Explained: Why Did Indian Stock Markets Crash on July 8?
It was a day of panic on Dalal Street. The Sensex plunged nearly 2,000 points during intraday trade, while the […]
It was a day of panic on Dalal Street. The Sensex plunged nearly 2,000 points during intraday trade, while the […]
Five years is a long time in markets, but certain structural forces already underway suggest that the Indian equity story
India’s stock market continues to thrive, driven by robust economic growth and dynamic sectoral shifts. As of August 2025, three
The United States, long the bedrock of global economic stability, is grappling with a fiscal crisis that’s sending ripples across
The Indian stock market, often hailed as a beacon of growth in the emerging markets universe, is at a crossroads
The Indian stock market opened with a robust gap-up in morning trade today, resuming activity after a holiday-extended weekend due
The 30-share BSE barometer plunged by 824.29 points or 1.08 per cent to close at 75,366.17 with 23 of its constituents ending lower and seven with gains. During the day, the barometer plummeted 922.87 points or 1.2 per cent to a low of 75,267.59.
Global markets also felt the pressure as investors reacted to the launch of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup’s free, open-source AI model, which is seen as a potential competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Additionally, the U.S. dollar gained strength after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions and tariffs on Colombia for refusing entry to military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
The 30-share BSE benchmark dropped 329.92 points or 0.43 per cent to settle at 76,190.46. During the day, it slumped 428.63 points or 0.56 per cent to 76,091.75
Donald Trump’s return to the global stage has reignited concerns about trade protectionism. On his first day back in office, Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico and hinted at potential hikes targeting other countries, including India. The lack of clarity on his broader economic strategy has unnerved markets. His immigration policies could also hit Indian IT firms hard, adding to the gloom.