Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Indian markets ended higher on Friday as the Sensex and Nifty rebounded, driven by gains in financial and auto stocks after the RBI delivered an unexpected 25 bps rate cut. The surprise move, paired with softer inflation forecasts and supportive liquidity, fuelled a risk-on mood. Analysts said rate-sensitive sectors, autos, real estate and NBFCs, led the rally as borrowing costs eased.