India’s share market indices, Sensex and Nifty50, ended the day’s trade in green on Monday, June 16, 2025. The Sensex (index with top 30 firms) surged 677.55 points to close at 81,796.15 on Monday. Meanwhile, Nifty50 (index with top 50 firms) was up 227.90 points to close at 24,946.50 points.
In the morning, the Sensex surged 84.15 points to open at 81,034.45. Meanwhile, Nifty50 was up 13.75 points to open at 24,732.35 points.
Market experts said the Israel-Iran conflict is not expected to have a long-term impact on global or Indian markets. While crude oil supply remains under pressure and energy prices are elevated, the overall influence of the conflict on the global economy is seen as limited.
Pressure from major oil-producing nations such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, along with big oil-consuming countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, may push Iran to avoid escalating the conflict further.
Moreover, oil prices remain elevated, with a geopolitical premium of around $10. Gold prices are rising due to safe-haven demand. Overall, sentiment remains cautious as markets try to assess the long-term impact of the Israel-Iran conflict, though experts believe it may soon be absorbed by the market.
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Ajay Bagga, a banking and market expert, told ANI that both Iran and Israel contribute less than 1% to global GDP and have a combined population of under 100 million.
“Two countries, separated by 700 km from each other, are causing a major risk-off sentiment and global geopolitical turmoil. As with the short-lived impact of the Gaza conflict, markets will shrug off the Israel-Iran conflict this week and move on, as the boundaries get defined and the risk of a regional war recedes,” he said.
He added that with Russian President Vladimir Putin offering to mediate and US President Donald Trump signalling hopes of a peace deal, markets across the world are beginning to calm. However, risks remain, especially if instability in Iran affects shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
