New Delhi, April 7 -- Indian stock markets tumbled on Friday, 4 April, amid escalating global trade tensions sparked by a US tariff hike and China's retaliatory measures, stoking fears of a global recession.

Street stumbles as fresh tariff fear feeds into slowdown woes

The Sensex and Nifty50 posted steep declines, with sectoral indices such as Nifty Metals, IT, and Automobiles bearing the brunt of the sell-off. In contrast, FMCG, Banking, and Financial stocks outperformed over the week, offering some resilience amid broader market weakness.

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