Nifty lost 130 points, Sensex down by 417 points in opening session after strong sell-off in U.S. markets

Mar 11, 2025

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets declined sharply during the opening session on Tuesday following the strong sell-off in U.S. markets, reacting to the "Trump Uncertainty Discount" that is affecting global supply chains.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 22,345.95 with a decline of 114.35 points or -0.51 per cent, while the BSE Sensex lost 371.29 points or -0.50 per cent to open at 73,743.88.

Stock market experts stated that Trump's tariff policy has significantly impacted the markets in the first 50 days of his tenure. They added that there is no option but to wait and watch, hoping for some clarity.