Markets open higher as India‑US trade deal hopes lift sentiment
India's equity benchmarks are likely to open higher on Tuesday, lifted by renewed optimism over a potential trade breakthrough with Washington and a brighter global mood as investors bet on a US government reopening. Gift Nifty futures were trading at 25,723.5 points as of 8:00 a.m. IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open above Monday's close of 25,574.35.