Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are poised for a positive opening on Tuesday, as investors look ahead to the formal announcement of the India–European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA).
At
6:45 am, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 25,201, up 111 points or 0.44 per cent, signalling a firm start for domestic markets.
Market participants will track several major triggers this week, including developments around the proposed India–US trade deal, the Union Budget 2026, the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, the ongoing Q3 earnings season, and geopolitical developments related to Greenland. Indian markets remained shut on Monday, January 26, 2026, on account of Republic Day.
Global cues
Asian markets traded mixed after US President Donald Trump rekindled tariff concerns by threatening higher duties on South Korea. South Korea’s KOSPI rose as much as 0.7 per cent after an early decline, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 was up 0.1 per cent at last check.
US equities ended higher on Monday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key mega-cap earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. The S&P 500 gained 0.50 per cent, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.43 per cent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.64 per cent.
