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India's equity benchmarks are likely to open marginally higher on Tuesday, supported by optimism over easing U.S.-China trade tensions and steady domestic earnings, though recent gains may prompt some profit-taking.

Gift Nifty futures were trading at 26,052 points as of 7:40 a.m. IST, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open above Monday's close of 25,966.05.

The benchmark has risen 3.3% in the last eight sessions, rising in seven of those, and sits 1.2% below its lifetime high hit in September 2024.

Optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal boosted sentiment, as officials from both nations finalised a framework for U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to decide on later this week.

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