Mumbai, June 18 -- The key equity indices ended with modest losses today, extending their losing streak for the second day in a row, pressured by escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Market sentiment remained cautious, as global uncertainties are expected to guide market direction in the near term. Investors will closely track crude oil prices, developments from the G7 summit and the outcome of the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. The Nifty settled below the 24,850 mark after hitting day's high of 24,947.55 in early trade.

Consumer durables, private bank and auto shares advanced while media, IT and metal shares declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 138.64 p...