Financials lift India's benchmark indexes, Mideast concerns cap gains
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 20 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Performance: India's equity benchmarks opened slightly higher, with the Nifty 50 up 0.17% and the BSE Sensex rising 0.22%, driven by gains in financial sectors following eased project financing norms from the Reserve Bank of India.
Geopolitical Tensions: Global market sentiment was dampened due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and potential U.S. military support for Israel being considered by President Trump.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
