Stock markets trade lower on weak global trends amid U.S. tariff jitters
The Hindu
Benchmark indices decline amid global market uncertainties over Trump tariffs, with major laggards and gainers in Indian stocks.
Benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday (March 28, 2025) mirroring weak trends in the global markets amid uncertainties over Trump tariffs.
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 144.66 points to 77,461.77 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 38.7 points to 23,553.25.
From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank were the major laggards.
Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, ITC and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers.
In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading with deep cuts.
U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (March 27, 2025).
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