📉 Market Crash or Correction? What Happened on July 31, 2025 in Indian Share Market
đź“… Date: July 31, 2025
🏷️ Tags: Stock Market Today, Nifty, Sensex, FII Selling, Trump Tariffs, Market Crash
🔺 Morning Panic: What Triggered the Sell-Off?
The Indian stock market faced a sharp early morning sell-off on July 31, 2025, after former U.S. President Donald Trump—currently running for re-election—announced 25% tariffs on Indian goods starting August 1. He also hinted at penalties on India’s energy and defense imports.
Within minutes of market open, over â‚ą5 lakh crore in investor wealth was wiped out, triggering fear across sectors.
đź“Š Key Market Highlights
| Index | Close | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 81,185 | â–Ľ 296 pts | -0.36% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,768 | â–Ľ 87 pts | -0.35% |
đź’° FII & DII Activity
- FIIs continued to sell for the 8th day, withdrawing nearly â‚ą25,000 crore in July alone.
- DIIs provided some support through selective buying.
This marks an end to the 4-month bull run fueled by foreign money inflow.
📉 Sector Performance
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Navin Fluorine (+4%) | Textiles, PSU Banks, Pharma, IT, Realty |
| Sagility India (+5%) | FMCG, Metals, Media |
| Jio Financial (+3%) | Auto, Infra |
🧠Expert Take
“Today’s crash wasn’t about fundamentals—it was geopolitical fear. But markets absorbed the shock better than expected,” said a senior analyst at Kotak Securities.
Long-term investors are advised to avoid panic and watch the upcoming RBI policy meet for more clarity.
đź“Ś Conclusion: What Should Investors Do Now?
- ✅ Don’t rush to sell quality stocks
- âś… Avoid leveraged positions this week
- âś… Watch global cues and trade negotiations closely
“Correction is a part of the journey. Smart money uses dips to build positions in strong companies.”
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