Stock Market Crash: Sensex Plunges 3,915 Points, Nifty Falls 1,150 Points
The Indian stock market witnessed a massive crash today, heavily impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war. As global markets tumbled, the shockwaves reached India, causing a significant drop in both the Sensex and Nifty indices.
The Sensex, which had previously closed at 75,364, suddenly fell by 3,914.75 points, bringing it down to 71,449.94. The Nifty also saw a sharp decline of 1,150 points, triggering panic among investors. In the pre-opening session itself, the Nifty plunged to 21,758.
What Caused the Crash?
The primary reason behind this market crash is believed to be Donald Trump’s tariff policy, which has sparked fear and uncertainty across global markets. Similar declines were observed in major international stock markets, including Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia—indicating that worries over a potential trade war are rattling economies worldwide.
Warning Signs Were Already There
Indian markets had already been receiving weak signals from global markets earlier this week. Asian stock exchanges showed significant downward trends: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped by over 9%, and Japan’s Nikkei index plunged more than 8% in a single session. Meanwhile, the GIFT Nifty fell by over 900 points during early trading hours—clear indications that a market shock was on the horizon for India.
