119 companies will release third-quarter earnings results, including Bajaj Auto, Hyundai Motor, and Cipla. Bajaj Auto expects a 7% revenue rise despite weak domestic volumes. Hyundai may see a 10% profit drop with a 2% revenue decline due to adverse mix. Analysts predict varied impacts on industries this earnings season.
A $73 billion short book is putting pressure on rupee
The Indian rupee is underperforming among emerging Asian currencies due to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) strategy to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves. The RBI’s