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.
The broader market sentiment remained weak, with sectoral indices reflecting mixed trends. While FMCG and IT 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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