The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive start to the market, as investors awaited the outcome of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Asian markets showed mixed performance. The Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng saw gains, while the CSI 300 declined. Overnight, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly. Brent crude oil futures decreased, and geopolitical tensions continue to impact oil supply. Gold and silver futures also saw declines. Several companies, including Allied Blenders and Distillers and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, will release their Q4 results today. Additionally, the initial public offering for Goldline Pharmaceutical and RFBL Flexi Pack will conclude.