Market Ahead, July 24: Top factors that are likely to guide markets today

Corporate earnings and global cues will continue to dominate investor sentiment today. They will first react to major results announced Tuesday post-market hours. In that regard, Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

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Market news: Corporate earnings and global cues will continue to dominate investor sentiment today. They will first react to major results announced Tuesday post-market hours. In that regard, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will be in focus.

L&T’s net profit for the June quarter rose 21 per cent on the back of improved performance.

FMCG major HUL reported its lowest volume growth in seven quarters owing to moderation in consumer demand while net profit rose 15 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,755 crore.

Besides, market participants may also react to the International Monetary Fund lowering India's FY20 growth forecast by...read more

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