India’s share market indices, Sensex and Nifty50, closed in red on Friday, April 25, 2025. The Sensex (index with top 30 firms) tumbled 588.90 points to close at 79,212.53 points on Friday. Meanwhile, Nifty50 (index with top 50 firms) closed 207.35 points lower at 24,039.35. Among the Sensex-packed stocks, 23 saw decline, while 7 advanced.
Last week, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 the Sensex surged 1,508.91 points to close at 78,553.20, and Nifty50 was up 414.45 points to close at 23,851.65 points. The equity indices were closed on Friday, April 18 on the account of Good Friday.
Analysing the data for the week, Sensex surged 659.33 points and Nifty was up 187.7 points in a week. Moreover, foreign investors pulled out Rs 5,678 crores from the Indian equities this month, so far.
What Impacted The Share Market?
Indian stock markets had a strong start to the week on the back of global optimism and hopes of easing trade tensions. This surge came after comments and actions from the US government signalled possible tariff relief.
US customs recently announced temporary tariff exemptions on key consumer and industrial electronics, including semiconductors. On the other hand, Indian investors showed confidence in the equity markets. Moreover, foreign investors too infused the amount in the Indian equities this week.
However, Indian stock market declined last 2 days as the tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate. The tensions escalated following the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the life of at least 26 people. The incident sent shockwaves in the country, leading to the suspension of Indus water treaty, and downgrading the already stressed diplomatic ties between the countries.
Market experts however said that the foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows into India remain strong despite the ongoing geopolitical concerns. On the other hand, they warned that any military action between the two neighbouring countries could trigger a major sell-off in the equity markets.
Equity Markets This Week
The Sensex surged 855.30 points to close at 79,408.50 on Monday. Nifty50 too was up 273.90 points to close at 24,125.55 points.
The Sensex surged 187.09 points to close at 79,595.59 on Tuesday, and the Nifty50 was up 41.70 points to close at 24,167.25 points.
Moreover, the Sensex gained 520.90 points to close at 80,116.49 on Wednesday, and the Nifty50 surged 161.70 points to close at 24,328.95 points. However, the benchmark indices closed in the red on Thursday, with Sensex tumbling 315.06 points to close at 79,801.43 and Nifty50 down 82.25 points to close at 24,246.70 points.
Sensex and Nifty50, closed in red on Friday, April 25, as well. The Sensex tumbled 588.90 points to close at 79,212.53 points on Friday. Meanwhile, Nifty50 closed 207.35 points lower at 24,039.35.
