Modi and Trump shake hands in a bustling trading room, surrounded by an applauding team.
Mumbai’s benchmark Sensex index surged by 1,300 points in early trading on Wednesday, mirroring gains in the Nifty, driven by renewed optimism following a phone conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion centered on maintaining open navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and included hints of a potential India-U.S. trade deal, according to Dainik Jagran English.
The rally was further propelled by positive cues from global markets and comments from U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, suggesting that an announcement on the trade deal might be imminent. IT stocks led the gains, reflecting broader market confidence in improved trade relations between the two countries.
The prospect of a trade agreement has instilled confidence among investors, reversing previous losses and signaling a potential boost for Indian equities. Analysts are closely monitoring developments, assessing the long-term implications of the potential deal on bilateral trade and investment flows.
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