The Indian stock market recovered on April 8, 2025, following a steep decline the previous day. The BSE Sensex closed 1,089.18 points higher at 74,227.08, and the Nifty 50 rose 374.25 points to 22,535.85. This came after both indices saw sharp losses on April 7 due to renewed global trade tensions and concerns over a potential U.S. recession.
The initial decline was triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against China, which led to a broad sell-off across global markets. On April 8, global markets showed signs of stabilization. Japan’s Nikkei rose between 5.5% and 5.7%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 2.5%, and other regional indices like South Korea’s Kospi and China’s Shanghai Composite also traded higher.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases of ₹3,097.24 crore on April 8, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to be net sellers with an outflow of ₹4,994.24 crore. The domestic inflows provided some support to the market amid continued foreign selling.
Volatility declined, with the India VIX falling 11.65%. Gains were seen across various sectors, with Nifty Metal rising 2.99% and Nifty Realty up 2.42%. This indicates that buying activity was not limited to a single segment.
The movement in the market on April 8 appears to reflect a shift in investor response to global developments. While concerns around trade and the global economy remain, the day’s activity shows adjustments based on short-term factors, global cues, and institutional flows.