Stock investors are looking forward to inflation data, which is shaping as a key indicator ahead of the RBI policy review on October 30.
* A Reuters poll shows wholesale price inflation likely rose to 7.70 percent in September, the highest this year.
* Corporate earnings will also be key, keeping shares volatile.
* Among blue chip earnings, Reliance Industries will post earnings on Monday, while ITC and Tata Consultancy Services will announce results on Friday.
* Auto makers, including Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra , will also unveil new models.
KEY EVENTS
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Mon: September inflation data
Mon: Reliance Industries , Axis Bank earnings
Mon: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard visits India (October 15-17)
Tues: Maruti Suzuki launches the new Alto 800 model
Tues: Tata Motors managing director Karl Slym faces the media for the first time since his appointment this summer
Wedns: HCL Technologies earnings
Wedns: Mahindra & Mahindra -controlled Ssangyong Motor <003620.KS> launches its first model in India on Wednesday
Thurs: ACC , Ambuja Cements earnings
Fri: ITC , Tata Consultancy Services earnings
Fri: Weekly bank lending, FX reserves