Indian stock markets are poised for consolidation this week, with investors closely watching key factors including Q3 earnings reports from major companies, inflation data from India and the US, and foreign institutional investor (FII) flows. Last week saw significant declines in the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex due to global headwinds like geopolitical tensions and trade concerns, despite positive domestic indicators such as strong GST collections and credit growth. Analysts anticipate continued volatility, particularly for US-exposed sectors, but suggest domestic fundamentals may offer support.