The Indian market is set for a positive start on Monday as hints of progress on the Sino-US trade standoff provided a rare glimmer of optimism.

The Wall Street Journal reported the White House was pressing China for more details on how it might boost US exports and loosen regulations that stifle US firms there.

At 07:15 AM, SGX Nifty, an early indicator of the Nifty 50's trend in India, was up 0.39 percent at 10,964, indicating a positive opening for the Indian market.

On the domestic front, the quarter 3 earnings result season will kick off this week.

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