Black Monday: Stock Market Crash 7 April 2025 Sensex Down 3,100 Points, ₹19 Lakh Crore Wiped Out

Black Monday | Share Market Live: The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp selloff on Monday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 tumbling amid escalating global trade tensions and rising fears of a recession in the United States. The growing uncertainty rattled investor sentiment across global equity markets.

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Stock Market Crash 2025 : In a historic stock market rout now dubbed as “Black Monday,” Indian equity markets witnessed a devastating selloff on April 7, 2025. The BSE Sensex plunged over 3,100 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 tanked below 21,900, marking one of the sharpest single-day falls in recent years. Investor wealth eroded by a staggering ₹19 lakh crore, sending shockwaves across Dalal Street.

📉 What Triggered the Crash?

The selloff was primarily driven by growing global trade tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump imposing retaliatory tariffs on over 180 countries. This aggressive move has sparked fears of a global trade war and a looming U.S. recession, deeply unsettling markets worldwide.

Black Monday: 🌍 Global Markets in Panic Mode

The panic wasn’t limited to India. Global equity markets nosedived:

• Japan’s Nikkei sank 7.8%
• South Korea’s KOSPI dropped 5%
• S&P 500 futures slipped nearly 5%
• Germany’s DAX crashed 9.4%
• STOXX 600 hit a 16-month low, down 5.8%

This widespread selloff erased nearly $6 trillion in global market value last week alone.

📊 Sectoral Bloodbath: IT & Metals Hit Hard

All sectoral indices on NSE traded in the red, with Nifty IT and Nifty Metal emerging as the worst performers, each plunging over 7%. Tata Steel and Tata Motors led the decline with losses of 10% and 8% respectively. Even defensives like Pharma and FMCG shed nearly 3%.

📈 India VIX Soars 56%

The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, spiked by 56.50%, reaching 21.53, indicating extreme fear and uncertainty among investors.

🔍 Top Losers on D-Street

• Trent: -18% (worst fall since March 2020)
• Tata Steel: -10%
• Reliance Industries: Hits 52-week low at ₹1,115.55
• Kalyan Jewellers: -4% despite strong Q4 update
• JLR & Tata Motors: Fall continues amid halted US shipments

Oil Prices Tank Further

Adding to the concerns, Brent crude fell to $63.15/barrel and WTI crude slipped below $60, driven by OPEC’s supply increase and weak global demand outlook due to trade tensions.

💼 Corporate Highlights

• boAt re-files DRHP for IPO via confidential route.
• Rajoo Engineers gains 3% on NSE listing news.
• Dabur India appoints new Head of Healthcare Business.
• Zee Entertainment gains legal relief as NCLT rejects IDBI insolvency plea.
• Edelweiss announces ₹2,000 million NCD issue.

📌 Expert View: What Should Investors Do?

“Avoid panic selling. Stick to your SIPs and stay invested in quality stocks. This volatility is temporary. Long-term themes like financials, aviation, and digital platforms remain strong.”
— Pranay Aggarwal, CEO, Stoxkart

“India is relatively insulated from US trade impact. This is a phase of correction, not collapse.”
— Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial

🧠 Pro Tip for Traders

• Don’t overtrade
• Use stop-loss strategies
• Focus on capital preservation
• Watch global cues and RBI’s upcoming monetary policy

🔮 Nifty Technical Outlook

According to Master Capital Services, Nifty may test 21,500, and a break below that could see 21,000. Resistance is expected near 22,800.

Today’s market crash may seem frightening, but historical patterns show that panic selling rarely helps. Staying informed, diversified, and invested in quality assets is the smartest long-term strategy.

📍Stay tuned for live updates on market movements, expert advice, and analysis.