Stock market outlook: India-US trade agreement impact, FIIs and Q3 results set to steer investor sentiment this week

Stock market trends this week will be influenced by multiple factors including inflation data, foreign investor activity, and global market movements especially in light of the India US trade deal announcement. The market are also expected to react to Q3 earnings reports and geopolitical developments, as analysts closely watch these indicators to gauge market direction.Big companies like Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, ONGC, Bajaj Electricals, and Eicher Motors will release their Q3 results this week. These results could cause stock-specific movements in the market.A significant development also came with India and the US reaching a trade deal on Saturday. The US will cut tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent. In return, India will reduce or remove import duties on US industrial goods and various food products including nuts, fruits, and spirits."This week features several important domestic and global triggers. In India, investors will closely track retail inflation data due on February 12 and foreign exchange reserves data on February 13, for insights into price trends and external sector stability," says Ajit Mishra from Religare Broking Ltd, as quoted by news agency PTI.The market also entered a consolidation phase after processing the Union Budget 2026 and RBI's monetary policy decisions. "Overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with markets expected to stay event-driven in the near term, tracking global cues, capital flows and geopolitical developments in the Middle-East," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.Last week showed strong market performance, with the BSE benchmark rising by 2,857.46 points (3.53%) and Nifty gaining 868.25 points (3.49%). Investors will also keep an eye on global factors, particularly the US data calendar and Nasdaq Composite's performance following its recent decline.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market and other asset classes given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)