Indian shares poised to open higher as focus shifts to Jio Platforms IPO

Business Recorder • Oct 21, 2026

Indian shares are on track to open higher on Wednesday as focus shifts to the launch of Jio Platforms’ record IPO, although elevated crude oil prices ​could cap gains. Optimism over a US-India trade deal could also support risk ‌sentiment. US Secretary of Sta...

Indian shares are on track to open higher on Wednesday as focus shifts to the launch of Jio Platforms’ record IPO, although elevated crude oil prices ​could cap gains. Optimism over a US-India trade deal could also support risk ‌sentiment. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CNN News18 on Tuesday that he expected Washington and New Delhi to reach a trade deal within weeks, rather than months. GIFT Nifty futures w...