Sensex, Nifty Surge on Trade Deal; Capex Boom Fuels Growth Hopes

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Sensex, Nifty Surge on Trade Deal; Capex Boom Fuels Growth Hopes
Overview

Indian benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened higher Tuesday, extending gains post the India-US trade deal announcement. Nifty50 surpassed 25,900, while BSE Sensex climbed over 150 points. Experts cite strengthening tailwinds, improved economic growth prospects driven by a significant turnaround in private capital expenditure and rising bank credit, projecting GDP growth above 7% and corporate earnings growth exceeding 16%. This optimism, amplified by retail investor enthusiasm for smallcaps, supports market resilience.

Market Rally Gains Momentum

Indian equities kicked off Tuesday's session with a notable upward bias, continuing the rally ignited by the recent India-US trade deal. The Nifty50 index breached the 25,900 mark, while the benchmark BSE Sensex added over 150 points in early trades.

Economic Tailwinds and Capex Revival

Market observers point to strengthening economic tailwinds as a primary driver. Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, highlighted a significant turnaround in private capital expenditure, which has been sluggish for years. Data from a sample of listed companies indicates a 13.1% year-on-year increase in fixed assets during H1 FY26. This acceleration in private capex, complemented by an uptick in bank credit, underpins optimistic forecasts for GDP growth to exceed 7%.

Earnings Outlook Brightens

With projected inflation around 4% in FY27, the nominal GDP growth could reach approximately 10.5%. This macro-economic environment is expected to translate into corporate earnings growth surpassing 16%. The market is beginning to price in these positive developments, particularly as the US-India trade agreement removes previous market constraints. Geojit's Vijayakumar suggests that financials are poised for outperformance, while the IT sector might face headwinds due to concerns like the 'Anthropic shock'.

Broader Market Enthusiasm

The resilience of the broader market, especially the recovery in small-cap stocks, is expected to further boost retail investor confidence. Asian markets mirrored this positive sentiment, climbing to fresh record levels as a rebound in U.S. technology stocks eased concerns over elevated artificial intelligence spending. U.S. markets, specifically the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, posted strong gains, regaining stability after a previous sell-off in tech shares.

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