The fourth quarter earnings season is gaining traction, with key companies like Maruti Suzuki and RIL set to announce their results. RIL anticipates a profit decline despite revenue growth, while Maruti Suzuki expects revenue growth but faces profitability challenges due to rising costs. Analysts have mixed views on Maruti’s net profit, with some predicting growth and others forecasting a decline.
Gold rises but investors stay cautious about ‘hawkish’ Fed tone
Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Tuesday, despite a minor dip in expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts. Investors are cautiously awaiting the Federal