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Equity benchmarks ended a two-day winning streak with losses in a volatile session. Bajaj Housing fell 0.8%, Tata Steel gained 0.1%, and Coal India dropped 0.47%. Pravesh Gour from Swastika Investmart suggests key support and resistance levels for each stock, highlighting potential buying opportunities and expected movements.

The third quarter earnings season is ongoing with key companies like Coal India, Tata Steel, and Indian Oil set to announce their results. Tata Steel is expected to report losses due to weak Indian operations and forex issues, while Coal India may see a slight fluctuation in revenue amidst lower e-auction realizations.

Bajaj Housing Finance is expected to post stable growth in its earnings for Q3, with a net profit increase of 31% YoY, reaching Rs 574 crore. Analysts predict a 24% YoY rise in net interest income, alongside significant AUM growth of 26% YoY.

Global markets rebounded last week as fears a global trade war would erupt in the first days of Trump’s presidency were assuaged after the President avoided placing immediate import levies on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. Threats resurfaced, however, after Trump ordered punitive trade sanctions on Colombia Sunday for rejecting US deportation flights over human rights issues.

Consumer complaints against banks and NBFCs rose significantly in FY23-24, largely due to issues with loans, digital banking, and deposit accounts. The RBI focused on strengthening the consumer grievance mechanism as complaints against private and public sector banks increased, while ATM/debit card complaints saw a decline.

The RBI has issued new guidelines allowing foreign-owned or controlled companies in India to buy and swap shares with local businesses, enhancing deal flexibility. This move clarifies and simplifies downstream investment procedures while restricting investments by Chinese subsidiaries in India using retained earnings.

On the weekly chart, the index has formed a small bearish candle with shadows on both sides, situated near the critical support level of 23,000. This pattern indicates indecisiveness among market participants, with the 23,000 level serving as a key inflexion point.

Shares of Bajaj Housing, Tata Steel, Coal India and Adani Wilmar will be in focus as the companies will announce their third quarter results today.

Shreeji Shipping Global Ltd, which provides shipping and logistic solution for dry bulk cargo, has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).