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NSE/BSE, Top Gainers & Top Losers Today 3 Apr 2025: Power Grid, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Asian Paints, Tata Motors

The BSE Sensex closed at 76,295.36, down 322.08 points or 0.42 per cent from its previous close, while the Nifty50 settled at 23,250.10, losing 82.25 points or 0.35 per cent.

Equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday but showed resilience after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, with sectoral performance remaining mixed as investors assessed the potential impact on different segments of the economy. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,295.36, down 322.08 points or 0.42 per cent from its previous close, while the Nifty50 settled at 23,250.10, losing 82.25 points or 0.35 per cent. The indices opened with a sharp gap down but managed to recover partially during the session.

Top Gainers

Power Grid led the advances, surging 4.34 per cent to ₹299.15, boosted by buying interest in defensive stocks.

Sun Pharma rose 3.26 per cent to ₹1,770.10, driven by robust quarterly performance and positive brokerage outlook.

UltraTech Cement gained 2.92 per cent to close at ₹11,583.65, as investors anticipated higher demand from infrastructure projects.

NTPC added 1.97 per cent to finish at ₹358.85, with strong buying seen in the power generation space.

Asian Paints completed the top five with a 1.82 per cent gain, ending at ₹2,348.70.

Top Losers

Tata Motors was the biggest loser, dropping 2.64 per cent to ₹654.05, amid concerns over weak sales performance.

Infosys declined 3.41 per cent to ₹1,497.00, as IT stocks faced broad-based selling pressure.

HCL Tech fell 3.71 per cent to ₹1,470.80, with investors booking profits in the technology sector.

Tech Mahindra slipped 3.79 per cent to ₹1,369.65, continuing its downtrend from the previous sessions.

TCS closed 3.98 per cent lower at ₹3,403.90, impacted by concerns over declining demand in key markets.

The day’s losses were primarily driven by technology stocks, with investors cautious about potential revenue slowdowns amid global economic uncertainty. The Nifty IT index fell 3.65 per cent, dragging the broader markets lower.

Expert View

Mr. Nikunj Saraf, Vice President, Choice Wealth, shared his perspective on the recent U.S. tariff imposition on Indian exports:

“The 26% U.S. tariff on Indian exports introduces near-term economic headwinds, affecting key industries like automobiles, textiles, and gems & jewellery. While India’s trade surplus with the U.S. is significant, prolonged tariffs may force us to explore alternative economic partnerships to safeguard growth. If these duties persist and impact our economy, a strategic shift toward newer markets and domestic resilience will be imperative. The focus now must be on strong trade negotiations and proactive policy measures to mitigate risks.”