The domestic equity markets, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Monday, May 19, tracking weak global cues. On Friday, the Sensex fell by 200.15 points (0.24%) to close at 82,330.59, while the Nifty 50 declined by 42.30 points (0.17%) to end at 25,019.80.
Market attention will be focused on corporate earnings today, as more than 100 companies are scheduled to release their financial results for the quarter ended March 2025.
Among the notable names reporting their Q4 numbers are Power Grid Corporation of India, DLF, Pfizer, Petronet LNG, PI Industries, Gujarat Gas, and Zydus Wellness. Other companies such as JK Paper, Dodla Dairy, Hindustan Foods, NLC India, Borosil, Everest Industries, New India Assurance Company, Jupiter Wagons, and Honda India Power Products are also set to announce their earnings. Smaller firms like ACME Solar Holdings, Northern Arc Capital, Alkali Metals, Viceroy Hotels, Marco Metals, Lehar Footwears, Mallcom India, and Macfos are also part of the earnings lineup.
With a broad range of companies across various sectors reporting today, investor sentiment and stock-specific movement will likely be influenced by the outcomes of these announcements. Market participants will be watching for updates on revenue growth, margins, and forward-looking guidance to gauge the health of individual businesses and the broader economy.
