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News18
12 minutes ago
- News18
Sensex Tanks 950 Points, Nifty Below 25,000; Key Reasons Why Market Is Down Today
Last Updated: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off across segments on Thursday; Know key reasons behind the crash Stock Market Crash: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off across segments on Thursday, June 12, as weak global cues and profit-booking triggered a broad-based decline. Benchmark indices — the Sensex and Nifty 50 — fell nearly 1%, while broader markets followed suit with mid- and small-cap indices sliding over 1% each. The BSE Sensex opened marginally higher at 82,571.67 but soon turned negative, plunging as much as 853 points to hit an intraday low of 81,661.68. It eventually closed deep in the red. Similarly, the Nifty 50, which opened at 25,164.45, slipped below the key 24,900 mark during the session, touching a low of 24,871. The sharp fall wiped off substantial investor wealth. The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies dropped to around Rs 451 lakh crore, compared to ₹456 lakh crore in the previous session — a loss of nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in a single trading day. Why is the Indian Stock Market Falling on June 12? 1. Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Global markets, including India, were rattled by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Asian and European indices fell sharply amid rising fears of a conflict between the US and Iran. According to reports by The Times of Israel, the US is evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East due to heightened regional tensions and the deteriorating status of nuclear negotiations with Iran. There is growing speculation that Israeli forces may strike Iran's nuclear facilities, adding to investor nervousness. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance against allowing Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. The much-anticipated trade deal between the United States and China has failed to lift market sentiment, as investors were expecting a more comprehensive and conclusive agreement. On Wednesday, former US President Donald Trump claimed that China would supply the US with rare-earth minerals and magnets, while the US would continue to welcome Chinese students into its universities. However, the final terms of the deal still await approval from both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 'Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me," Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'We are getting a total of 55% tariffs, and China is getting 10%… The relationship is excellent!" Despite this optimistic tone, market experts remain skeptical. 'There are reports of a possible agreement between the US and China. But the Chinese haven't officially confirmed anything," said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. 'Trump is talking about a 55 percent tariff on China and a 10 percent tariff on the US. Given his track record, it's too early to view this as a positive for markets." 3. Global Markets Weaken Amid Risk-Off Mood Global equities extended losses on Thursday, adding pressure to Indian markets as investors grappled with a combination of tepid U.S. inflation data, ongoing trade concerns, and heightened geopolitical tensions. European markets were poised for a subdued start, with futures on Germany's DAX and the UK's FTSE 100 down 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively. U.S. equity futures also indicated a flat-to-negative open, reflecting caution on Wall Street. Across Asia, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.2%, retreating from a three-year high recorded a day earlier. Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 0.5%, while key indices in China and Hong Kong also pulled back, reversing recent gains. 4. Dollar Slides as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise The U.S. dollar weakened to its lowest level in nearly two months, amid rising expectations that the Federal Reserve could initiate rate cuts later this year. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, slipped to 98.246—its weakest since April 22—and was last seen at 98.419, down 0.04%. So far in 2025, the index has lost 10%. The retreat in the dollar followed softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and lingering doubts over the durability of the recent U.S.-China trade framework. Combined with elevated geopolitical risks, this has prompted investors to scale back exposure to the dollar. According to Reuters, traders are now pricing in two 25-basis-point rate cuts by the end of 2025, and potentially up to 100 basis points by September 2026. 5. Oil Price Volatility Adds to Market Jitters Crude oil prices slipped on Thursday, following a sharp rally in the previous session driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East ahead of planned U.S.-Iran negotiations. Brent crude declined 0.7% to $69.28 per barrel after surging over 4% on Wednesday to hit a two-month high. top videos View all 'The spike in Brent crude to $70 on heightened security risks is a clear negative for oil-importing countries like India," noted Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. 'Industries such as paints, tyres, aviation, and adhesives may come under pressure, while upstream oil producers stand to benefit." Shares of ONGC and Oil India gained up to 5% on improved realisation expectations, whereas oil marketing companies such as IOC, BPCL, and HPCL fell between 2% and 4.5% on margin concerns. Aviation and tyre stocks also saw declines due to rising input cost pressures, with MRF, CEAT, and IndiGo among the key losers. Stay updated with all the latest news on the Stock Market, including market trends, Sensex and Nifty updates, top gainers and losers, and expert analysis. Get real-time insights, financial reports, and investment strategies—only on News18. tags : Nifty sensex Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 12, 2025, 14:21 IST News business » markets Sensex Tanks 950 Points, Nifty Below 25,000; Key Reasons Why Market Is Down Today
Business Standard
27 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Nifty fails to hold 24,050 mark; realty shares tumble
The key domestic indices continued to trade with moderate losses in the early afternoon trade, as global sentiment remained subdued. Investors continue to process the limited clarity stemming from the partial U.S.-China trade deal, an agreement that offers potential for renewed tariff tensions. The Nifty slipped below the 25,050 mark. The market was volatile due to the weekly expiry of the Nifty F&O series today. Realty shares declined after advancing in the past trading session. At 12:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 315.27 points or 0.37% to 82,207.54. The Nifty 50 index fell 100.45 points or 0.40% to 25,042.55. The broader market underperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index fell 0.71% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index shed 0.44%. The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 1,515 shares rose and 2,305 shares fell. A total of 168 shares were unchanged. Derivatives: The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, up 0.31% to 13.71. The Nifty 26 Jun 2025 futures were trading at 25,118.40, at a premium of 75.85 points as compared with the spot at 25,042.55. The Nifty option chain for the 26 June 2025 expiry showed a maximum call OI of 60.1 lakh contracts at the 26,000 strike price. Maximum put OI of 540 lakh contracts was seen at the 24,500 strike price. Buzzing Index: The Nifty Realty index declined 1.11% to 1,015.85. The index rose 0.09% in the past trading session. Phoenix Mills (down 2.31%), Brigade Enterprises (down 2.15%), Sobha (down 1.28%), Anant Raj (down 1.21%), Raymond (down 1.14%), Prestige Estates Projects (down 0.9%), Macrotech Developers (down 0.73%), Godrej Properties (down 0.72%), DLF (down 0.51%) and Oberoi Realty (down 0.09%) declined. Stocks in Spotlight: Race Eco Chain declined 1.12%. The company has announced an equity investment of Rs 2.55 crore in its subsidiary, Ganesha Recycling Chain, through subscription to the rights issue. Waaree Energies shed 0.39%. The company said it has signed and executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) and Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for the supply of 150 MW of solar power.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Sensex crashes 850 points, investors lose ₹5 lakh crore; why is the Indian stock market falling? EXPLAINED
The Indian stock market suffered strong losses across segments on Thursday, June 12. The Sensex fell over 850 points, and the Nifty 50 dropped below 24,900 during the session. The mid and small-cap indices fell over 1 per cent each. The Sensex opened at 82,571.67 against its previous close of 82,515.14 and plunged 853 points, or 1 per cent, to an intraday low of 81,661.68. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,164.45 against its previous close of 25,141.40 and crashed 1 per cent to an intraday low of 24,871. The overall market capitalisation of firms listed on the BSE dropped to nearly ₹ 451 lakh crore from about ₹ 456 lakh crore in the previous session, making investors poorer by about ₹ 5 lakh crore in a single session. Experts point out the following five factors behind the selloff in the Indian stock market: Rising tensions in the Middle East weighed on markets globally. Major Asian and European markets suffered significant losses during the session on signs of rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US is pulling out non-essential personnel from the Middle East due to rising regional tensions as nuclear negotiations continue to break down, according to statements from the US State Department and the military reported by The Times of Israel on Wednesday. Speculations are rife that Israeli forces would carry out an attack against Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the US won't allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. The US-China trade deal has failed to boost market sentiment as investors hoped for a more sweeping deal. Trump announced on Wednesday that China will supply the US with rare-earth minerals and magnets and that the US administration will allow Chinese students into US universities. However, Trump and his Chinese counterpart still need to agree on the deal. 'Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me. Full magnets and any necessary rare earths will be supplied, up front, by China. Likewise, we will provide to China what was agreed to, including Chinese students using our colleges and universities (which has always been good with me!). We are getting a total of 55% tariffs, and China is getting 10%. The relationship is excellent! Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Trump wrote on Truth Social. "There are reports of a possible agreement between the US and China. But the Chinese haven't officially confirmed anything. President Trump is talking about a 55 per cent tariff on China and a 10 per cent tariff on the US. Trump's credibility being what it is, it would be too early to discount this as positive for markets," said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments. (This is a developing story. Please check back for fresh updates.)
