India, Oct. 22 -- Indian markets are set for a cautious start on Thursday, October 22, with GIFT Nifty indicating a lower opening. Investors will track quarterly earnings, fresh contracts and corporate announcements for cues during the session.

On Wednesday, the Sensex slipped 143.21 points to 73,709.69, while the Nifty 50 declined 77.60 points to 22,811.35. Selling in banking, financial and power stocks, alongside elevated crude oil prices, weighed on sentiment.

Stocks In Focus Today

Swiggy, Adani Energy, HPCL, Adani Total Gas, Bluestone Jewellery and Colgate: These companies are scheduled to announce their second-quarter results on Thursday, keeping their shares on investors' radar.

Eternal: The Zomato and Blinkit parent reported a ...