Nifty futures hint muted start, Brent crude above $84

The stock market is like a big shop where people buy and sell small pieces of companies, called shares.

In India, two famous market scoreboards are the Sensex and the Nifty.

Today's news says the Indian stock market might start the day quietly, which is called a muted start.

The price of oil, called Brent crude, is above $84 a barrel, and people watch it because it can affect the market.

The Nifty shows how well 50 big companies are doing.

If the Nifty stays above 24,500, that is considered a good sign for buyers.

Market experts are also watching the 24,774 level, where the market closed on Monday.

Many companies are finishing their reports for the first three months of the year this week.

People are waiting to see how companies like Bajaj Finance and Power Finance Corporation performed, because their results can move the market.

So investors are watching closely to see what happens next.