Delhi 3 April 2025(Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): The stock market opened lower as the trading session for the day began on Thursday, April 3, after US President Donald Trump unveiled his highly anticipated reciprocal tariff plan. IT, telecom, and real estate stocks fell the most on Thursday.
At 9.15 am, the benchmark BSE Sensex was down by 499.45 points or 0.65 per cent, reaching 76,117.99. The broader NSE Nifty opened 125.25 points down or 0.54 per cent in the red, reaching 23,207.10.
US President Donald Trump announced 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India on Wednesday from the White House.
Which stocks fell the most?
Among the 30 Sensex stocks, Tata Motors fell the most upon opening by 2.34 per cent, trading at ₹656.05. This was followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, which was down 2.25 per cent, trading at ₹2,106.05, and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, which was down by 2.22 per cent, trading at ₹1170.
In contrast, Tata Motors was up the second-most on yesterday’s open, by 0.74 per cent, trading at ₹676.40.
Only three of the Sensex stocks were in the green.
Summary: Markets opened lower following Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs, sparking investor concerns over trade tensions and economic uncertainty.