Stock market today, June 19 -- India's stock market benchmarks opened modestly on Thursday, as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East made investors cautious.

The Nifty 50 declined by 0.04% to 24,803.25, while the BSE Sensex dropped 0.05% to 81,403.94 as of 9:15 IST.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that goods inflation might pick up during the summer, partially due to tariffs associated with U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies. Geopolitical uncertainties continue to take center stage.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has extended into its seventh day, with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissing Trump's call for an unconditional surrender. I...