Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session

Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday, August 14, as investors awaited clarity. The Nifty50 ended at 24,366, while the Sensex fell to 78,009.25. Analyst Rupak De said, “Overall, sentiment remains weak, with the potential for a further fall towards 24,180.” Many investors now watch crude oil prices for future direction.