Indian stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the Sensex dropping as weak Q1 earnings, continued foreign outflows, and Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports weighed on sentiment. Benchmarks are heading for a sixth straight weekly loss.

Donald Trump's proposed 50% tariff on Indian exports casts a shadow over Indian stock markets, impacting sectors like textiles and auto ancillaries. While export-oriented businesses face challenges, analysts suggest focusing on domestic consumption-driven sectors.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced a severe selling pressure on Friday as the renewed Trump tariffs dented the sentiment on Dalal Street.