The new week is likely begin on flat note for Indian stock market on Monday, thanks to improvement in US-Iran situation. Gift Nifty indicates 24,325 indicates a slip of about 25 points at open for Nifty. According to analysts, with the return of foreign portfolio investors, markets likely to see consolidation. The focus will be on result season, with TCS set to announce on July 9. Besides, the reveal of monsoon will be keenly watched.Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, said Indian equities are expected to open on a steady note, supported by positive global cues, subdued crude oil prices and improving risk sentiment.“Geopolitical concerns have continued to recede as the U.S.–Iran situation remains stable, with diplomatic engagement progressing and no major disruptions reported. The easing of tensions has reduced concerns over energy supply risks in the Middle East, underpinning investor confidence across global markets,” he added.Meanwhile, Asian stocks Nikkei and Kospi are down one early deal on MondaySantosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said Looking ahead, the focus will gradually shift towards key domestic and global developments that could determine market direction.Domestically, investor attention will centre on the commencement of the Q1 FY27 earnings season from July 9, with the initial batch of corporate earnings and management commentary expected to provide valuable insights into demand conditions, margin trends, and earnings visibility.Market participants will also closely monitor foreign institutional investor (FII) and domestic institutional investor (DII) flows, which continue to play a crucial role in determining near-term market momentum.Additionally, the progress of the southwest monsoon and kharif sowing will remain important indicators for rural demand, inflation expectations, and overall economic growth.Movements in the rupee against the US dollar and fluctuations in crude oil prices will also be closely tracked, given their implications for inflation, corporate profitability, and investor sentiment.On the global front, markets will closely monitor the July 9 deadline for the proposed India-US trade agreement, as any breakthrough or delay in negotiations could significantly influence investor sentiment, particularly in export-oriented sectors, he said adding that while the underlying trend for Indian equities remains positive, markets are likely to remain driven by earnings expectations, institutional flows, technical levels, and evolving domestic and global macroeconomic developments in the week ahead.Going forward, FPI outflows are likely to decline. Crash in crude price to below $72 and the big inflows expected from the FCNR (B) deposits will bring India’s BoP deficit significantly down, said Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.Published on July 6, 2026