Sensex Gains 302 Points, Nifty Above 25,750; Tata Steel Rises 3%

• Indian equity markets ended a five-session losing streak, with Sensex up 302 points and Nifty above 25,750.
• The rebound was triggered by news of India-US trade talks resuming as early as Tuesday, boosting investor confidence.
• Sensex surged nearly 1,100 points from its day's low, closing at 83,878; Nifty closed at 25,790.
• Broader markets lagged, with Nifty Midcap down 0.05% and Nifty Smallcap down 0.52%.
• Investor focus shifts to December retail inflation data, Union Budget on February 1, 2026, and global geopolitical events.

Why It Matters: Indian markets rebound on renewed India-US trade talk hopes, despite broader geopolitical concerns.