The Indian stock market faced a massive sell-off on Friday, February 28, mirroring global trends after US President Donald Trump announced fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The move triggered concerns over inflation and economic instability, leading to a sharp decline in Indian equities.

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As markets turned red, social media erupted with memes, with netizens humorously capturing the panic among traders and investors. Many referenced popular Bollywood scenes, comparing the crash to characters facing unexpected disasters, while others drew parallels with previous market meltdowns.

Twitter was flooded with posts mocking investors’ reactions, with one user sharing a meme of a man checking his portfolio and collapsing in shock. Another joked about traders desperately looking for recovery signs, using a still from a classic film.

Despite the economic concerns, social media users found comic relief in the chaos, making the stock market crash a trending topic online.