Indian stock markets surged at the opening bell on Tuesday, buoyed by renewed global optimism and growing hopes that trade tensions between the United States and China may ease following recent statements from the US administration.

The BSE Sensex soared by 1,679.20 points, or 2.23 per cent, opening at 76,836.46, while the NSE Nifty 50 index leapt 539.80 points, or 2.36 per cent, to start the session at 23,368.35. The bullish sentiment followed signals from Washington suggesting temporary tariff relief, which investors view as a step towards a potential resolution in the long-standing trade dispute.