Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains or turn volatile? Q1 updates, F&O expiry among 8 factors set to steer stock market this week

Indian markets face a pivotal week with eight key triggers including the start of the June-quarter earnings season, monthly F&O expiry on Tuesday, June auto sales data on July 1, monsoon progress, FII flows, crude oil prices near $73, US Treasury yields, and global macro data. Analysts warn Q1 FY26 results could be a washout quarter due to supply chain issues, input cost inflation, and demand softness, though the tapering of relentless FPI selling and a weaker crude price are seen as positives for India.