Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 23 Jun 2025,Monday International
Indian stock markets tumbled on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites shook investor confidence. The BSE Sensex fell 503 points to 81,905, while the Nifty slipped below 25,000 to 24,977. All sectoral indices were in the red. Broader markets and Asian equities also declined, while oil and gold prices surged. Brent crude rose 2.62% to $79.06/barrel and gold jumped nearly 3% as investors turned to safe havens. Experts warn of limited upside amid weak momentum. Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz further deepened global concerns over energy supply disruptions. (PC: News18)
