The Indian equity markets started their Monday trading session positively because traders were optimistic about the interim India-US trade agreement and the worldwide market conditions and State Bank of India delivered strong earnings results.
The Nifty 50 showed an increase of 0.45 percent at 9 15 am IST when it reached 25 808.5 and the BSE Sensex gained 0.5 percent to reach 83 995.64.
The market showed positive sentiment because most sectors reported gains. The 16 major sectoral indices displayed 15 sectors which operated in positive territory. The Nifty Smallcap index increased 0.6 percent while the Midcap index showed a 0.9 percent increase to outpace broader market performance.
The United States and India moved closer to a trade agreement which created greater investor confidence on the market. The two countries released an interim framework on Friday aimed at lowering tariffs, strengthening energy partnerships and deepening economic cooperation, as both seek to realign global supply chains.
State Bank of India shares increased about 6 percent because the bank reported better-than-expected December quarter profits. The bank also raised its credit growth guidance for the 2026 financial year, further boosting investor sentiment.
