Q2 results next week, Oct. 19 -- The Q2 earnings of Indian corporates have been largely in line with estimates so far, supporting Indian stock market sentiment. Last week, several major Indian companies, including Infosys, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, reported their July-September-quarter scorecard.

In the coming week, according to BSE, as many as 44 stocks will report their September-quarter results.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, and SBI Life Insurance Company are among the big names that will reveal their Q2 results between October 20 to October 25.

Meanwhile, the Indian stock market is closed on Tuesday for Diwali Laxmi Pujan and on Wednesday for Diwali Baliprat...