Ahead of Market: 10 key factors to steer markets on Monday

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday. Both the Nifty and BSE Sensex closed sharply lower. Broad-based selling impacted various sectors, with consumer, IT, and energy stocks among the biggest laggards. Analysts suggest the market structure appears weak, with potential for further declines. Volatility saw a slight increase, indicating caution among investors.