New Delhi, June 23 -- Indian stock market declined on Monday as did most other Asian indices, amid geopolitical tensions stemming from an escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Sensex closed at 81,896.79 points, down 511.38 points, or 0.62 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,971.90 points or 140.50 points or 0.56 per cent. At one point, Sensex was about 1,000 points down but recovered later.

Among the sectoral indices, Nifty auto, FMCG, IT slumped sharply, while Nifty consumer durables, metal, media soared, NSE data showed.

Markets remain volatile as missile attacks continue, and oil remains jittery with a sizable portion of supply routes under threat.

International crude oil prices have shot over the few days, reacting to the fresh g...