India’s stock market faced a massive blow, losing ₹14 lakh crore in market capitalization due to global trade tensions. The Sensex plunged by 2,226 points (-2.95%), closing at 73,137 , while the Nifty 50 dropped 742 points (-3.42%), ending at 22,161 The Nifty Metal index saw the steepest decline, crashing 8%, followed by IT stocks, which shed over 7%. Autos, real estate, and oil and gas sectors also fell more than 5% each.
The sell-off was triggered by aggressive tariff policies introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, sparking fears of a prolonged trade war. Investors globally reacted with panic, leading to heightened volatility and significant losses across major indices. This event underscores the vulnerability of interconnected markets to policy shocks and highlights the need for robust strategies to navigate such turbulent times.
