Mumbai, Aug. 14 -- Indian equities head into next week under cautiously supportive conditions, with sentiment underpinned by stable domestic cues and selective sectoral resilience. On the home front, the economic calendar is relatively light, which may limit immediate data-driven volatility.

Global developments could take center stage. The US will see the release of several high-impact economic indicators, which could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve's policy path. Any significant surprises in these numbers may spill over into emerging markets, including India, via changes in global risk appetite and foreign capital flows.

On August 18, India's unemployment rate for the month of July would be announced. The unemployment rate i...