Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Indian markets closed marginally higher on Thursday after a volatile expiry session, with the Sensex rising 109 points to 77,100.47 and the Nifty gaining 34 points to 24,056 after giving up intraday gains. Sentiment stayed mixed amid profit booking, FII outflows and macro cues, while global equities ended weak. Markets were shut on Friday for Muharram. Analysts expect range-bound trade ahead.