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NSE/BSE, Top Gainers & Top Losers Today 4 Apr 2025: Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Nestle India

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Equity markets plummeted on Friday with the benchmark indices shedding over 1 per cent as fears of a global trade war and recession concerns rattled investor sentiment following sweeping tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump. The Sensex crashed 930.67 points or 1.22 per cent to close at 75,364.69, while the Nifty tumbled 345.65 points or 1.49 per cent to end at 22,904.45. The market capitalization of all listed companies on the BSE shrunk by over ₹1 trillion, slipping to ₹40,409,600.62 crore from ₹41,416,218.49 crore in the previous session, reflecting the broad-based sell-off that gripped the markets.

“The recent implementation of higher-than-anticipated U.S. tariffs has had a significant impact on global markets, triggering a bearish trend as investors assess the broader implications. The likelihood of retaliatory measures against the U.S. has further heightened uncertainty,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.

Top Gainers

Bajaj Finance led the gains, rising 1.43 per cent to ₹8,720.85, supported by positive momentum in the financial sector.

HDFC Bank also advanced, gaining 1.30 per cent to ₹1,817.00 amid strong institutional buying.

Nestle India gained 0.79 per cent to close at ₹2,264.95, benefiting from defensive buying in FMCG stocks.

ICICI Bank edged up 0.38 per cent to ₹1,334.05, maintaining its resilience despite broader market weakness.

Asian Paints completed the top five, rising 0.27 per cent to ₹2,355.05, aided by steady demand projections.

Top Losers

Tata Steel emerged as the biggest laggard, plunging 8.59 per cent to ₹140.45 as concerns over global demand and commodity prices weighed heavily.

Tata Motors followed, falling 6.15 per cent to ₹613.85 amid pressure from weaker auto sales projections.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) declined 4.67 per cent to ₹3,259.20, hit by profit booking and sectoral weakness.

Adani Ports lost 4.38 per cent to ₹1,148.55, as trade concerns impacted port operations.

IndusInd Bank dropped 3.83 per cent to ₹682.25, extending losses amid concerns over asset quality.

The market’s downturn was driven by heavy selling in auto, metal, and infrastructure stocks, while selective buying in banking and FMCG stocks provided some support.