Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian markets entered H2CY26 on an optimistic footing, supported by easing Middle East tensions, anticipated US-India trade agreement, and benign crude oil prices. Analysts note broad-based recovery with large-caps outperforming, while the Nifty remains range-bound around the 24,000 mark with subdued momentum. The short-term trend stays positive as long as 23,800 holds as support, with a potential move toward 24,200.