Indian Stock Market Today (13 June 2025): Sensex Declines 0.70%
Indian stock market today ended in the red as the Sensex dropped 573 points (–0.70%) to 81,118.60 and the Nifty 50 slipped 169 points (–0.68%) to 24,718.60. Geopolitical tensions and a sharp rise in oil prices triggered broad-based selling. Let’s review today’s action, sector performance, top gainers and losers, FII/DII flows, and key factors to watch.
Brief Market Summary
On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Indian stock market today witnessed a sharp decline. Both benchmark indices closed lower, reflecting cautious investor sentiment:
- Sensex: Down 573 points (–0.70%) at 81,118.60
- Nifty 50: Lost 169 points (–0.68%) to 24,718.60
- Mid-cap and small-cap indices fell by 0.3–0.4%
Sector Performance Highlights
Banking & Financials
Bank stocks led the market lower, with public sector banks like State Bank of India, Union Bank, and Indian Overseas Bank seeing losses of up to 3.3%. Private banks such as HDFC and IndusInd also declined.
IT
The IT sector showed resilience. Tech Mahindra and TCS saw modest gains as investors sought safer bets amid global uncertainty.
Auto
Auto stocks faced selling pressure. Bajaj Auto underperformed, while Maruti Suzuki managed minor gains.
Pharma
Selective buying was observed in pharma stocks, with Sun Pharma outperforming in an otherwise weak market.
Oil & Gas / Energy
Upstream energy companies like ONGC (+3%) and Oil India (+3%) rose sharply as crude oil prices surged. In contrast, oil marketing companies BPCL, HPCL, and IOC dropped 3–6% due to margin concerns.
Top 5 Gainers & Losers
| Top Gainers | % Change | Top Losers | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONGC | +3% | BPCL | -6% |
| Oil India | +3% | HPCL | -5.5% |
| Tech Mahindra | +1% | IOC | -3% |
| TCS | +0.8% | IndiGo | -6% |
| Sun Pharma | +0.5% | SBI | -3.3% |
FII/DII Net Flows
- FIIs: Net sellers worth approximately ₹3,831 crore on June 12, 2025
- DIIs: Net buyers at around ₹9,394 crore
- Earlier in the week, FIIs bought ₹2,302 crore while DIIs added ₹1,113 crore
Key Macro-Economic & Global Drivers
- Geopolitical tensions: Israel’s airstrikes on Iran rattled global markets.
- Oil price surge: Brent and WTI crude jumped nearly 10%, impacting sectors with high input costs.
- Global sell-off: Asian and global indices declined amid risk-off mood.
- Volatility index: India VIX spiked by over 7%, indicating heightened market fear.
- Geopolitical developments: Any change in Middle East tensions may impact Indian markets.
- Oil trajectory: Sustained crude prices above $80 could hurt oil marketing companies and other sectors.
- FII flow trends: Watch for any reversal in FII activity or continued DII support.
- Upcoming IPOs and corporate actions: Key IPOs like Oswal Pumps and Aten Papers are closing soon. Bajaj Finance actions next week.
- Global cues: US Fed rate policy and China-US trade negotiations remain critical.
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