Share Market Live Updates 8th July 2025: Sensex, Nifty open lower amid tariff jitters; eyes on Q1 earnings

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian benchmark indices opened slightly lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex down 37 points at 83,405 and the Nifty down 4 points at 25,456, amid renewed global trade tensions. US President Donald Trump’s tariff warnings to over a dozen countries have dampened investor sentiment. Markets remain cautious as India-US trade talks stall and Q1 FY26 earnings season nears. Despite recent underperformance, India’s macro fundamentals remain resilient. Motilal Oswal Financial Services sees FY26 as a turning point for earnings, expecting 14% PAT growth. Meanwhile, F&O data suggests a mildly bearish tone with a Put-Call Ratio of 0.79 and Max Pain at 25,450. India VIX remains low at 12.56, indicating stable sentiment. Asian markets showed resilience with modest gains in early trade.