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Mumbai, Nifty 50 plunged sharply today as Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn following an announcement from the U.S. administration.
The negative sentiment was primarily driven by the confirmation of an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total duty to 50% effective 27 August. This development sent shockwaves through the bourses, resulting in the steepest single-day fall for the index in over three months.
Market Overview: A Day in Red
The benchmark Sensex plunged by 849 points, closing at 80,786.54. Concurrently, the Nifty 50 index dropped 255.70 points, settling at 24,712.05.
The broader markets mirrored this bearish trend, with the Nifty Midcap 100 registering a decline of 1.62% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 falling by over 2%, indicating widespread selling pressure across segments.
The Catalyst: Escalating US Tariffs
The primary trigger for today’s market rout was the confirmed escalation of tariffs by the U.S. administration. The imposition of an additional 25% tariff means that Indian imports will now face a hefty 50% duty, effective from tomorrow, 27 August.
This significant increase in trade barriers has raised concerns among investors regarding its potential impact on Indian export-oriented sectors and the broader economy, leading to a sharp retreat in equity valuations.
Nifty 50: The Day’s Biggest Laggards
The Nifty 50 index saw considerable pressure, with several blue-chip companies experiencing significant declines. The top five losers were:
Shriram Finance Limited This stock was the biggest loser, shedding 25.00 points, a decrease of 4.03%. It closed at an indicative price of ₹594.70, down from its previous close of ₹620.85.
The company recorded a traded value of ₹1,083.20 crore, with a total market capitalization of ₹1,12,074.41 crore. Its 52-week high stood at ₹730.45, reached on 27 September 2024, while its 52-week low was ₹493.35 on 20 January 2025.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited : Following closely, Sun Pharma saw its share price decline by 55.50 points, or 3.35%. The stock closed at an indicative price of ₹1,600.30, compared to its previous close of ₹1,656.70.
The company’s shares traded for a value of ₹724.81 crore, with its total market capitalization at ₹3,84,181.52 crore. Its 52-week high was ₹1,960.35 (30 September 2024) and its 52-week low was ₹1,553.05 (05 March 2025).
Tata Steel Limited : The steel major’s shares dropped by 4.58 points, or 2.87%. After closing at a previous level of 159.63, Tata Steel closed at an indicated price of 155.03.
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