Covid-19 trend, lockdown 4.0 details, Q4 earnings to decide market course

The Indian equity market’s movement this week will hinge on Covid-related developments such as lockdown 4.0 specifics and new infections trend, besides quarterly earnings, analysts said.

In addition, experts said, domestic bourses will take cues from global peers which have been reeling from fears of a second wave of Covid-19 in some countries.

The market will also assess the effectiveness of the government's mega Rs 20-lakh crore stimulus package that, analysts believe, would be critical for the revival of the economy.

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