Sensex Nifty Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Indian stock market closed on a slightly lower note, recovering major losses from the day’s low. The Sensex closed 96 points or 0.13% at 72,990 while the Nifty fell 37 points, or 0.17%, to close at 22,083. On the broader market front, the NSE Midcap 100 finished the session 24 points or 0.05% lower at 48,007.85. Outperforming benchmark index, the Nifty Bank closed the day 131 points or 0.27% at 48,245.20.
The big factors that impacted markets today –
1. Asian Markets Slide: Asian stocks were under pressure on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp losses. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell over 1%, South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.41%, and Australia’s ASX 200 dropped 1.11%, as investors reacted to growing trade concerns.
2. China hits back: China hit back at the US with new tariffs on American agricultural and food products, set to take effect from March 10. In response to US trade measures, China will impose a 10% tariff on key imports like soybeans, sorghum, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, while chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton will face a 15% duty, according to the Chinese finance ministry.
3. US Markets Plunge: Wall Street took a heavy hit on Monday after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The Dow Jones tumbled 649 points, the S&P 500 lost 104 points, and the Nasdaq saw a steep decline of 2.64%, closing at 18,350. The S&P 500 posted its biggest loss since December. With the selloff seen last evening, the S&P 500 is back in the red for 2025.
4. Trump’s Tariff Move: The US imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, as Trump declared trade talks had failed. The decision heightens worries over supply chain disruptions and economic fallout from escalating trade tensions. There are also worries on how it might impact inflation in the United States as the tariffs are also expected to spike up domestic prices in the United States.
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Share market today live updates: Top gainers and losers in later hours
SBI, BPCL, BEL, Shriram Finance, and Adani Enterprises were the top gainers in the Nifty 50 during the later hours of the trading on March 04. Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, and Eicher Motors were the major losers in the Nifty 50.
Share market today live updates: Bajaj Auto hits new 52-week low
Share price of Bajaj Auto slipped 5% to an intra-day low of Rs 7,328. The stock touched its new 52-week low on March 04. It was the major loser in the Nifty 50, contributing to the fall of it.
Share market today live updates: Nifty market snapshot, advances outpace declines
As of the latest update, a total of 2,860 stocks have been traded on the Nifty so far. Among them, 1,556 stocks are advancing, while 1,221 are in decline, and 83 stocks remain unchanged. Notably, 11 stocks have hit their 52-week high, whereas 444 stocks have touched their 52-week low.
Share market today live updates: Top gainers and losers in afternoon trade
In the afternoon session, Bajaj Finserv is leading the losers' list, trading 2.56% lower, followed by Nestle India, down 2.41%. Other notable laggards in the Sensex 30 include HCL Tech, Titan, Asian Paints, and Sun Pharma.
On the gaining side, the top five performers at this hour are SBI, Zomato, TCS, PowerGrid, and ICICI Bank.
Share market today live updates: China retaliates to US tariffs
The Finance Ministry of China declared on Tuesday that it will levy extra tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% on agricultural goods from the United States starting March 10, as reported by Reuters. These products include soybeans and corn as well as dairy and beef.
Share market today live updates: US shifting towards a "stagflation shock'
Ben Powell, Chief Middle East and Asia Pacific Investment Strategist at BlackRock Investment Institute, has warned that the US is heading towards a "stagflation shock," limiting the Federal Reserve's ability to act. He explained that higher tariffs could raise costs, slow spending, and worsen inflation, yet markets seem to overlook this risk. Retaliatory actions are already unfolding, with Canada imposing countermeasures, fueling concerns of an escalating trade war. Powell stressed that while the exact impact of tariffs remains uncertain, their unpredictability is already weighing on market and economic sentiment.
Share market today live updates: China hits back with fresh tariffs on US goods
In response to the latest US import tariffs set to take effect, China has announced retaliatory duties ranging from 10% to 15% on several American products. Beijing will impose a 10% tariff on key imports like soybeans and pork, while higher levies of 15% will apply to goods such as chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton. The move escalates the ongoing trade tensions between the two economic giants, adding pressure on global markets.
Share market today live updates: Top gainers and losers in Nifty 50
In the Nifty 50 pack, the major gainers in the early trading hours include SBI, BEL, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Steel. On the other hand, the major losers are Bajaj Auto, Nestle India, HCL Tech, Infosys, and Titan.
Share market today live updates: Nifty IT Index drops as all stocks trade in red
The Nifty IT index declined nearly 1.5% in early trade, with all constituent stocks in the red. LTIMindtree led the losses, falling 3%, followed by Persistent Systems, which was also down nearly 3%. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys also traded lower.
Share market today live updates: Government cuts import tariff on gold and silver
The government has lowered the import tariff price of gold by $11 per 10 grams, bringing it down to $927 per 10 grams. Similarly, the tariff price of silver has been reduced by $18 per kilogram, now set at $1,025 per kilogram.
The import tariff price, which determines the duty on imported gold, is periodically revised based on market trends.
"Uncertainty unleashed by Trump is aggravating in global trade," said Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.
"There is one factor that will tame Trump and that is the market reaction. Even mighty Trump cannot influence markets. Tariffs will soon raise inflation in the US and the Fed can turn hawkish. The US stock market, which is now priced to perfection, can suffer a severe correction, even a crash. This outcome, which Trump abhors, can tame him and bring about some sanity and balance in his policies. We don’t know when this will happen," he added.
Share market today live updates: Nifty Metal index down nearly 1%
In early trade, the Nifty Metal index is trading lower. Among the gainers, Hindustan Zinc rose 0.32%, SAIL gained 0.21%, and Jindal Steel edged up 0.11%. On the downside, Jindal Stainless declined 1.98%, Vedanta fell 1.94%, Welspun Corp dipped 0.67%, and National Aluminium Company lost 1.73%.
Share market today live updates: Top gainers and losers in Sensex 30
Share market today live updates: China vows retaliation as new US tariffs take effect
China’s Commerce Ministry has vowed to respond to the latest round of US tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday, accusing the Trump administration of unfairly blaming Beijing over fentanyl flows. The new 10% duty, which comes on top of existing tariffs, will bring the total levy on thousands of Chinese goods to 20%. The White House justifies the move as a response to what it sees as China’s inaction on controlling drug exports, while Beijing views it as economic bullying. With the tariff hike taking effect on March 4, tensions between the world’s two largest economies are set to escalate further.
Share market today live updates: Key levels to watch out today for Nifty
Market participants said that it is highly likely that Nifty 50 may breach below 22,000 today. The first support level is placed at 22,000, if it cracks below that, then the next support level is placed at 21,850. For a flip side, if it happens, the first resistance is placed at 22,200 and the second at 22,300 zone. The most it can stretch is towards the 22,400 level.
Share market today live updates: Crude oil prices
Crude oil prices continued to slide on Tuesday as investors reacted to geopolitical tensions and trade concerns. The market remained on edge after US President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine and indicated the enforcement of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. In early trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude edged down 0.18% to $68.25 per barrel, while Brent crude slipped 0.42% to $71.32 per barrel.
Share market today live updates: GIFT Nifty indicates weak start
Indian stock markets are likely to open lower on Tuesday as indicated by trends on GIFT Nifty, which slipped 0.72%. Nifty futures were trading near the 22,097.50 level.
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