The Indian stock market crashed on April 7, 2025, and they suffered a major fall, wiping out over INR 20 lakh crore in investor wealth. Key Indices (Bank Nifty, Nifty50, and Sensex) went down, so this fall was due to issues in the global economy.
Market Closing Summary
Here is the market closing summary:
| Index | Change | Closing Level |
| Nifty 50 | -3.24% | 22,161.60 |
| Sensex | -2.95% | 73,137.90 |
| Bank Nifty | -3.60% | 46,845.00 |
US New Taxes from the U.S.
The government of the U.S. put new taxes on goods from other countries like India and China, so taxes are high, between 10% and 50%. Because of this, investors are worried that there may be a trade war. So this can affect businesses and jobs.
CN China Answer Back
China put high taxes on U.S. goods in return, so this shows that both countries are now fighting over trade. So if world trade slows down, it can be bad for Indian companies that sell products to other countries.
World Market is Falling
The stock market in other countries has also fallen hard:
- UK: Down 2.5%
- Hong Kong: 2.5%
- U.S. Future: Showing signs of falling
- Japan: Down 7%
So, the foreign investors often take their money out of Indian markets.
Fear of Recession in the U.S.
Goldman Sachs said there is a 45% chance the U.S. economy might go into a recession, so this cab result in reduced jobs, spending, and profits. And the Indian IR companies may suffer if U.S. businesses spend less.
Rupee became Weaker
The Indian rupee went down to INR 85.83 per U.S. dollar, so this is its biggest one-day fall in three months. A weak rupee makes imports cost more and may cause more inflation, which also pushes foreign investors to leave.
Also, check: Hindustan Copper Share Falls 9.13% Today – Know the Reason
Conclusion
In conclusion, the stock market crash on April 7 happened because of a global problem, especially the new trade fight between the countries, which we have talked about on this page. So the investors are scared about the world slowdown.
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