Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- The rally was sparked by upbeat remarks from US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the progress of talks. Trump said he was "certain there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion" in trade discussions with India, while Modi echoed that sentiment, calling the US a "natural partner" and highlighting the "limitless potential of the India US partnership."

Indo Count Industries (up 20%), Welspun Living (up 9.54%), Gokaldas Exports (up 7.74%), Vardhman Textiles (up 6.17%), Trident (up 4.34%), Arvind (up 3.88%), Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company (up 3.24%) and Raymond Lifestyle (up 1.51%) gained sharply.

The sector had been under pressure in recent months after Washington impos...