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Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Global Trade Tensions on April 4, 2025

Date: 04-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team

Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Global Trade Tensions on April 4, 2025

On April 4, 2025, the Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline, influenced by escalating global trade tensions. The BSE Sensex dropped by 931 points, closing at 75,364.69, while the Nifty 50 fell by 345.65 points to settle at 22,904.45. This downturn was primarily driven by investor concerns over new U.S. tariffs impacting global trade dynamics.

Sectoral Performance

The market's decline was broad-based, with significant losses across various sectors:

  • Metals: The Nifty Metal index plunged by 6.5%, with companies like Tata Steel and Hindalco Industries experiencing sharp declines. Tata Steel's shares fell by 9%, while Hindalco Industries saw an 8% drop.
  • Pharmaceuticals: The Nifty Pharma index shed 4%, following threats of unprecedented tariffs on pharmaceutical products by the U.S. administration. Major firms like Sun Pharma and Cipla faced significant declines.
  • Information Technology: IT stocks declined by 3%, reflecting apprehensions about decreased client spending from the U.S.
  • Energy: The energy sector slipped nearly 4%, influenced by falling crude prices and global demand concerns.

Top 5 Indian Stock Indices

Nifty 50 ₹22,904.45 ▼ 1.49%
Nifty Next 50 ₹61,468.70 ▼ 2.59%
Nifty Bank ₹51,502.70 ▼ 0.18%
Nifty Financial Services ₹24,774.30 ▲ 0.20%
Nifty Midcap Select ₹11,181.80 ▼ 2.89%
Updated at: 3:30 PM IST, April 4, 2025

Top Gainers and Losers

Top 5 Gainers

Bajaj Finance ₹8,739.90 ▲ 1.69%
Tata Consumer Products ₹1,088.00 ▲ 1.59%
HDFC Bank ₹1,816.80 ▲ 1.22%
Apollo Hospitals ₹6,735.00 ▲ 0.95%
Nestle India ₹2,258.55 ▲ 0.57%
Updated at: 3:30 PM IST, April 4, 2025

Top 5 Losers

Tata Steel ₹140.67 ▼ 8.43%
Hindalco Industries ₹600.00 ▼ 8.07%
ONGC ₹226.10 ▼ 7.07%
Tata Motors ₹615.10 ▼ 5.94%
Cipla ₹1,416.60 ▼ 5.29%
Updated at: 3:30 PM IST, April 4, 2025

Investor Sentiment

Investor sentiment remained cautious amid uncertainties surrounding international trade policies. The announcement of new U.S. tariffs has intensified fears of a global recession, prompting a sell-off in markets worldwide. Analysts suggest that the recent downturn may present buying opportunities in select sectors, though caution is advised due to ongoing global uncertainties.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from various online sources. We do not claim absolute accuracy or completeness. Readers are advised to cross-check facts independently before forming conclusions.

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