The third quarter earnings results will be announced by 134 companies, with key players such as Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, ONGC, Vedanta, and Marico in focus. Nestle’s profits are expected to show marginal growth, while IndusInd Bank may see a significant decline in PAT due to slower loan growth and rising slippages.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong