Indian equities witnessed a sharp decline on April 7, 2025, as global trade tensions sparked a widespread sell-off. The Nifty 50 index dropped by 742.85 points, or 3.24%, to close at 22,161.60, marking its lowest level in 2025 so far. The sell-off followed aggressive tariff announcements by the US and retaliatory measures by China, which dampened investor sentiment across global markets. Several heavyweights in the Nifty 50 bore the brunt of the fall, with TRENT plunging over 14%.
The Nifty 50 opened at 21,758.40 and hit a day’s low of 21,743.65 before settling at 22,161.60. This marked a steep fall from its previous close of 22,904.45. The index remains well below its 52-week high of 26,277.35, with today’s movement bringing it closer to its 52-week low of 21,281.45.
SYMBOL | OPEN | CLOSE | %CHNG | VOLUME
(shares) |
VALUE
(₹ Crores) |
TRENT | 5,006.60 | 4,745.05 | -14.7 | 76,44,740 | 3,576.63 |
JSWSTEEL | 906 | 930 | -7.53 | 45,81,682 | 426.67 |
TATASTEEL | 128 | 130.2 | -7.26 | 12,18,06,340 | 1,554.37 |
HINDALCO | 559 | 564.45 | -5.92 | 1,31,17,998 | 734.25 |
TATAMOTORS | 560.5 | 581.1 | -5.34 | 4,94,63,598 | 2,785.59 |
TRENT closed at ₹4,745.05, falling ₹817.80 or 14.7% from its previous close of ₹5,562.85. The stock opened and hit a high of ₹5,006.60, while the low for the day was ₹4,488.00. It recorded a volume of 76,44,740 shares, with a turnover of ₹3,576.63 crore. TRENT is down 5.18% in the past 30 days but up 20.56% over the last year.
JSW Steel ended at ₹930.00, dropping ₹75.75 or 7.53% from the previous close of ₹1,005.75. The stock traded between ₹905.20 and ₹959.00 after opening at ₹906.00. A total of 45,81,682 shares were traded, with a turnover of ₹426.67 crore. It has declined 8.00% in the last 30 days and gained 8.54% over the past year.
Tata Steel finished at ₹130.20, down ₹10.19 or 7.26% from the prior close of ₹140.39. The stock opened at ₹128.00 and moved between ₹125.33 and ₹130.35 during the day. Trading volume was 12,18,06,340 shares, generating a turnover of ₹1,554.37 crore. It has fallen 14.57% in 30 days and 20.73% over the past year.
Hindalco closed at ₹564.45, slipping ₹35.50 or 5.92% from the previous close of ₹599.95. The stock opened at ₹559.00, touched a high of ₹570.00 and a low of ₹546.45. It saw 1,31,17,998 shares traded, with a turnover of ₹734.25 crore. Hindalco is down 18.74% in 30 days and 1.45% over the year.
Tata Motors settled at ₹581.10, a decline of ₹32.75 or 5.34% from the last close of ₹613.85. The stock opened at ₹560.50 and traded between ₹535.75 and ₹582.00. It witnessed a volume of 4,94,63,598 shares, leading to a turnover of ₹2,785.59 crore. Tata Motors has dropped 10.57% in the past month and 42.43% over the last year.
The broader market sentiment remained weak, with sectoral indices reflecting mixed trends. While FMCG showed some resilience, metal, auto, and infrastructure stocks faced sharp declines. The large FIIs pull-out and rising US bond yields contributed further to the bearish mood.
The steep fall on April 7 highlighted the Indian market’s sensitivity to global macro developments. With Nifty 50 hitting its lowest level in 2025 so far, investors may continue to tread cautiously as geopolitical uncertainties and foreign fund outflows persist.
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Published on: Apr 7, 2025, 9:16 PM IST
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