🌐 Geopolitical Deadlock Puts Recent Market Gains Under Pressure

• 🌍 Ceasefire Boost Fading Fast Recent global and Indian market recovery was largely driven by the temporary US–Iran ceasefire. However, the short-term nature of this truce is now raising concerns over sustainability. • 🤝 Islamabad Talks End in Deadlock A rare, high-level 21-hour negotiation in Islamabad ended without resolution, with both nations blaming each other and holding firm on key demands. • 🛢️ Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Conflicting signals around the critical oil route continue to fuel volatility in global sentiment. • 📊 Indian Markets at Inflection Point After a sharp rebound, the Sensex surged over 4200 points (5.77%) on week ended Apr 10, 2026, while

also rallied nearly 13% in the same period. • ⚠️ Sentiment vs Reality With trust deficit widening and tensions unresolved, markets may remain sensitive to further developments. 📌 Disclaimer: This content is for information only and not investment advice. Investments in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions.