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Date: 07-apr-2025
On April 7, 2025, Indian stock markets closed with deep losses as global panic selling—triggered by a renewed U.S.-China tariff war—sent shockwaves across financial systems. Investors dumped equities across the board, wiping out over ₹16 lakh crore in market capitalisation by the end of the trading session.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs and China’s retaliation spooked global markets. Indian stocks mirrored the global sentiment, with all major sectors bleeding red. Foreign institutional investors aggressively offloaded equities, while retail investors rushed for safe-haven assets.
The following snapshot shows how key Indian indices stood at the closing bell (3:30 PM IST, April 7, 2025):
All major sectors witnessed massive declines. The metals and realty indices were the worst-hit, while IT stocks also came under pressure due to fears of reduced U.S. demand.
Despite the bloodbath, a few stocks managed to stay positive. Here's a look at top gainers and losers as of market close:
With global economic risks mounting, Indian equities could remain under pressure this week. Analysts warn that unless trade relations stabilize and the RBI provides support via its monetary policy, volatility may continue. All eyes are now on global central banks and India’s upcoming inflation data.
