Are Indian Markets Surging Due to Positive US-China Trade Talks?
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Key Takeaways
- Indian stock markets opened higher due to US-China trade talk progress.
- Sensex and Nifty indices showed significant gains.
- Analysts emphasize the importance of resistance levels.
- Broader markets also experienced positive trends.
- Festival season sales are expected to positively impact the economy.
Mumbai, Oct 27 (NationPress) Indian stock markets commenced the week on a high note on Monday, buoyed by advancements in trade negotiations between the United States and China.
Investor sentiment improved after reports indicated that both nations are nearing an agreement to mitigate trade tensions.
The Sensex was recorded at 84,450, up by 239 points or 0.28 percent, while the Nifty reached 25,874, gaining 79 points or 0.30 percent.
On a weekly basis, the index experienced a decline of nearly 311 points from its peak, reflecting increased volatility and profit taking at elevated levels.
“A decline below 25,670 could signal weakness toward 25,500–25,400, whereas on the upside, resistance is seen at 25,950, followed by 26,000 and 26,100,” analysts noted.
“Maintaining levels above these resistances will be pivotal for the index to continue its upward movement,” they added.
Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra, and HDFC Bank, which surged as much as 1.4 percent.
Conversely, stocks such as Infosys, BEL, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Finance were among the underperformers, dropping up to 1.4 percent.
The broader market also showed positive trends, with the Nifty MidCap index increasing by 0.46 percent and the Nifty SmallCap index up by 0.23 percent.
The surge in domestic equities followed a statement from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen, who mentioned on Sunday that President Trump’s proposed 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods were no longer being considered.
He also indicated that China is expected to raise soybean imports and postpone restrictions on rare earth exports, alleviating global trade anxieties.
All sectoral indices on the NSE were performing well, with the Nifty Realty index leading the gains at an increase of 1 percent.
Experts stated that favorable global indicators and optimism regarding the US-China trade agreement enhanced market sentiment, enabling Indian equities to start the week robustly.
“Statements from US Treasury Secretary Scot Bessent highlighting a 'substantial framework for trade negotiations with China' suggest that a US-China trade deal may be imminent,” analysts commented.
“For India, the fundamentals are also turning favorable with brisk festival season sales and reports of a notable rise in capital expenditure by the private sector. This long-awaited trend holds significant positive implications for India’s growth and stock market,” they concluded.