India Pakistan War: Will India-Pakistan conflict lead to a major stock market
decline?

On May 7, 2025, the Indian stock market experienced declines, with the BSE Sensex falling 0.2% to 80,641 and the NSE Nifty-50 dropping 0.3% to 24,379, influenced by rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Key losers included Adani Enterprises and SBI Life, while foreign portfolio investors were net buyers. The broader market also struggled, with midcap and smallcap indices down 2% and 2.2%, respectively. Geopolitical uncertainties and disappointing earnings from state-run banks, particularly Bank of Baroda, contributed to negative investor sentiment. Contrasting performances were seen among various stocks, with some like Canara Bank showing significant gains. The document highlights ongoing military operations in response to terrorism and provides an overview of corporate earnings, IPOs, and market trends, alongside links for further financial insights and investment tools.