Stock market next week: Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213 crore IPO, Q2 earnings, and crude oil prices to drive investor sentiment
IBTimes India 4 hrs ago·18 Oct 2026, 9:56 am
Jio Platforms is set to launch one of India’s largest IPOs, targeting roughly Rs 30,213 crore. As a dominant telecom and digital services player, the size of the issue could bring a substantial amount of fresh capital into the market and influence overall liquidity.
Investors will also be watching Q2 earnings from major listed companies, which will provide clues on corporate profitability and growth trends. At the same time, fluctuations in global crude oil prices are affecting energy stocks and broader market sentiment, as higher oil can weigh on inflation expectations and consumer spending.
Going forward, market participants will keep an eye on the final IPO price band and subscription levels, the timing and results of earnings releases, and any shifts in oil prices or RBI policy that could further shape investor sentiment next week.
Excerpt from IBTimes India
The Indian stock market is expected to remain in focus in the coming week as investors track the much-awaited Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO), the September-quarter earnings season, crude oil prices and foreign investor activity. Global economic developments, currency movements and fresh corporate earnings…Read the original at IBTimes India
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