The BSE Sensex fell 257 points, or 0.3%, to 82,229 in morning trade on Monday, lingering at its lowest level in two weeks and marking its fourth consecutive session of decline. The drop came amid renewed trade tensions after the US announced plans to impose a 30% tariff on most imports from the EU and Mexico starting August 1, despite ongoing lengthy negotiations. Disappointing earnings results from Tata Consultancy Services continued to weigh on market sentiment. Traders also awaited a slew of data from India’s top trading partner, China, due Wednesday, including GDP, industrial production, and retail sales. However, fresh data from China helped cap the decline, as exports from the mainland grew more than expected in June. The tech sector was the main drag on the BSE Sensex, falling 1.0%, with notable losses from HCL Tech (-1.2%), Infosys (-1.2%), Larsen & Toubro (-1.0%), and TCS (-0.9%). Other significant decliners included Bajaj Finance (-1.4%) and Asian Paints (-1.1%).