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On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex dropped by 322 points, finishing at 76,295.

President Trump s new tariffs have led to a global market meltdown, impacting major U.S. tech companies like Apple and retail giants such as Walmart and Nike. The 10% baseline tariff on all imports has spiked costs across industries, destabilizing global supply chains and raising recession risks. Tech and retail sectors, along with banks and auto industries, are facing significant losses.

Gold prices in New Delhi hit a new peak of Rs 94,350 per 10 grams due to persistent buying by jewellers and stockists. In contrast, silver prices dropped by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,00,500 per kg. Gold futures for June delivery also initially climbed but later fell. In international markets, spot gold dipped after an initial high.

The government plans to sell up to 4.83% stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders through an Offer for Sale from April 4-7, initially selling 2.83% with an option for an additional 2%. The floor price is set at Rs 2,525 per share, and the sale is managed by IDBI Capital Markets on BSE and NSE.

Selling pressure in IT, auto and metal stocks weighed on D-Street.

Crude oil prices for Brent and WTI benchmarks dropped below $70 per barrel after Trump s tariff announcements sparked fears of a global trade war. This led to substantial sell-offs in commodity markets. WTI crude fell over 7%, while Brent futures dropped 6.63%. The tariffs could significantly impact U.S. economic growth and increase inflation.

HDFC Bank s gross advances for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 grew by 5.4% year-on-year to Rs 26,43,500 crore versus 25,07,800 crore reported by the lender in the year ago period.

Indian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump s imposition of a 26% reciprocal tariff on imports from India. This move is part of a broader plan to introduce a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners, with even higher duties on several other countries, including China.