Report: Why Indian Share Markets Are Down Today Date: June 13, 2025 Author: Deepak Kumar Market Snapshot Today, Indian benchmark indices experienced a notable decline: the BSE Sensex fell by around 573 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,750 mark by approximately 170 points. This downturn extended losses for a second consecutive session, reflecting broader risk-off sentiment among investors. 1. Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East The primary trigger behind the selloff was escalating geopolitical friction: Israel conducted military strikes on Iranian targets, raising fears of a wider conflict in the oil-rich Middle East. Such developments tend to spook global markets because any disruption in Middle East oil supply routes can push crude prices higher and increase uncertainty across economies. Indian markets, like others, reacted sharply to this news, as investors moved away from equities toward perceived safe-haven assets. 2. Surge in Crude Oil Prices Foll...