📈 Positive Start – Sensex & Nifty opened higher on Thursday, tracking Asian market gains.

⚠ Cautious Mood – Russia–U.S. talks on the Ukraine conflict kept momentum in check during the holiday-shortened week.

📊 Sector Scorecard – 10 of 16 major sectors advanced, though gains were modest.

💼 Broader Markets – Small-cap & mid-cap indices edged up.

💻💊 Sector Leaders – IT and pharma stocks led Nifty’s gains.