June 13, 2025 |
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday morning, reacting to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The BSE Sensex plunged over 1,100 points to hit 80,553.27, while the NSE Nifty dropped more than 1% to 24,575.60, extending Thursday’s losses.
All Sensex Stocks in the Red
Every single stock in the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading in negative territory. Major drags included:
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Adani Ports
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Kotak Mahindra Bank
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UltraTech Cement
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Power Grid
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Reliance Industries
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Tata Motors
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HDFC Bank
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Nestlé India
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Asian Paints
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State Bank of India (SBI)
The sharp fall was attributed to rising investor panic amid fears of an all-out war following Israel’s airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Sectoral Indices Bleed
On the NSE, sectoral indices such as Nifty IT, Auto, and Oil & Gas led the declines. Public Sector Banks (PSUs) also took a significant hit.
Tata Group Stocks Slide
Tata Group companies continued to trade in the red, further pressured by Thursday’s Air India plane crash, which added to negative sentiment around the conglomerate.
Middle East Conflict Sparks Market Panic
Israel’s confirmed airstrike on Iranian nuclear infrastructure sent shockwaves through global markets. Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the attack, heightening fears of a broader military conflict between two powerful forces in the Middle East.
The escalation triggered a risk-off sentiment across global equities, with Japan’s Nikkei falling the most among major indices in the Asia-Pacific region. Investors fled to safe-haven assets, while equity indices from Hong Kong to Europe signaled deepening worries.
Crude Oil Prices Spike
The geopolitical unrest has also led to a surge in energy prices. Brent Crude breached $75 per barrel, and analysts expect further upward pressure if tensions escalate or the Strait of Hormuz — a critical oil supply route — is threatened.
What’s Next for Investors?
With volatility spiking and uncertainty high, analysts recommend:
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Avoiding panic selling
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Monitoring geopolitical developments closely
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Staying cautious on high-risk assets
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Diversifying investments into safe-haven options like gold and bonds
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