ADVERTISEMENTDuring the afternoon trade, the BSE benchmark traded 2,411.07 points or 2.95 per cent higher at 84,065.30. All the 30-Sensex firms were trading higher. "The combination of the US-India trade deal, the EU-India trade deal and the growth-oriented Budget will boost the market sentiments and the animal spirits in the economy. Japan's Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were also trading higher. "The newly announced India–US trade agreement is a constructive development for India’s capital markets, overall trade, and long-term economic prospects.

Source: The Telegraph February 03, 2026 07:49 UTC