Devangshu Datta

With LNG flows from Qatar disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, the government prioritises household gas and transport fuel while industry braces for supply cuts and higher costs

The tile industry could see drops in production and drastic margin compression, as energy costs, which are usually 20-25 per cent of net sales, could spike enormously

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Instead of steep hikes, states are relying on licence fee increases, reserve price revisions, and recalibration of tax

The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed to shipping, choking off 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply

BEL is a manufacturer and integrator of radars, communication systems, EW suites, and avionics

While the Middle East conflict has hit sentiment, analysts say strong diesel cracks, petchem margins, and rising contributions from telecom, retail and new businesses could soften the blow for RIL

IndiGo's earlier positive outlook has been upended by the Iran conflict, with airspace closures, rising fuel costs and operational disruptions raising the risk of further valuation downgrades

Escalating tensions in West Asia threaten crude and LNG flows via the Strait of Hormuz, pushing prices sharply higher and lifting prospects for ONGC and Oil India even as OMCs face pressure

With nearly half its order book linked to the Middle East, L&T may see short-term disruptions from the Iran conflict, raising concerns over execution, exports and regional project pipelines

Hitachi Energy India's stock has jumped 54% in a month on strong Q3 results, robust order flows and rising margin visibility, though analysts warn high valuations could amplify downside risks

US plans steep countervailing duties on solar imports from India, prompting module makers to explore alternative markets and new supply chain strategies to mitigate the impact

NBFCs reported stronger Q3FY26 growth with margin expansion, lower credit costs and improved asset quality; a revival in infrastructure-linked activity could further support sector momentum into FY27

Strong Q4CY25 order inflow boosts outlook, but margin recovery and sustained execution pace remain key for ABB's re-rating

Slow road awards and execution delays weigh on infra firms in Q3FY26, though FY27 Budget capex push and toll growth offer medium-term support

Steel prices have rebounded and domestic demand is firm, while non-ferrous metals benefit from tight LME inventories and global supply issues, supporting a positive near-term view on metal stocks

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Rising crude costs, reduced access to discounted Russian oil and heavy capex may pressure OMCs, though strong GRMs, demand growth and LPG subsidies support profits

ONGC's Q3 was weighed down by lower crude realisations, but improved gas realisations, rising new well gas share and upcoming projects may bolster medium-term production

Hindalco's Q3 met expectations but analysts flagged risks from rising capex, Novelis disruptions and higher working capital needs, which could pressure leverage over the next four years