Stock Market Update – April 4, 2025
Markets tumble as U.S. tariffs spark global recession fears; pharma & IT stocks hit hard.
Market Summary
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Nifty 50: 22,977.85 (▼ 1.17%)
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BSE Sensex: 75,552 (▼ 0.97%)
Mid-cap and small-cap indices also dropped significantly, down 3% and 3.5%, respectively.
Pharma & Tech Take a Hit
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Pharma stocks plunged nearly 6% after the U.S. signaled tariffs on imported drugs.
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IT stocks fell 2–4%, reflecting concerns over reduced U.S. client spending.
Mid & Small-Caps Struggle
Broad-based selling continued in mid- and small-cap segments, reflecting overall market anxiety.
HDFC Bank Bucks the Trend
HDFC Bank rose 2% after a strong quarterly report, helping cushion losses in the financial sector.
Expert View
“External shocks are driving this correction. Investors should focus on quality stocks and stay calm,” says a market analyst.
What to Watch
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Q4 earnings
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RBI’s next policy move
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Global economic data
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