4857: TCS earnings surprise & big AI push, PM Modi’s talks with ‘friend’ Trump may buoy Nifty bulls | Market minutes

Indian markets are poised for a steady start this Friday after the Nifty ended near the 25,200 mark. The Gift Nifty is hinting at a muted opening but renewed Modi-Trump camaraderie could buoy market sentiment. Meanwhile, global cues remain mixed as Asian markets track Wall Street losses. The spotlight today is on TCS’s better-than-expected Q2 earnings and its ambitious AI plans, alongside Tata Elxsi’s steady quarterly performance. Also LG Electronics IPO creates history as it becomes the first-ever IPO in India to cross Rs 4 lakh crore mark in subscription. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.