Important pre-market news today! - 🛢️ Rising Oil & Market Caution Crude oil price rise triggers profit booking; Nifty 50 faces resistance at 24,100, support at 23,800. - 🏭 ONGC Q4 Profit Growth ONGC reports 3% YoY net profit rise to ₹6,650 crore despite production challenges; declares dividend. - 📉 Benchmark Indices Decline Sensex down 479 points, Nifty 50 falls 118 points; mid and small-caps show relative strength. - 📈 Strong Q4 Results Boost Astra Microwave (+12%) and Bhatia Communications (+3%) report robust profit growth, supporting select stocks. - 🌍 Geopolitical Tensions Impact US-Iran conflict weighs on gold/silver, emerging currencies weaken; inflation and interest rate concerns persist.