Nifty ends marginally lower amid concerns over Trump’s tariff imposition

31 Jul 2025 Evaluate

Indian equity benchmark -- Nifty -- ended marginally lower on Thursday amid rising concern over Trump’s tariff imposition on India. Index made a gap-down start after US President Donald Trump announced to imposed 25 per cent tariff on goods coming from India to U.S. starting from August 1, 2025, plus an unspecified penalty for buying Russian crude oil and military equipment. In afternoon session, index recovered from all its losses and entered in green terrain. Traders took some support with MSME Outlook Survey released by SIDBI stating that business confidence among micro, small, and medium enterprises improved in the April-June quarter, backed by steady domestic demand and a supportive financial environment. However, index failed to hold on its gains and slipped below neutral line in the dying hour of trade. Market participants avoided risky bid ahead of monthly F&O expiry and further clarity over India’s stance on Trump’s tariff imposition. Finally, index closed the session below 24,800 mark.

Most of the sectorial indices ended in red except FMCG and Media stocks. The top gainers from the F&O segment were Kaynes Technology India, Delhivery, and Hindustan Unilever. On the other hand, the top losers were IIFL Finance, Indus Towers and CESC. In the index option segment, maximum OI continues to be seen in the 24900 - 25100 calls and 24900 - 25100 puts indicating this is the trading range expectation.

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