Most analysts expect growth in the sales of Nifty-50 companies to decelerate, albeit marginally, in the quarter ended December compared to the corresponding period of 2013-14, with metals and real estate companies pulling down earnings.
Weak production outlook, low crude oil prices and regulatory issues could keep the scrip in check
The 30-share Sensex ended down 208 points at 27,057 and the 50-share Nifty closed 59 points lower at 8,094.
The big advantage that Jio is able to garner currently is its low cost of operations.
In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.
Analysts mostly prefer domestic plays beside select films with foreign exposure.
Lower revenue collection puts upward pressure on government borrowing, ensuring that it deviates from the glided path of debt reduction
Over the past four quarters, the Sensex companies' earnings trajectory has improved sharply because of a weak rupee.
While cost pressures could partly offset the expected gains, given the currency hedging by companies the gains will not accrue immediately.
Experts believe the market will fall between 1 and 3%.
India Inc will report good set of numbers in Q4.
The 30-share Sensex surged 299 points to close at 28,736 and the 50-share Nifty gained 90 points to end at 8,723.
The December quarter, generally a soft one for India's IT sector due to holidays and furloughs in certain sectors, is expected to be further affected because of currency volatility.
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In the December quarter, Sensex earnings had contracted 5 per cent.
Agricultural incomes can be taxed without hurting farmers, as a substantial section - the small and marginal ones - will remain outside the tax net simply because their incomes are likely to be below the basic exemption limit of Rs 250,000 per annum that is extended to all taxpayers in India, finds out Ishan Bakshi.
Most experts said indices would open higher on Monday and rally might sustain for a few sessions
Companies from the capital goods space will under-perform.
Inflow of more funds is likely to widen the reach of insurance and drive M&A activities in the sector where growth has stalled.
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