# India Sensex drops 700 points on profit‑booking and expiry pressure

**Published:** 2026-07-04T14:50:15.009Z  
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**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/585784c6-d067-41ec-ac5a-2cb67f68267a

India’s Sensex fell over 700 points from its intraday high on Tuesday as traders booked profits ahead of monthly expiry, a holiday and looming US tariff news.

The BSE Sensex opened above 78,000, hit an intraday high of 78,741, then closed at 78,017, a drop of more than 700 points from the peak, as investors sold on higher‑level gains and upcoming market events [1].

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Sensex close | 78,017 (‑700 from intraday high) |
| Nifty 50 close | 23,668 (‑10 points) |
| Bank Nifty close | 51,607 (‑97 points) |
| Key trigger | Monthly expiry, holiday, US tariff threat |

## Profit‑booking and expiry dynamics  
The sharp sell‑off came after a six‑day rally, with analysts pointing to bulk‑position unwinding ahead of the March futures expiry on Thursday. “People took bulk calls during the recent bull run and are now squaring off,” said Anshul Jain of Lakshmishree Investment [1]. The same analysts noted that the upcoming market holiday on 31 March 2025 (Id‑Ull‑Fitr) added to the reluctance to hold positions, especially as US markets will remain open.

## External headlines and earnings outlook  
A separate factor cited was former President Donald Trump’s announced tariff increase effective 2 April 2025, which “could also be the reason for investors squaring off their current positions ahead of the fresh tariff row,” according to Avinash Gorakshkar of Profitmart Securities [1]. In addition, the start of the Q4 2025 earnings season next month is expected to draw further profit‑taking, with investors awaiting corporate results after a strong economic outlook from Morgan Stanley [1].

## Market sentiment and support levels  
Despite the drop, analysts do not view the move as a reversal of the broader bull trend. They suggest the Sensex will stay bullish as long as the 30‑stock index holds above 76,900, while the Nifty 50 needs to stay above the 23,200‑23,250 range to keep bulls in control [1].

## What to watch  
- RBI policy meeting outcome, expected later this month.  
- Q4 2025 earnings releases, beginning next month.  
- Implementation of the US tariff announced for 2 April 2025.  

The sell‑off underscores how short‑term triggers—expiry, holidays and geopolitical headlines—can prompt profit‑booking even amid a longer‑term uptrend, leaving market direction dependent on upcoming policy and earnings data.

## Sources
1. Livemint — [Stock market today: Why did the Sensex plunge 700 points from its...](https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-sensex-plunges-800-points-from-intraday-high-nifty-50-around-26-700-is-bull-run-over-11742887592265.html)
2. Acorns — [How to Start Investing When You Feel Behind | Acorns](https://www.acorns.com/learn/investing/how-to-start-investing-when-feeling-behind/)

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