Benchmark Indian stock market indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, supported by positive global cues and renewed optimism over a potential India-US trade agreement. Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump made fresh comments indicating the possibility of a trade deal with India, boosting confidence across Asian and global markets.
The S&P BSE Sensex surged 760.64 points to 82,670.27, while the NSE Nifty climbed 246.10 points to 25,403.60 by 9:40 am. Early trade saw broad-based buying across sectors as investors returned to equities following recent volatility. Market participants are closely tracking further signals on India-US trade negotiations, along with global economic developments and cues from overseas markets, which are expected to influence market direction through the session.
