Crude prices sank over seven percent overnight as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a likely ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Global shares rallied, while oil prices slipped to a one-week low after Trump announced the Iran-Israel ceasefire.

Adani Ports share price: The sharp rise in the stock price comes ahead of its scheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is scheduled for later today.

17 of the 18 constituents of the index traded in the red. Cyient DLM was the sole gainer, rising over 1 percent.

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The broader markets saw healthy gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 0.87 percent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advancing 1.10 percent.

Brent crude slid as much as 5.6% to drop below the level of June 12, the day before Israel started attacking Iran’s nuclear sites.

Gold rate today: The precious metal's August contracts on the MCX opened at Rs 98,807 per 10 grams on June 24.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he has ordered a forceful military response to what he called Iran's 'violation of the ceasefire'

The Nifty 50 is likely to consolidate within the 24,800–25,300 range. According to experts, unless the index delivers a decisive and sustained close above 25,300, consolidation may persist, with support seen in the 24,800–24,700 zone.

The false breakout suggests some consolidation within the 24,800–25,200 range, though the overall trend remains positive. As long as the Nifty 50 defends the key support level of 24,700, a rally toward 25,200 remains possible, and beyond that, 25,500 is the…

MSCI’s gauge for Asian equities was little changed on Wednesday following a more than 2% rise in the previous session, when US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the Middle East rivals.

Stocks to watch, 25 June: Stocks like BLS E-Services, JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Timex Group India, Infosys, Hindalco Industries, Bajel Projects, Arisinfra Solutions, RITES, and PTC Industries will be in focus on June 25.

Broader markets also gained, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 rising 0.80 percent and the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.75 percent, reflecting continued investor interest beyond largecaps

Defence stocks: The sharp fall in the share prices pushed the Nifty Defence index down over 1.2 percent, extending losses for the second consecutive session.