Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), building on previous day's sharp rally, amid fresh foreign fund inflows and positive sentiment following the India-U.S. trade deal. Also Read | India-U.S. deal: Five unanswered questionsThe 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 68.49 points to 83,816.96 in early trade. The BSE IT index tumbled 4.95% to 35,311.34 in early trade. India and the U.S. have agreed on a framework for a trade deal under which Washington will bring down tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from the current 50%. "The rally fuelled by the U.S.-India trade deal will face hurdles to sustain.

Source: The Hindu February 04, 2026 06:56 UTC