Markets Trade Volatile Amid Geopolitical Tensions; Sensex Daown 34 Points, Nifty Slips 11

Indian stock markets remained volatile as investors tracked escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, fluctuating crude oil prices, and the impending deadline for former US President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs.

As of the latest update, the BSE Sensex was trading at 81,410.83, down 34 points, while the Nifty50 slipped 11 points to 24,801.6.

Top Movers

Gainers on the BSE included Zomato (Etenal), Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M).

On the other hand, major losers were Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports, HCL Technologies, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, Hindalco, and TCS.

Broader Market & Sectoral Trends

• The Nifty MidCap index declined by nearly 1%, while the Nifty SmallCap index was down 1.21%.

• Sector-wise, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty IT dropped over 1% each.

• In contrast, Nifty Auto saw modest gains, rising 0.49%.