'Black Monday' in Indian stock market: Why share market is falling? READ

International News : The global stock market has been hit hard, with widespread losses triggered by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements. The Indian market saw a significant decline, with the Sensex plummeting 3,300 points and the Nifty index also experiencing a substantial drop.

Market Reactions

- Sensex and Nifty: The Sensex fell 3,379.19 points (4.48%) to 72,623, while the Nifty-50 index dropped 1,056.05 points (4.61%) to 21,848.40.

- Market Capitalization: The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies declined by ₹19.39 lakh crore, wiping out investors' wealth.

- Global Markets: Asian markets also suffered significant losses, with Hong Kong's market plummeting 10% and China's and Japan's markets falling 6%.

Expert Analysis

Experts warn that the market volatility is likely to continue, driven by concerns over trade wars and economic slowdown.

- Puneet Singhania, Master Trust Group: Singhania expects the current week to be eventful for global and Indian markets, with the US President's tariffs potentially leading to a trade war and economic slowdown.

- Siddharth Khemka, Motilal Oswal Financial Services: Khemka anticipates significant fluctuations in the Indian market due to concerns over US retaliatory tariffs and sector-specific tariffs.

Economic Indicators

Key economic indicators to watch out for include 

- China's Consumer Price Index (CPI): To be released on Thursday, reflecting the country's inflation rate.

- UK's Gross Domestic Product (GDP): To be released on Friday, indicating the country's economic growth.

- US and India Inflation Data: Investors will closely monitor the inflation data for both countries, released this week.

Market Outlook

Market experts are cautioning investors to be prepared for potential market fluctuations.

- Jim Cramer: Cramer warned that if the US President doesn't address retaliatory tariffs, the market could experience a crash similar to 1987.