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Date: 07-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
On April 7, 2025, Indian stock markets opened on a weak note as escalating global trade tensions between the U.S. and China triggered panic selling across Asian markets. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 tumbled sharply during early trade, reflecting investor concerns about a potential global recession.
Tech, banking, and export-driven companies led the downturn, as foreign investors pulled funds from Indian equities and bonds. The sharp decline followed Wall Street's worst performance in over a year, along with massive losses in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia.
The following snapshot shows how key Indian indices are performing as of 9:35 AM IST, April 7, 2025:
All major sectors witnessed sharp declines due to global uncertainty. The IT and metal sectors were hit hardest, with Nifty IT falling 6.8% and Nifty Metal dropping over 7% in early trading. Investor sentiment remains cautious amid U.S. tariff concerns and global economic headwinds.
While the market remained largely negative, a few stocks managed to stay afloat. Here's a look at the top 5 gainers and losers as of 9:35 AM:
With foreign investors selling off over ₹2,800 crore in equities, and global indices tumbling, the short-term outlook remains bearish. Analysts suggest that unless trade tensions de-escalate or supportive domestic policy is announced, Indian markets may continue to trade under pressure throughout the week.
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