Indian equity indices rose on Monday with the Nifty 50 increasing ~0.51% to 25,927 and the BSE Sensex climbing ~0.5% to 84,633. All 16 major sectors reported gains; mid-cap and small-cap indexes rose about 0.6%. The rally was powered by softer than expected U.S. inflation data and signs of progress in U.S.–China trade negotiations, boosting risk appetite. Metals and oil & gas were among the top-performing sectors. Analysts caution that while momentum looks favourable, earnings and foreign flows will determine sustainability.