India-US trade deal: Nifty implied open suggests an 1,000-point gap-up for the index
Published on 03/02/2026 07:47 AM
India-US trade deal: Nifty implied open suggests an 1,000-point gap-up for the indexAs a result of this deal, all the export oriented names, particularly textile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global, KPR Mill, Welspun Living, among others, along with shrimp exporters will be in the spotlight during Tuesday's trading session.By Hormaz Fatakia February 3, 2026, 7:47:06 AM IST (Updated)1 Min ReadGIFT Nifty, an early indicator of how Indian equities are likely to start trading, has surged nearly 1,000 points after the US and India agreed to sign a trade deal, under which, the reciprocal tariff on India, which stood at 25%, will be brought down to 18%.
As part of the deal, India would be buying US energy, Tech, Agricultural, Coal and many other products, worth over $500 billion, US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The trade deal was one of the major overhang on the sentiments surrounding the Indian markets, which many experts had said would reverse once the deal is announced.
As a result of this deal, all the export oriented names, particularly textile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global, KPR Mill, Welspun Living, among others, along with shrimp exporters will be in the spotlight during Tuesday's trading session.
Indian equities rebounded from Sunday's sell-off on Monday, with the Nifty gaining over 250 points and the Sensex gaining nearly 1,000 points.Continue ReadingFirst Published: Feb 2, 2026 10:39 PM ISTTagsBSE SensexGift niftyIndia-US trade dealNifty 50share market today