking effect on NSE and BSE. Market orders are now locked in from 9:00 AM to 9:05 AM only, eliminating late-stage manipulation and prioritizing guaranteed execution for early birds.

• GIFT Nifty trades 70 points lower at ~23,980, signaling a flat-to-negative open despite broader Asian strength.
• Nifty closed Friday at 23,897.70, up just 24 points after a...