New Delhi, April 4 -- The Indian stock market faced a steep sell-off on Friday, April 4, with benchmark indices plunging sharply. The Sensex tumbled over 800 points, and the Nifty 50 slipped below 22,950, weighed down by weak global cues. This decline followed a day of resilience in the domestic market despite global market volatility.

A significant contributor to investor anxiety has been the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding new tariffs on sectors like pharma. While Indian pharmaceuticals were initially exempted, media reports indicate that Trump is considering imposing duties on pharmaceutical imports as well.

Although experts believe these tariffs may not have a direct impact on the Indian economy, uncertainty surr...