The Indian markets rose led by metal, PSU and power stocks as the Sensex gained 0.88% and Nifty 0.94% despite disappointing GDP data showing a slowdown to 5.3% in Q3. FIIs have invested over Rs. 1 lakh crore in Indian stocks so far in 2012 after net outflows in 2011. HCL Tech gained 2.8% after signing a large outsourcing deal. Asian stocks rose on positive Chinese manufacturing data while the Indian markets are expected to open positively but see cautious trading due to auto sector weakness and uncertainty around foreign retail investment policy.