Indian markets open lower amid US tariff concerns

August 26, 2025 10:23 AM

Indian markets open lower amid US tariff concerns

The Indian benchmark indices began the trading in red on Tuesday, after a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that US President Donald Trump plans to go ahead with 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from Wednesday. The Nifty 50 fell 167.90 points, or 0.67 per cent, at 24,799, while the Sensex declined 546 points, or 0.67 per cent at 81,089. Trump had earlier said the US would raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent from 25 per cent, citing the cou...

Nifty, Sensex start week in green following Asian rally but FPI outflows, tariff concerns weigh on sentiment

August 25, 2025 9:51 AM

Nifty, Sensex start week in green following Asian rally but FPI outflows, tariff concerns weigh on sentiment

Indian equity markets started the fresh week with gains in the opening session on Monday, taking positive cues from a rally across other Asian markets. However, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and concerns over additional tariffs remain key challenges for the domestic indices to sustain the momentum. The BSE Sensex index opened at 81,501.06, higher by 194.21 points or 0.24 per cent, while the Nifty 50 began the day at 24,949.15, up 79.05 points or 0.32 per cent. Market experts point...

Sensex, Nifty fall as FPI selling, weak global cues weigh on sentiment

July 25, 2025 10:34 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as FPI selling, weak global cues weigh on sentiment

India’s benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday, weighed down by sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and weak global cues. The Nifty fell 110 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 24,943, while the Sensex shed 290 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 82,065.76. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, said, “Indian markets are pointing to a continued negative outlook as per the traded futures. FPIs remain sellers while DIIs are absorbing the selling. Key support levels are bei...