Global brokerages hail India-US deal; Sensex hits record

Global brokerages called the India US trade deal a major positive, citing stronger growth visibility and improved investor confidence. Indian equities rallied sharply, with the Sensex jumping over 4,200 points to a record high. Analysts said hopes of higher exports, tariff relief, and sustained foreign capital inflows boosted banking, metals, and export focused stocks across markets as risk appetite improved after policy clarity globally today.