Indian Stock Market, Feb. 12 -- The recent sell-off in the Indian stock market has spared no one, including the new-age tech stocks, dragging many to multi-month lows as investor sentiment remains fragile amid global uncertainties. Fears of an uptick in global inflation and slower economic growth are mounting after US President Donald Trump officially ignited a trade war by imposing tariffs on major trading partners in a move to safeguard American industries.

Investors are also concerned that affected countries may take countermeasures against Trump's actions, which could potentially escalate into a global trade war that could adversely impact emerging markets, including India.

Global inflation has been moderating in recent years due to...