Key Week Ahead for Indian Markets: Q1 Results & Inflation Data

Mumbai, July 13  – The coming week is important for the Indian stock markets. Many big events are expected, including company earnings reports, inflation data, and updates on the US-India trade deal.

Several major companies will report their April-June (Q1) results. These include HCL Tech, Wipro, Axis Bank, JSW Steel, HDFC Life, ITC Hotels, Indian Hotels, Tata Technologies, Nelco, Tejas Networks, Bank of Maharashtra, Polycab, HDFC AMC, and AWL Agri Business. These results will likely affect how investors react during the week.

On the economic front, India’s June inflation data — both wholesale and retail — will be released on July 14. These numbers may influence investor confidence.

Globally, important data from the US will be released. US inflation figures will come on July 15, industrial production on July 16, and jobless claims on July 17. These updates will guide market mood across the world.

Sudip Shah, from SBI Securities, said India’s stock market is not performing as strongly as other countries. He believes the market is going through a phase of consolidation, where prices move within a range as traders wait for clear signals.

He also said two key factors will guide the market this week: new information on tariffs and Q1 earnings results.

Last week was marked by market volatility. The Nifty index dropped 311.15 points (1.22%) to close at 25,149.85, and the Sensex fell 932.42 points (1.12%) to 82,500.47.

Technology stocks led the losses. The Nifty IT index dropped 3.76%. Other sectors like auto, infrastructure, and energy also saw declines.

• Nifty Auto fell 2.03%

• Nifty Infra dropped 1.88%

• Nifty Energy went down 1.13%

However, FMCG stocks saw gains. The Nifty FMCG index rose 2.15%, showing some investor interest in defensive sectors.