NSE-India Up 0.8% on Optimism Over US Trade Deal (BSE: Nifty 50)

Indian shares opened higher on February 9, 2026, as optimism over a potential US trade deal lifted investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index gained 0.8% to 18,423.50, with banking and auto sector stocks leading the gains. The Reserve Bank of India's policy statement released earlier in the session indicated stable monetary conditions, supporting the open. Analysts suggested the positive trade outlook could spur foreign inflows and boost corporate earnings in the medium term.