Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gift Nifty signals a negative start; Asian stocks trade lower
13 Jun 2025 | 07:47:30 AM IST
Indian equities ended deep in the red on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and caution ahead of the weekly F&O expiry weighed on sentiment. The Sensex slumped 823 points to 81,692, while the Nifty slipped 253 points to close below 24,900. Indian markets closed sharply lower on Thursday, dragged by a mix of global and domestic headwinds. The combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms eroded by Rs 7.11 lakh crore to Rs 449.42 lakh crore.The selloff was triggered by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, renewed trade tariff concerns, crude oil price swings, and a cautious tone ahead of the weekly F&O expiry. Weak global cues further dampened investor sentiment, leading to broad-based losses across sectors. Show more
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