Foreign investors' biggest single-day buy since last October lifts markets
Indian stocks just got a big boost after foreign investors poured in ₹5,426 crore—their biggest one-day buy since last October.
This fresh wave of money snapped a long stretch of selling and sent markets soaring.
Sensex gains over 2,000 points
Sensex shot up over 2,000 points—its best single-day gain in eight months—and Nifty climbed more than 600.
Sectors like textiles, chemicals, and gems saw major gains.
The spark? A new US-India trade deal that slashed tariffs on Indian goods and made India's exports more competitive than China's or Pakistan's.
US-India trade deal boosts investor sentiment
After a call between President Trump and PM Modi, the US cut tariffs on Indian products from 25% to 18%, while Mr. Trump said India would move to reduce tariffs on US goods to zero and that India had agreed to buy $500 billion worth of American products.
This deal is expected to open up fresh opportunities for young people, farmers, and small businesses across India.