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Markets End Marginally Higher Amid India-US Trade Deal Hopes and RBI MPC Watch; IT Stocks Drag

Markets End Marginally Higher Amid India-US Trade Deal Hopes and RBI MPC Watch; IT Stocks Drag

Indian equity markets closed slightly higher on February 4, supported by selective buying in auto and metal stocks, even as IT shares remained under pressure.

Investors stayed cautious while tracking developments related to the proposed India-US trade deal and the upcoming RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty moved in a narrow range for most of the session, reflecting mixed global cues and a wait-and-watch approach ahead of key macro events. Weakness in IT stocks weighed on overall sentiment, driven by concerns over global demand and subdued earnings outlook.

Meanwhile, quarterly earnings remained in focus as several companies announced their Q3 results, leading to stock-specific movements across sectors. Market participants continued to assess corporate performance alongside broader economic signals.

Experts said that clarity from the RBI MPC meeting on interest rates and policy stance could set the near-term direction for the markets. Until then, volatility is expected to persist, with investors likely to remain selective and cautious in their approach.

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