Closing Bell: Sensex Drops 2,226 pts, Nifty Sinks 742 pts; Investors Lose ₹14 Lakh Crore

Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline on Monday, April 7, 2025, as a widespread sell-off pulled down major indices for the third straight session. Concerns over economic growth and rising trade tensions between the US and China worsened the situation, leading to heavy losses across sectors.

The BSE Sensex tumbled 2,226.79 points (2.95%), closing at 73,137.90. During the session, it fluctuated between 73,284.24 and 71,425.01. All 30 Sensex stocks ended in the red, with Tata Steel suffering the most, dropping 7.16%. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 nosedived 742.85 points (3.24%) to settle at 22,161.60.

₹14 Lakh Crore Wiped Out as Trump Tariffs Trigger Market Meltdown

Indian stock markets faced a sharp sell-off on April 7 as US tariffs triggered panic. Sensex plunged 2,226 pts (2.95%) to 73,137.90, while Nifty dropped 742.85 pts (3.24%) to 22,161.60. The crash wiped out ₹14 lakh crore in investor wealth, bringing BSE’s market capitalization down to ₹389.25 lakh crore from ₹403.34 lakh crore.

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Why Did the Market Fall?

The steep fall was triggered by worries over economic growth and trade tensions between the US and China. US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, prompting China to impose retaliatory measures. This escalated fears of a prolonged trade war, leading to a risk-averse sentiment among investors.

Top Gainers and Losers

At the end of the trading session, Zomato was the only stock to close in the green on the BSE Sensex, while all other stocks ended in the red.

Midcap and Smallcap Stocks Also Hit

The broader markets were not spared, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Smallcap100 indices tumbling over 3% each.

Sectoral Indices Face Heavy Losses

• Nifty Metal was the worst performer, sinking 6.75%.
• Nifty Realty followed with a 5.69% decline.
• Other sectors, including Nifty IT, Bank, Auto, and Financial Services, also suffered losses of up to 4%.

Oil Prices

As of April 07, 2025, at 03:31 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $63.13, down by 3.74%.

Conclusion

Monday’s market crash was fueled by global trade concerns, leading to heavy losses across all sectors. Investors are now watching for further developments in US-China trade relations and economic policies that could impact market stability in the coming days.

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