📉 Stock Market Today – Simple & Fresh Update
The Indian stock market had a rough start on Thursday, July 31, 2025, opening nearly 1% lower after a major announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. He has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, starting August 1, which shocked investors early in the morning. Along with the tariff, Trump also announced extra penalties due to India’s ongoing ties with Russia in energy and defense.
This move is expected to hurt key Indian export sectors like textiles, auto parts, leather, gems and jewellery, and food items.
💹 Despite the bad start, both Sensex and Nifty 50 recovered from the day’s lows as investors reacted and adjusted.
🌍 Global markets were mixed too. Asian stocks were up and down, while the U.S. market ended slightly lower after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5% for the fifth time in a row. However, the Fed’s comments made people doubt whether rate cuts will come anytime soon.
📊 Investors are now keeping an eye on earnings from major companies to decide their next move.
While the Indian market faces global pressure, Pakistan’s stock exchange has remained relatively stable, with investors closely watching international developments, especially U.S. trade policies that may affect South Asian economies as a whole.