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Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE: The Indian stock market traded lower on Tuesday, April 7, as investors remained cautious over the latest developments in the intensifying US-Iran war in the Middle East.

The Sensex opened 372.49 points, or 0.50%, lower at 73,734.36, while the Nifty 50 declined 129.55 points, or 0.56%, to open at 22,838.70. The Bank Nifty index opened at 52,258.70, down 350.40 points, or 0.67%.

Broader markets were mixed as the Nifty Midcap 100 index declined 0.5%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index was up 0.2%.

Among sectors, Nifty Auto, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Oil & Gas, and Nifty Private Banks led losses, while Nifty IT and Nifty Metals were trading higher.

On the global front, Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market gained overnight, with all three Wall Street indices closing higher.

Crude oil prices extended gains as Trump threatened stronger action on Iran if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rallied 1.52% to $111.44 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped 2.71% at $115.46.

Gold and silver prices in India opened lower. MCX gold rate for June expiry contract opened 0.14% lower at ₹1,49,759 per 10 grams as against its previous close of ₹1,49,981 level.

MCX silver rate for May futures expiry opened 0.59% lower at ₹2,32,000 per kg as against its previous close of ₹2,33,379 level.

In the international markets, gold prices were steady amid cautiousness ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold price was steady at $4,646.69 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.2% to $4,674.40. Spot silver price fell 0.9% to $72.11 per ounce.

Stay tuned to this segment for the live updates on the Indian stock market today.

Bank Nifty index continues to face resistance in the 52,800 – 53,000 zone, and only a sustained move above this range can trigger upside towards 53,600 – 54,000. On the downside, immediate support is placed near 51,800, followed by stronger support at 51,300. The broader structure remains under pressure, and volatility suggests that any recovery is still in an early and uncertain phase, said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

Nifty IT index rallied over 1%, with all its constituents trading in the green. Wipro, Mphasis, HCL Technologies, OFSS and Persistent Systems were the top index gainers.

Nifty 50 continues to face strong resistance near the 23,000 mark, which remains a critical barrier for any meaningful upside. On the downside, the 22,600 – 22,500 zone is now acting as an important demand area for short-term stability, followed by stronger support at 22,300. The structure remains cautious, and only a decisive breakout above 23,000 can shift momentum towards a stronger recovery phase, said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries share price was locked in at 5% upper circuit of ₹1,703.45 apiece on the BSE, after the company secured a Category 4 order, worth in the ₹1,500 - ₹3000 crore range, from Energy ONE Limited for the construction of four 92,500 DWT dual-fuel ammonia bulk carriers.

Bitcoin prices moved past $70,000 but couldn’t hold the level as fresh geopolitical tensions weighed on markets, with the US taking a tougher stance on Iran. In response, equities saw a rapid ~$280 billion sell-off within 30 minutes, while oil prices climbed to $114. Meanwhile, derivatives activity is picking up, Bitcoin futures open interest has jumped 8.09% in the last 24 hours, showing traders are increasing leveraged positions. Bitcoin is now at a crucial zone, holding above $70,000 could open room toward $71,500 – $73,000, while slipping below $69,000 may lead to a short-term drop toward $68,500, said CoinSwitch Markets Desk.

Gallantt Ispat share price jumped over 13% after the company’s steel sales in Q4FY26 rose 9% YoY to 0.23 mt. Steel production was up 9% YoY at 0.24 mt. Capacity utilisation was at 91% in Q4.

Silver prices on MCX recouped early losses to trade higher. MCX silver rate today traded at ₹2,33,580 per kilogram, up by ₹201, or 0.09%. Silver prices touched a high of ₹2,34,051 level so far.

Gold and silver prices in India opened lower. MCX gold rate for June expiry contract opened 0.14% lower at ₹1,49,759 per 10 grams as against its previous close of ₹1,49,981 level.

MCX silver rate for May futures expiry opened 0.59% lower at ₹2,32,000 per kg as against its previous close of ₹2,33,379 level.

Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Axis Bank and SBI were the top losers on Sensex, while Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, ITC, HCL Technologies and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries were the top index gainers.

Broader markets also reeled under selling pressure. Nifty Midcap 100 index declined over 1%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.5%.

Among sectors, barring Nifty Metals, all other sectoral indices were trading in the red, with Nifty Auto, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Pharma, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Realty falling the most.

The Indian stock market opened lower on Tuesday amid worries over the US-Iran war. The Sensex opened 372.49 points, or 0.50%, lower at 73,734.36, while the Nifty 50 declined 129.55 points, or 0.56%, to open at 22,838.70. The Bank Nifty index opened at 52,258.70, down 350.40 points, or 0.67%.

The Indian rupee opens 6 paise higher at 93 per US dollar as against Monday’s close of 93.06 level.

In March FPIs sold a record ₹1,22,182 crore worth of stocks and the selling spree continued in April. Since financials are the largest segment of FPIs’ assets under custody, bulk of the selling also is in this segment. This has resulted in a paradoxical situation of FPIs selling high quality attractively valued stocks which holds significant long-term growth potential in India. Also, the banking segment is experiencing decent credit growth with high asset quality. FPI selling is purely short-term guided only by the weakness in the rupee and high bond-yields in the US. Patient investors who can sit through this period of short-term aberration have an opportunity with low risk to buy the high quality financials, particularly the leading banking stocks, said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments

Trump’s ultimatum to Iran to “open the Hormuz Strait or face hell” will be viewed with interest by market participants despite the president’s notorious inconsistency in threats. Growth stocks like digital platform stocks which have corrected in this downturn are now witnessing accumulation since their valuations have become reasonable, he added.

Chandan Taparia has recommended three stocks to buy today, 7 April 2026 - BSE, Larsen & Toubro and Titan Company shares.

BSE | Buy | Target Price: ₹3,160 | Stop Loss: ₹2,890

Larsen & Toubro | Buy | Target Price: ₹3,950 | Stop Loss: ₹3,620

Titan Company | Buy | Target Price: ₹4,500 | Stop Loss: ₹4,120

Gold prices were steady amid cautiousness ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold price was steady at $4,646.69 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.2% to $4,674.40. Spot silver price fell 0.9% to $72.11 per ounce.

Crude oil prices extended gains as Trump threatened stronger action on Iran if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 0.5% to $110.34 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 1.1% at $113.67.

Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy on Tuesday, April 7: Lloyds Metals And Energy, Fsn E-Commerce Ventures, Aditya Birla Sun Life Amc, Steel Authority of India, and Praj Industries.

Nifty 50 index formed a bullish candlestick pattern with a higher high and a higher low, signaling continuation of the pullback from the extreme oversold territory. Bank Nifty index formed a morning star pattern on the daily chart.

US stock market ended higher on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward the US-Iran ceasefire deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 165.21 points, or 0.36%, to 46,669.88, while the S&P 500 gained 29.33 points, or 0.45%, to 6,612.02. The Nasdaq Composite closed 117.16 points, or 0.54%, higher at 21,996.34.

Asian markets traded higher, following overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors continued to assess developments over the US-Iran war. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.26% and the Topix rose 0.23%. South Korea’s Kospi rallied 1.5%, and the Kosdaq rose 0.85%. Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter holiday.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex today. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,895 level, a discount of nearly 162 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, amid worries over the intensifying US-Iran war in the Middle East.

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