Indian markets fell slightly due to selling in financial and IT stocks, despite gains in metals and real estate. The US Fed minutes indicated a cautious approach to interest rates amid inflation concerns and trade tensions,

The stock market fell into the red for the fourth consecutive time this week after opening on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, pressured by losses in heavyweight banks and Maruti Suzuki amid U.S. tariff concerns. The BSE Sensex fell 203.22 points (0.27%) to 75,735.96, while the Nifty 50 declined 19.

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The stock market fell into the red for the second consecutive time this week after opening on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as PSU bank, oil & gas, and consumer durables stocks fell. At 9:20 am IST, the benchmark BSE Sensex was down 110.

On Wednesday, Trump announced plans to impose 25 per cent or more tariffs on imports of autos, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors

The benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, saw wild swings during the session, as attempts at recovery faced selling pressure.

After an 8-day decline, bulls took charge on February 17, with Nifty 50 gaining 0.13% and Sensex increasing by 0.08%. Financials and pharma stocks contributed significantly, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks also rose.

The Indian equity markets began the week on a negative note. The benchmark indices plunged on Monday morning as foreign investors continued to withdraw from the domestic markets and corporate earnings slowed down.