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Nifty Auto skids 2% on oil spike; analyst says long-term outlook firm

Tube Investments of India, Ashok Leyland were among the major laggards. Both counters fell over 3 per cent as the Brent price surged to $85 per barrel mark, adding pressure on auto stocks.

Crude oil prices will be the key driver of equities for now: Nilesh Shah

The oil market, Shah of Kotak AMC said, is signalling that supplies could get constrained again, which may lead to another increase in prices. All this will impact how equity markets play out.

Global risks persist despite markets' optimism after the Iran conflict

Risks to the global economy persist, and it is far too early to celebrate finger on the pulse

Stock Market Crash: Sensex tanks 1,677 pts, Nifty ends at 23,882 on renewed US-Iran tension

Stock Market Crash Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex posted worst session since late March. The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.55 per cent and 2.24 per cent lower, respectively

Crude Oil: The 'Risk Premium' was compressed, not extinguished

Recent pullback in crude oil prices from the channel support suggests short-covering, but the prevailing structure continues to reflect lower highs and lower lows, keeping the broader downtrend intact

BPCL, HPCL, IOCL slip up to 4%; ONGC gains 2% as crude oil prices rise

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of HPCL, BPCL and IOC plunged between 17 per cent and 22 per cent, as against a 8.9 per cent decline in BSE Sensex.

Economics of energy: India needs transparent pricing and a fiscal strategy

India's dependence on oil imports and its climate commitments require that petroleum consumption is replaced, to the extent possible, by electricity, preferably renewable

Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026

Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.

Oil edges lower as Hormuz shipments resume despite ship attack near Oman

Brent crude ‌futures fell 19 cents, or 0.25%, to $75.07 a barrel as of 0055 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 13 cents, or 0.18%, to $71.79 a barrel

Nifty Auto index rallies 2%; Tata Motors PV, M&M, Eicher surge up to 3%

Key trigger: Brent Crude prices have declined to $73/barrel, to almost its lowest since start of the US Iran war on February 28, 2026.

Stock Market Close: Sensex climbs 791 points, Nifty settles at 24,022; IT, bank shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.10 per cent and 0.39 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 893 pts, Nifty ends at 23824; IT, metal, PSU Bank shares bleed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 1.05 per cent and 0.48 per cent down, respectively

Oil market may re-enter surplus zone; Brent could slide up to $66/bbl

Brent to trade within $70-$76/bbl range over the next quarter, with downside risks extending toward $66-$68/bbl should Iranian supply recover faster than anticipated.

Worst is over for crude oil prices for now: Jim Burkhard, S&P Global Energy

Oil prices will remain volatile, but we expect Brent to move into the $80-$90 range, says Jim Burkhard, vice-president and head of research for oil markets, energy and mobility at S&P Global Energy.

Crude surplus may widen Russian discounts as supplies rise post-ceasefire

Indian refiners expect Russian crude discounts to widen as additional supplies from Iran and West Asia enter the market following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil prices fall as tankers resume transit through Strait of Hormuz

By 0645 GMT, Brent crude futures gained 51 cents, or 0.64 per cent, to $80.36 a barrel, and ‌US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.28, or 1.7 per cent, to $77.88 a barrel

Deal done, but don't count on cheap Oil yet; cautions Mirae Asset Sharekhan

Shipping data firm Kpler estimates that daily transits may rise to around 40 vessels within the first month - less than half the pre-war average of 100, says Mohammed Imran, of Mirae Asset Sharekhan.

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 737 pts, Nifty ends at 23,854; rupee gains 40 paise on Iran-US deal

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.29 per cent and 1.11 per cent higher, respectively

Ashok Leyland, TaMo, Maruti soar up to 9%; what's driving auto stocks?

Falling crude price is a clear positive for India's automobile and tyre sectors, where raw material and logistics costs are highly sensitive to crude derivatives, say analysts at ICICI Securities.

Street signs: Lottery beats connections; Nifty levels & referrals return

From IPO allotment fairness and Nifty's key support levels to Zerodha reviving referrals, key market trends are shaping investor sentiment