Not only Indian firms, but also global ones such as Apple have skipped earnings guidance because of the pandemic MUMBAI : A growing number of companies are refraining from providing earnings forecasts or forward-looking statements to investors, citing business uncertainties due to the covid-19 pandemic.
With the country in the middle of a lockdown since the last week of March, businesses are expected to face a severe impact on their operations in the June quarter.
Most companies contend that a growth or recovery will largely depend on how long the lockdown continues and the steps taken by the government to contain the outbreak.