<h1>President's optimistic trade talks with India boost markets, IT stocks, and foreign investor inflows; potential tariff and regulatory shifts</h1> Early trading saw major domestic equity indices rise after the US president signaled confidence in reaching a successful conclusion to bilateral trade negotiations with India, prompting optimism in IT stocks and foreign institutional investor inflows. Reports indicate official communications between the two heads of state and public statements by both governments affirm ongoing negotiations to address trade barriers. Legal implications include potential tariff and non-tariff adjustments, changes to investment and market access frameworks, and likely follow-on negotiations requiring implementing agreements or regulatory changes that could affect cross-border commerce and investor protections.