Stock market today, Oct. 13 -- India's main stock indices opened lower on Monday, reflecting declines across Asia following renewed tariff threats from the United States against China, while investors looked ahead to the launch of Tata Capital, marking the largest IPO in the country for 2025 to date.

The Nifty 50 decreased by 0.34% to 25,201.15, while the BSE Sensex dropped 0.32% to 82,257.37 at 9:21 IST. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to significantly increase tariffs on China in response to its restrictions on essential mineral exports.

Escalating trade tensions between the two largest global economies could lead to rising inflation in the U.S. and may push the Federal Reserve to postpone interest rate cuts, experts sugg...