Asian Paints is poised for a steady December quarter performance, with volume growth expected to improve. While margins are set to expand due to lower raw material costs, revenue growth will be moderated by weak pricing and a challenging demand environment. The B2B segment is anticipated to provide support.
S&P 500, Dow open slightly higher with big tech results, Fed decision on deck
U.S. stock markets opened with modest gains on Monday as investors anticipated a significant week for corporate earnings and a key Federal Reserve policy announcement.