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Sensex Today: Indian markets began the week on a weak note, dragged by selling in IT and private banking stocks.

The BSE Sensex opened at 83,788, down 150 points or 0.18%, while the Nifty50 slipped 59 points or 0.23% to 25,663.

In broader trade, the Nifty Midcap index was flat, while the Smallcap index gained 0.5%.

Global Cues

Globally, investors are awaiting key macro data, including China’s manufacturing figures due later today, as well as US updates on auto sales, household debt, and factory activity. Domestically, traders will watch the HSBC Manufacturing PMI Final for October for cues on economic momentum.

Across Asia, markets opened mixed after Wall Street finished higher on Friday. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.04%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped

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