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Indian stocks face earnings, inflation and oil price tests this week
Indian stock markets are expected to be shaped this week by company earnings, inflation figures and global events.
In India, investors will watch September consumer and wholesale inflation data for signs of price pressure.
Results from IT companies including Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra are also due, alongside results from several other companies.
The focus on IT follows a market rebound on Friday after TCS reported better-than-expected quarterly results.
Brent crude remains above $100 a barrel, raising concerns about energy costs and possible supply disruptions.
Investors will also track foreign trading, the rupee and US economic data, which can affect Treasury yields and the dollar.
After eight straight weeks of declines, the Nifty rose 0.4% last week, but analysts expect markets to remain selective as these risks and the earnings season unfold.
Indian stocks are expected to be driven this week by company earnings, inflation data, global trends and crude oil prices.
Investors will focus on September consumer and wholesale price inflation figures and results from major companies including Wipro and HCL Technologies.
Brent crude above $100 a barrel and continued foreign investor selling are cited as risks to market sentiment.
The Nifty-50 rose 0.4 per cent last week after eight consecutive weeks of declines.
TCS shares rallied more than 4 per cent on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected September-quarter results.
- Who
- Indian stock-market investors and companies reporting results this week.
- What
- Earnings, inflation figures, oil prices and global developments are expected to influence Indian shares.
- When
- This week, following the week ending October 11, 2026.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Investors are weighing domestic earnings and price pressures against global risks, including elevated crude prices and foreign investor selling.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
September CPI inflation will be the first major domestic test this week.
Brent crude remains above USD 100 per barrel and sustained FII selling continues to weigh on sentiment.
Crude oil remains the biggest macroeconomic risk.
The Nifty-50 gained 0.4 per cent last week, suggesting some stabilisation.
TCS rose more than 4 per cent after reporting better-than-expected September-quarter results, helping lift IT stocks.
Investors are expected to monitor inflation data, company earnings, oil prices and global indicators.
- Brent crude
- Above USD 100 a barrel
- Nifty-50
- Gained 0.4 per cent last week
- BSE Sensex
- Rose 562.63 points, or 0.78 per cent, last week
- September-quarter results
- HCL Technologies, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are due to report
- Inflation data
- India’s September CPI and WPI figures are due for attention
- TCS
- Shares rallied more than 4 per cent on Friday after better-than-expected results
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