India Inc likely to see robust Q4 nos despite input cost pressure: Analysts

The next two quarters, according to analysts at Motilal Oswal Securities, are likely to see a sharp margin impact and corporate commentaries will worsen before they get better

The fourth quarter of financial year 2021-22 (FY22) has been a difficult period for India Inc. as it was marred by a number of headwinds such as rising inflation, steep rise in input costs and supply disruptions brought on by the Russia-Ukraine offensive. 

The trouble has been mirrored by the equity markets as reflected in their underperformance this year and the correction from their October, 2021 highs. The Nifty50 and the Sensex are around 3 per cent down from last year’s peaks. 

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Despite the current challenges, analysts expect