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The Indian stock market experienced a mixed session ahead of the market opening on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty trading in opposite directions. Both indices initially traded in the green before the closing auction session (CAS) began, but the Sensex experienced a sharp decline of nearly 1,000 points, while the Nifty recovered all its losses during the CAS.

At the close of the session, the Sensex ended the day at 74,295, down 20 points or 0.03%, while the Nifty 50 gained 76 points or 0.33% to 23,346. Broader market indices, such as the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100, performed well, rising by up to 1.7%. Positive factors contributing to the market's recovery included moderate crude oil prices and improved global yields, which enhanced risk appetite.

However, concerns surrounding geopolitical uncertainty and the potential impact of higher interest rates on global tech spending weighed on investor sentiment. Analysts Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments, noted that while near-term relief had been provided by the moderation in oil prices and yields, the sustainability of the market recovery would depend on further easing of global macro risks and an increase in foreign investor inflows.