Tata Group stocks experienced a substantial downturn, losing Rs 1.49 lakh crore in market value due to global market turmoil and Trump’s tariffs.
“My SIPs will continue, but I’ll hold off on lump-sum investments. I expect better opportunities in this volatile environment.”“>
In times of crisis, investors usually flock to familiar and time-tested names. Tata Group companies fall under this category. However, a single-day crash—driven entirely by global factors—wiped out nearly Rs 1.49 lakh crore ($18.06 billion) in market capitalization within just a few hours. It serves as a stark reminder that no stock is immune during one of the most uncertain phases in recent market history.On Monday, the Sensex slumped over 4,000 points as U.S. President Donald Trump reignited recession fears with the announcement of reciprocal tariffs.Tata Motors, which has halted Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) shipments to the U.S., led the group’s slide, plunging nearly 10%. The stock lost nearly Rs 19,000 crore in market value in just three hours. Since Trump announced import duties on March 26, Tata Motors has declined 22%.The U.S. was one of JLR’s few growth markets last year, accounting for over a quarter of its global sales of Range Rover Sports, Defenders, and other models.
Brokerage CLSA, in a note last week, projected a 14% drop in JLR’s overall volumes in FY26, driven by a 26% decline in U.S. sales due to tariffs.
Tata Steel, a heavyweight in the metals sector, also dropped nearly 12% during Monday’s trade. Steeper-than-expected reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration have stoked recession fears and led to a broad sell-off in metal stocks.
TCS, India’s IT bellwether, saw Rs 47,500 crore erased from its market cap since morning. Consumer discretionary major Titan lost around Rs 6,392 crore.
Other Tata Group names—Trent, Tata Power, Indian Hotels, and Tata Consumer—also recorded heavy losses ranging between Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 32,000 crore.
Analysts describe the current market as highly uncertain, where traditional technical and fundamental models may no longer apply.
Even though valuations may appear reasonable after a six-month downturn, experts caution against aggressive buying.
“Would I take a bet right now? The answer is no, as the uncertainty is very high,” said Manish Jain, Chief Strategy Officer and Director at Mirae Asset Capital Markets.
“My SIPs will continue, but I’ll hold off on lump-sum investments. I expect better opportunities in this volatile environment.””Today’s Black Monday has shaken Indian markets, but investors must stay calm,” said Pranay Aggarwal, Director & CEO at Stoxkart.
“Avoid panic selling, continue SIPs, and look at quality stocks trading at attractive valuations.”
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