Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, rose in trade on Friday after days of fall. While Nifty50 was above 25,900, BSE Sensex was up almost 150 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,922.45, up 46 points or 0.18%. BSE Sensex was at 84,327.52, up 147 points or 0.17%.Analysts believe that Indian equities are likely to face continued pressure in the near term as investors remain wary of potential tariff actions by the Donald Trump administration, persistent geopolitical risks and subdued cues from global markets.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “After the sharp correction yesterday triggered by the possibility of about 500 % tariff on India under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act approved by President Trump, the market will be focused on the verdict expected today from the US Supreme Court on the legality of Trump tariffs. There is a high probability of the verdict going against Trump. But the details are significant: that is, whether it would be a partial striking down of the tariffs or completely declaring the tariffs illegal. The market reaction would depend on the details. If the Supreme Court declares Trump tariffs illegal, there would be a rally in India since India has been the worst affected by the 50% tariffs.” “In the sharp market pull back this week even stocks which will not be impacted by any draconian action by Trump have been affected. Segments like financials, consumer discretionary and industrials that have corrected due to the overall market weakness can be accumulated now for long-term investment.”Overnight, US stocks closed on a mixed note. Technology shares, including Nvidia, came under selling pressure, while defence stocks advanced after President Donald Trump called for a significantly higher military budget of $1.5 trillion.Asian markets opened marginally higher on Friday, recovering after a two-day decline, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data and awaited a possible Supreme Court ruling related to President Donald Trump’s tariff measures.Investor flows reflected caution, with foreign portfolio investors selling equities worth Rs 3,367 crore on Thursday, according to provisional data. Domestic institutional investors, however, provided support by purchasing shares worth Rs 3,701 crore.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
