Indian equity markets opened in negative territory on Monday, October 13, 2025, as investors reacted to renewed global trade tensions. The BSE Sensex dropped 451.82 points to 82,049 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty declined 109.55 points to 25,175.80. The decline mirrored losses in global markets, triggered by the U.S. announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods effective from November 1.

Among Sensex constituents, major laggards included Tata Motors, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, Infosys, NTPC, and Axis Bank. On the upside, stocks such as Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Maruti, and Eternal recorded gains, showing selective buying amid market volatility.

Global equities were under pressure as Asian markets opened sharply lower. South Korea’s Kospi, China’s SSE Composite Index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng all traded in the red. U.S. markets ended significantly lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 3.56%, the S&P 500 tumbling 2.71%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1.90%.

Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, highlighted that investor sentiment has turned cautious following the tariff announcement. Although U.S. President Trump later indicated that the U.S. does not intend to hurt China, uncertainty persists, impacting global markets and consequently, Indian equities.

In commodity markets, Brent crude prices rose 1.48% to $63.66 per barrel, reflecting global oil market volatility. Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹459.20 crore on Friday, showing continued foreign participation despite market jitters.

On Friday, Indian markets had closed on a positive note, with Sensex rising 328.72 points (0.40%) to 82,500.82 and Nifty advancing 103.55 points (0.41%) to 25,285.35. However, the onset of global uncertainties has led to a cautious start for Monday’s session, indicating that investors are closely monitoring trade developments, corporate earnings, and macroeconomic indicators for further direction.

As the day progresses, market participants are expected to react to global cues, domestic policy announcements, and corporate news, which may influence the trend in Indian equities. Analysts advise careful stock selection amid volatility, focusing on fundamentally strong companies and sectors that are likely to withstand global shocks.

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