The morning of April 2, 2026, was quite bad for the Indian stock market. Weakness in global markets and the impact of Donald Trump’s statement were clearly visible on Dalal Street.
As soon as the market opened, sharp selling began, leading to a significant fall in Sensex and Nifty. This decline resulted in huge losses for investors and created a fearful atmosphere in the market.
On Thursday, a sharp decline was observed as the market opened. Sensex fell by about 1,414 points to around 71,720, while Nifty also dropped by 449 points to the 22,230 level.
Market breadth remained quite weak. Only 559 shares advanced, while 1,914 shares declined, clearly indicating that almost all sectors were under pressure.
Several large-cap stocks were severely hit in this fall. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries witnessed heavy selling. Shares of InterGlobe Aviation (Indigo) also fell due to fuel prices and global uncertainty. Additionally, financial stocks like Shriram Finance and Eternal also showed weakness.
Trump’s Statement Caused the Decline
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the US might take strict military action against Iran in the next 2-3 weeks. Following this statement, fear in the market increased, leading to rapid selling in stocks and a surge in crude oil prices.
What Should Investors Do?
Small investors appear distressed by this decline. Experts suggest that it’s better to avoid new purchases until the market stabilizes. Nifty falling below 22,300 is a cause for concern, and if the decline continues, the market could fall further.
