Nifty tops 25,000 on US-India trade hopes; Export stocks jump
Nifty crossed 25,000 intraday as Trump and Modi voiced confidence in resolving trade issues. IT and PSU banks led gains, while textile stocks (Alok, Welspun) and seafood exporters (Avanti Feeds, Apex Foods) surged on trade optimism and EU export approvals. Vikram Solar rallied 12% on strong Q1 results. Retail sentiment turned bullish, with analysts eyeing a breakout above 25,154.