Mumbai, June 19 -- The key domestic indices traded sideways in early trade, amid ongoing rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Further impacting sentiment was the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates, with expectations of inflation picking up meaningfully in the coming months. Market direction will likely continue to be shaped by these geopolitical developments, with investors keeping a close eye on crude oil prices and broader global events. The Nifty traded above the 24,800 level.

IT, metal and PSU Bank shares declined while auto, realty and media stocks advanced.

At 09:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 62.38 points or 0.06% to 81,416.28. The Nifty 50 index rose 6.85 points or 0.0...