Iran talks jitters lift Brent to $77–$78 as IT shares push Nifty higher on June 22

Early on June 22, concerns over a potential escalation in West Asia grew after reports said an Iranian delegation walked out of peace talks in Switzerland and after renewed threats from Donald Trump, helping Brent crude rebound from around $73 a barrel to the $77–$78 range. Indian equities opened higher, with the Nifty and Sensex posting modest gains led by IT stocks. Energy names such as ONGC and Adani Enterprises traded lower. India VIX edged up to 12.97 but stayed low, pointing to muted near-term volatility expectations.