Indian shares opened higher on news of a free trade agreement with the EU. The Sensex was up 377 points, Nifty up 111 points. Maruti Suzuki fell 2%, while Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Electronics rose 1%. Vedanta announced plans to sell shares of Hindustan Zinc, rallying 2.5%. Vodafone Idea narrowed Q3 net loss, gaining 1%. Rail Vikas Nigam surged 1.6% after winning a project from South Central Railway. ONGC soared 6% after signing shipbuilding contracts with Samsung Heavy Industries. Market awaits Fed’s decision, U.S. tech earnings, and Union Budget news.

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