Buy or sell stocks, Feb. 9 -- Following the India-US trade deal and positive global market cues, the Indian stock market is set to open on a positive note, supported by a clear improvement in domestic fundamentals and a marked easing of external uncertainties. The India-US trade deal has removed a key overhang, improved export visibility and triggered a revival in foreign investor interest. The RBI's decision to hold the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, alongside benign inflation expectations for FY26 (2.1%) and a steady growth outlook, continues to reinforce macroeconomic stability.

Easing concerns over a potential US-Iran conflict, robust domestic institutional inflows, a stabilising rupee and sustained traction in Budget-led ...