Indian stock-market indices set to open higher as US-India trade optimism boosts sentiment

Indian equities were poised for a positive start as they move closer to record highs, underpinned by investor optimism around a possible trade agreement between India and the United States, along with improving earnings conditions. The Nifty 50 was expected to open higher after recent gains, although some caution remains as valuations inch up and global uncertainty persists. Brokers note that select sectoral themes—such as IT, auto-components and banking—could lead, but recommend watching for profit-booking and divergences in breadth indicators.