Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex extended their slide on April 1, with investors on edge ahead of former U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff deadline. Nifty IT and Pharma—most exposed to potential trade shocks—led the sell-off, followed by financial stocks. Meanwhile, fear gripped the Street as India VIX, a key gauge of market volatility, surged 9 percent to 14 levels.
At about 2:45 pm, the Sensex was down 1,395.78 points or 1.80 percent at 76,019.14, and the Nifty was down 364.85 points or 1.55 percent at 23,154.50. About 2,470 shares advanced, 1,089 shares declined, and 122 shares unchanged.Market experts suggest that Trump tariffs could help exacerbate inflationary pressure, limiting the US Federal Reserve's ability to moderate interest rates. His latest move—a 25 percent tariff on foreign cars and auto parts—has investors bracing for broader trade restrictions. Gold, the ultimate safe-haven asset, surged past $3,125 per ounce, scaling fresh all-time highs at $3,161 as risk aversion took hold.
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