India stocks set for strong monthly gains
India's equity benchmarks are poised to open higher on Friday and close October with strong gains, buoyed by optimism over corporate earnings, foreign inflows and easing global trade tensions. Gift Nifty futures were trading at 26,064.5 points as of 7:37 am IST, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open above Thursday's close of 25,877.85.