Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa, your essential morning podcast designed to get you market-ready before the trading day begins. In today’s episode, we break down the key global and domestic triggers shaping market sentiment as 2026 kicks off on a strong note.

Global crude markets take centre stage after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, an event that has already stirred volatility in oil prices. We analyse how this development, along with OPEC Plus’ decision to pause supply increases in Q1, could impact crude, the rupee, energy stocks, and overall Indian market sentiment.

Back home, Indian equities continue their bullish momentum, with the Nifty scaling a fresh all-time high and broader markets outperforming. We cover top gainers and laggards, sectoral performance, Gift Nifty cues for the opening bell, and what derivatives data and the rising put-call ratio signal about market positioning. We also look at volatility trends, institutional flows, and what FIIs and DIIs are doing.

This episode also brings you updates from the primary market with a busy IPO calendar, a snapshot of US market performance, movements in gold and silver, and a roundup of how major Asian markets have started the year.

Tune in to BreakOut by 5paisa for a crisp, comprehensive, and actionable overview of everything that matters so you’re prepared before the action begins.