The Indian equity market witnessed a broadly subdued performance in the week ending June 13, 2025, as the Nifty 50 index $^NSEI fell by 1.04% to close at 24,718, while Bank Nifty $^NSEBANK retreated by 1.8%, settling at 55,527.35. The decline followed a week of sectoral divergence, where IT (CNXIT) and pharmaceutical stocks outperformed, in contrast to muted action in real estate, autos, FMCG, and metal counters. The weakness extended across broader markets, with mid-cap and small-cap indices both slipping by over 1%, reflecting a risk-off sentiment among retail and institutional investors. Rising bond yields, continued foreign institutional outflows, and mixed global cues contributed to the cautious tone.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East—specifically, between Israel and Iran—is beginning to send ripples through global oil markets. After Israeli strikes reportedly hit several critical Iranian energy facilities over the weekend, oil prices climbed by approximately 1% during Asian trading on Monday. With Brent crude hovering around $75 per barrel, concerns over energy-driven inflation are once again mounting in the United States.

Recent actions by the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, involving military strikes on Iran, have triggered significant movements in Middle Eastern stock indices. These developments highlight the sensitivity of financial markets to regional conflicts.