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Brent to stay elevated amid supply shocks; easing likely by Q3: Analyst

Brent futures are currently trading near $95/bbl after a 4.6 per cent correction, yet remain up 31 per cent since the start of the conflict, 56 per cent year-to-date

Brent to stay elevated amid supply shocks; easing likely by Q3: Analyst
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz blockade impact: 2.3mbpd oil supply at risk, says Nomura

Iran, according to Nomura's estimates, has been the biggest beneficiary since the war broke out in terms oil revenues that rose 36 per cent y-o-y in March 2026 to $5.7 billion

Strait of Hormuz blockade impact: 2.3mbpd oil supply at risk, says Nomura
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,680 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,555; key reasons

The Sensex touched a low of 75,868, down 1,682 points, or 2 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday low of 23,555, down 495 points, or 2 per cent

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,680 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,555; key reasons
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 4:05 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 703 points, Nifty at 23,843; Adani Ent, ICICI Bank top gainers

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The GIFT Nifty hinted at a negative open. Asian markets fell as the US will block the Iranian ports after failed talks

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 703 points, Nifty at 23,843; Adani Ent, ICICI Bank top gainers
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more

NSE expands into commodities, FPI settlement norms evolve amid tax concerns, and mutual funds adopt distinct branding for specialised investment funds

Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce

Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict

West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Oil prices set for biggest weekly loss in 10 months after US-Iran ceasefire

Brent crude futures were up 5 cents, or 0.05 per cent, at $95.97 a barrel by 1150 GMT

Oil prices set for biggest weekly loss in 10 months after US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 919 points, Nifty ends at 24,050 as traders assess US-Iran tensions

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.52 per cent and 1.65 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 919 points, Nifty ends at 24,050 as traders assess US-Iran tensions
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

China's independent refiners buy Iran oil at premiums to Brent for 1st time

Iranian oil typically trades at discounts to Brent because of the sanctions and Chinese independent refiners, also known as teapots, are its biggest buyers

China's independent refiners buy Iran oil at premiums to Brent for 1st time
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Oil prices rise following strikes on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure

Brent crude futures gained 83 cents, or 0.87 per cent, ‌to $96.75 a barrel as of 0100 GMT

Oil prices rise following strikes on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 931 points, Nifty below 23,800 amid fresh tensions in West Asia

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday: The GIFT Nifty hinted at a negative open as oil prices resumed gains while traders digested a flimsy ceasefire between the US and Iran

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 931 points, Nifty below 23,800 amid fresh tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Oil prices to hold around $88-95/barrel for next 4-6 weeks, says analyst

Mohammed Imran of Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects that Brent and WTI floor prices would remain elevated at pre-war levels

Oil prices to hold around $88-95/barrel for next 4-6 weeks, says analyst
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Markets believe that the worst phase of West Asia war is over: Samir Arora

Markets had discounted the bad news with select pockets seeing a dip of over 15 per cent, which have recovered partially now, Arora of Helios Capital said.

Markets believe that the worst phase of West Asia war is over: Samir Arora
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

Rupee extends rally, forward premiums slump as oil dives on ceasefire

The one-year implied rate on the dollar/rupee forward fell 22 basis points to 3.08 per cent

Rupee extends rally, forward premiums slump as oil dives on ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex up 2,946 pts, Nifty ends at 23,997 on West Asia ceasefire, RBI policy outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: The GIF Nifty signalled that the Nifty50 may open over 600 points higher as oil prices corrected sharply after US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire

Market Close: Sensex up 2,946 pts, Nifty ends at 23,997 on West Asia ceasefire, RBI policy outcome
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 510 points, Nifty reclaims 23,000 ahead of RBI MPC decision

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Tuesday: The Nifty50 may break its three-day gaining streak at open. Asia markets were trading mixed as traders focus on Middle East situation

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 510 points, Nifty reclaims 23,000 ahead of RBI MPC decision
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, up 787 pts, Nifty tops 22,950 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The Nifty50 may log losses at open as indicated by the GIFT Nifty.

Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, up 787 pts, Nifty tops 22,950 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

US crude jumps over 11%, Brent nearly 8% as Trump vows more attacks on Iran

US West Texas Intermediate ​crude futures rose $11.42, or 11.41 per cent, at $111.54 per barrel, settling at their biggest absolute price rise since 2020

US crude jumps over 11%, Brent nearly 8% as Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Brent above $100 on supply shocks; de-escalation may cool prices: Analyst

The risk-reward profile has shifted decisively to the downside as de-escalation signals intensify, raising the prospect of a rapid $20-30/bbl correction as the geopolitical risk premium unwinds

Brent above $100 on supply shocks; de-escalation may cool prices: Analyst
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex settles off day's high; Nifty below 22700; pharma, healthcare stocks weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.24 per cent and 3.24 per cent higher, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex settles off day's high; Nifty below 22700; pharma, healthcare stocks weigh
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:55 PM IST