New Delhi:
Today, March 4, 2025, can see a decline in the Indian stock market. According to the signs of Gift Nifty, today the Indian stock market may have a weak start. After US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, there has been a huge decline in global markets (US tariff impact on Global Markets), which can also affect the Indian market.
On Monday, the Indian markets saw a lot of ups and downs, but in the end the market almost closed. Sensex fell 112 points to close at 73,085, while Nifty slipped 5 points to close at 22,119.
Nifty drops 16% from its highest level
The Sensex has come down to 12,780 points i.e. 14.86% from its highest level 85,978.25 (September 2024). At the same time, the Nifty has also dropped from its record high 26,277.35 to 4,152 points i.e. 15.80%.
On the previous day i.e. Monday, the Sensex fell 112.16 points or 0.15% to close at 73,085.94. During the day it touched a high level of 73,649.72 and a low of 72,784.54. In this way, the Nifty fell 5.40 points, or 0.02% to close at 22,119.30 for the 9th consecutive day. During this time it fell 120 points or 0.54% to 22,004.70.
On Friday, the market was seen to fall to a major decline, when the Sensex fell 1,414 points to close at 73,198.10, while the Nifty fell 420 points to 22,124.70.
Trump’s tariff in global market
The Trump government has announced 25% tariffs on products coming from Mexico and Canada, which will be implemented from today. This has increased the concern of investors and is seeing selling in the Global Market.
Decline in Asian markets
The Asian market opened with weakness on Tuesday, as Wall Street saw a huge decline after US President Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The decision increased vigilance among investors, causing Japan’s Nikkei 225 (Nikkei 225) 1.03% and the topics index (TOPIX) slipped 0.61%. At the same time, South Korea’s KOPI (KOSPI) fell 0.41% and Kosdaq 1.43%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index also appeared to be a weak start with a decline of 1.11%.
Heavy decline in US markets
The US stock markets recorded a huge decline on Monday, when President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico. This decision increased concern among investors, causing Dow Jones Industrial Average to close at 649 points to close at 43,191, while S&P 500 index slipped 104 points to 5,849. The most damaged Nasdaq Composite was the most damaged, which fell at 497 points or 2.64% to close at 18,350.
Crude oil prices fall
The US Dollar Index -DXY fell 0.12% to 106.42 on Tuesday morning. The Indian Rupee closed at 87.34 per dollar on the previous day. Crude oil has seen a decline in prices. WTI crude oil fell 0.18% to $ 68.25 per barrel. Brent crude fell 0.42% to $ 71.32 per barrel.
Foreign investors (FII) continue selling
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth ₹ 4,788 crore from Indian markets on March 3. Burx, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIS) purchased ₹ 8,790 crore, which provided some support to the market.
Possibility of decline in Nifty and Sensex
American tariffs and foreign investors (FII) can affect the selling market. The decline of US markets and FII selling can put pressure on the Indian stock market. Today investors need to be vigilant and market fluctuations may continue.
(Note- This is a common information. Take the advice of experts before any kind of investment.)