Indian Markets Fastest To recover After Tax War

The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with both Sensex and Nifty 50 extending gains for the second consecutive session. This positive momentum was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to suspend reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on countries that didn’t retaliate. The move lifted investor sentiment across global markets.

Market Performance Highlights The Nifty 50 closed at 23,328.55, marking a 2.19% rise (up 500 points), while the BSE Sensex climbed 2.10%, ending the session at 76,734.89. Intraday, Nifty 50 surged as much as 2.36%, and Sensex reached a high of 2.33%. This rally helped Nifty reclaim the 23,000 level, a milestone it lost earlier this month following Trump’s initial tariff declaration. Top Gainers in Nifty 50 (15 April 2025) 1. IndusInd Bank – Up 6.73% at ₹735.90 2. Shriram Finance – Gained 4.54% to ₹667.80 3. Tata Motors – Rose 4.48% at ₹621.70 4. Adani Ports – Increased 4.4% to ₹1,215.80 5. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) – Advanced 4.36% at ₹3,251.80 These stocks significantly contributed to the index’s surge. Sector-Wise Performance All Nifty sectoral indices ended in green. Nifty Realty outperformed, jumping 5.76%, followed by Nifty Auto, which rose 3.39%. On the BSE, Realty was again the top gainer, rising nearly 6%. The market breadth was strongly in favor of buyers, with over 3,276 stocks advancing, 811 declining, and 159 remaining unchanged. Global Cues Boost Confidence Trump’s shift in tone toward trade policies reassured investors. His willingness to “help some car companies” created optimism in Asian markets. Major auto stocks in Japan and Korea—like Toyota, Mazda, and Hyundai—also rallied. However, ongoing uncertainty around new taxes on tech and pharma imports continues to weigh on some sectors. Today’s market rally marks a significant recovery for Indian benchmarks post-tariff volatility. With positive global cues and broad-based buying, investors are eyeing further momentum. However, caution remains due to Trump’s unpredictable trade stance. Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump had announced a flat 25% tariff on auto imports, which rattled global markets. However, in a recent statement, he signaled a more conciliatory tone, saying he was "very flexible" with trade policies and was "looking at something to help some of the car companies." These remarks sparked optimism among investors, triggering strong buying across global markets—though many remain cautious due to the President’s unpredictable approach to trade.

The recent recovery in global equities comes after a volatile week that wiped out trillions in market value. Trump's softened stance on auto tariffs offered relief to Asian markets as well, with the Tokyo and Seoul exchanges recording notable gains. Japanese automakers like Toyota, Mazda, and Nissan led the charge with significant rallies. However, Trump's new import taxes on technological and pharmaceutical goods continue to cast a shadow over market sentiment, limiting the broader impact of the auto-driven rebound.

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