Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session

Pre-market setup indicates Nifty short-term trend remains constructive above the 23,800 support level, with 24,200 acting as immediate resistance. India VIX rose 4.2% to settle at 13.61, signaling a slight uptick in fear. The rupee weakened by 6 paise to close at 94.51 against the US dollar on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions dented risk appetite. No stocks are currently under the F&O ban list.