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The Indian stock market plunged on June 13, with the Nifty falling over 300 points and investor wealth shrinking by Rs.7 lakh crore. The crash follows a 12% surge in crude oil prices due to worsening Middle East tensions.
The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on Friday, June 13, as rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran sent crude oil prices soaring. The Nifty 50 plunged over 300 points, falling below the 24,500 mark, while the Sensex dropped by more than 1,200 points in early trade. This sell-off erased around Rs.7 lakh crore in investor wealth within minutes of the opening bell.
Volatility across indices was broad-based. The Nifty Midcap index also fell significantly, and the Smallcap index declined by over 400 points, reflecting nervous sentiment across sectors.
Nifty 50 opened over 415 points lower, trading below 24,500.
Sensex fell by more than 1,200 points in early trading.
Investor wealth declined by approximately Rs.7 lakh crore.
Brent Crude prices surged 12%, impacting energy-sensitive sectors.
ONGC was the only Nifty stock trading in the green.
The crash followed a fresh wave of violence in the Middle East after Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian targets early Friday morning. This came after Iran was censured by the UN Nuclear Watchdog for non-compliance, escalating tensions in the region. In response, Brent crude surged 12%, raising fears of inflation and higher import costs for India—one of the world's largest oil importers.
Energy stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, especially downstream oil refiners, who are likely to be hit by elevated crude prices. Broader indices, including financials, autos, IT, and real estate, were deep in the red.
Index | Point Change | Trend |
Nifty 50 | -300+ | Sharp fall |
Sensex | -1,200+ | Sharp fall |
Nifty Midcap | -400+ | Broad decline |
Nifty Smallcap | -400+ | Broad decline |
Only ONGC managed to stay afloat in the Nifty 50 list, supported by rising crude oil prices. The remaining 49 stocks slipped into the red, triggering widespread panic.
As uncertainty grows, the stock market remains on edge. Investors are closely tracking geopolitical updates, oil movements, and any signs of diplomatic de-escalation. Until then, volatility is expected to remain high across all segments of the stock market.
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