Markets in Mayhem! Why Did Sensex Crash Nearly 4,000 Points Today?

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Mumbai: In a jaw-dropping start to the trading week, Indian markets nosedived on Monday, sending shockwaves across Dalal Street. The Sensex plunged by a staggering 3,939.68 points, opening at 71,425.01, while the Nifty crashed 1,160.8 points to 21,743.65 — marking the worst market opening since the Covid era.

So, What Sparked the Panic?
The trigger came from across the Atlantic. Former US President Donald Trump stunned the global economy by announcing tariffs on all trade partners, setting the stage for what many fear could be a resurging global trade war.

This surprise move wreaked havoc not just in India, but across major global indices. Wall Street ended in the red, and Asian markets like Japan, China, and Singapore followed suit — painting a grim picture for global investors.

IT & Metal Giants Take the Biggest Hit
Export-driven Indian companies bore the brunt of the bloodbath. Tata Steel slumped over 8%, while Tata Motors lost more than 7%. Tech stocks like Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra also cracked under pressure, with the IT sector seeing heavy selling amid fears of reduced demand from the US.

Even blue-chips like Reliance Industries and L&T couldn’t escape the sell-off frenzy.

Recession Bells Ringing?
What’s making matters worse is the underlying fear of a global recession. Experts say while tariffs may push inflation up slightly, it’s the threat of slowing global demand and trade disruption that has investors on edge.

Countries like China, Canada, and Mexico have already hinted at retaliatory tariffs, which could further stoke geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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