Asian shares were mixed in mostly muted trading on Tuesday, despite anticipation for a market reaction to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Some analysts said the inauguration would inject optimism into global markets,

Mumbai: Indian stock markets continued their upward trajectory on Tuesday as Trump 2.0 began, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex showing significant gains in the opening session. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,421.65, rising by 76.90 points, or 0.33 percent, while the BSE Sensex surged by 188.28 points, or 0.24 percent, to open at 77,261.72.

Sentiment also was helped by upbeat comments by U.S. and Chinese officials ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later Monday. Pledges by both sides to work to improve relations may have alleviated some concerns over trade tensions that have built up as businesses brace for a possible increase in tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.