Indian shares set for higher open on trade, earnings optimism
India's stock benchmarks are poised to open higher on Thursday, supported by expectations of a trade deal with the United States and optimism over June-quarter corporate earnings. The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 25,558.5 points, as of 7:35 am IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open above Wednesday's close of 25,476.1.