Mumbai, June 18 -- The key equity indices traded with limited losses in afternoon trade, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Market direction remains sensitive to geopolitical developments. Investors will closely monitor crude oil prices, developments from the G7 summit and the outcome of the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.

The Nifty traded below the 24,800 level. Media, IT and metal shares declined while auto, private bank and bank stocks advanced.

At 13:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 203.67 points or 0.25% to 81,380.34. The Nifty 50 index declined 55.60 points or 0.23% to 24,797.80.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index fell 0.36% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index shed...