India Market Buzz: Rural Demand to Drive Consumer Goods Sales

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Good morning, this is Chiranjivi Chakraborty, an equities reporter in Mumbai. Local equities may ride the uptrend in Asian markets this morning, after the S&P 500 closed at a record high on Monday. The India–US trade deal will be in focus, following a White House statement that both countries are finalizing agreements. Non-bank lenders too will be in the spotlight after the Reserve Bank of India said they remain in good health.