The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.12% or 29 points higher at 24,778.50 as of 6:42 a.m., which implied a higher open. Investors will focus on ITC Ltd., IndusInd Bank Ltd., NTPC Ltd., and Yes Bank Ltd.

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