Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 take a breather, snap 5-day losing run on gains in financials

Stock market today: Indian markets wrapped up Tuesday’s session, February 25, on a flat note after witnessing sharp selling pressure in the previous trading session. Notably, Indian frontline indices outperformed their Asian peers in today’s session, which ended with sharper losses after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) to restrict Chinese investments in strategic sectors.

However, the restrictions on China led to sharp declines in Indian metal stocks, as experts believe they could impact metal demand in China, the world’s largest consumer and producer of metals, potentially affecting prices.

Last month, Trump announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, and on Monday, he stated that sweeping U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico “will go forward” once the month-long delay on their implementation expires next week.

Trump’s series of tariff announcements has shaken investor confidence, leading to reduced participation in equities and a more cautious market sentiment. As a result, stock indices are trading within a narrow range, reflecting uncertainty and a wait-and-watch approach among market participants.