The Sensex fell nearly 300 points on Thursday morning, showing signs of stress ahead of a big earnings day. At 11 a.m., the Sensex stood at 83,237.48, down 298.60 points, or 0.36%. The Nifty dropped below the key 25,400 mark, falling 95.05 points to 25,381.05.
Markets opened weak. Tech stocks took a hit. Investors were cautious. And global tensions didn’t help.
Why Did the Sensex Fall?
Let’s break down the key reasons.
1) IT Stocks Under Pressure
The Q1 earnings season starts today with TCS results. But the mood around IT is not great. The sector is battling weak global demand, AI uncertainty, and trade tensions.
The Nifty IT index slipped by almost 1% in the session.
Big names like Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel saw losses of up to 2%.
Markets are watching TCS closely. A strong result could lift confidence. A miss? That might shake things even more.
2) India-US Trade Deal Jitters
Tensions between India and the US are making investors nervous. President Trump hinted at fresh tariffs, including a 200% duty on pharma products.
India, a major pharma exporter, could face real pain. Stocks like Cipla, Sun Pharma, and Coal India were among today’s top losers.
3) Weak Global Signals
Asian markets were mixed. Japan’s Nikkei dropped around 1%. US futures were in the red. This added pressure on Indian equities.
Markets don’t like confusion. Today had a lot of it.
Technical Check: Where Are We Headed?
Analysts say the Nifty is stuck in a tight zone. But a breakout may be near.
If Nifty climbs past 25,588–25,650, we could see it rally towards 25,850 or even 26,200, says Anand James of Geojit Financial.
However, if it falls below 25,440, the slide might continue towards 25,300 or 24,920.
The market is looking for a trigger—good news on the trade front or a strong TCS result might be what it needs.
All eyes are now on TCS earnings and the India-US trade talks.
Stay sharp. Watch the charts. And keep an eye on those global headlines.
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