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Indian shares poised for muted start, TCS kicks off earnings season

Global Published 8 October 2026, 07:59 · archived 8 Oct 2026

Indian shares were likely to open slightly lower on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session after the central bank delivered a hawkish rate ​hike, while rising oil prices added to inflation worries. Investors will also ‌watch Tata Consultancy Services, India’s biggest software exporter, as it starts the September-quarter earnings season for large companies. GIFT Nifty futures were at 22,600.5, as of 7:47 a.m. IST, indicating a ​weaker start for the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which closed at 22,603.05 ​on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark repo rate by ⁠25 bas...

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