Important pre-market news today! - 📊 Q4 Earnings Surge Over 100 companies, including Indian Oil and Ola Electric, declare Q4 results, influencing market sentiment. - 🔻 Negative Market Outlook Nifty and Sensex expected to open lower; Gift Nifty discounts signal cautious investor stance. - 🏦 Banking & Auto Picks Kotak Mahindra Bank and Ashok Leyland highlighted for short-term gains amid market volatility. - 🛢️ Oil Price Pressure Oil climbs on US-Iran tensions; rising crude above $100 may strain valuations and earnings. - ⚔️ Geopolitical & Inflation Risks US-Iran war and global inflation fears weigh on emerging markets, pressuring Indian equities.