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Indices gain after Thursday's rout, gains capped amid volatile oil

Markets recover after sharp fall but rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions keep investors cautious, limiting gains despite strong intraday rebound

Indices gain after Thursday's rout, gains capped amid volatile oil
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

How distorted West Asia crude pricing hurts India as war lifts import costs

System adds hundreds of millions of dollars to India's fuel import bill; ministry aware

How distorted West Asia crude pricing hurts India as war lifts import costs
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Crude oil futures slide 2% to ₹8,808 per barrel amid Iran supply hopes

Crude oil prices declined by Rs 190 to Rs 8,808 per barrel in futures trade on Friday as traders weighed the prospects of additional Iranian supply despite lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for the April delivery ended its three-day rally, declining by Rs 190, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 8,808 per barrel in a business turnover of 18,781 lots. Analysts said the fall in oil prices was driven by hopes of softening geopolitical risk premium following indications of a more pragmatic approach by the US towards Iranian crude supplies. In the overseas trade, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for May delivery fell USD 1.85, or nearly 2 per cent, to USD 93.70 per barrel, while Brent Oil for the same month contract slipped 0.34 per cent to trade at USD 108.28 per barrel in New York. The dip in crude prices, now around USD 107 per barrel for Brent against a peak of USD 119, reflects a 'relief valve' moment, though tensions remain high, Aam

Crude oil futures slide 2% to ₹8,808 per barrel amid Iran supply hopes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

Tyre stocks skid up to 18% in March; can slip another 24%, cautions analyst

Apollo Tyres, CEAT, Balkrishna Industries share prices could fall up to 24% from current levels, cautions technical analysts Kunal Shah of Mirae Asset Sharekhan.

Tyre stocks skid up to 18% in March; can slip another 24%, cautions analyst
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Brent crude falls to $107 as US, allies look to secure Strait of Hormuz

Brent futures fell $1.24, or 1.1 per cent, to $107.41 a barrel as of 0148 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.24, or 1.3 per cent, to $94.90

Brent crude falls to $107 as US, allies look to secure Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:31 AM IST

Brent crude touches $119 as attacks on Gulf energy spots hit supply

US crude prices surged above $100 a barrel after Politico reported the US will not implement an export ban

Brent crude touches $119 as attacks on Gulf energy spots hit supply
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

An economic policy response to the West Asia crisis: Managing supply shock

Policymakers will need to rely on both internal and external shock absorbers to guide the economy to its new equilibrium

An economic policy response to the West Asia crisis: Managing supply shock
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Crude at $100: Should you lock in home loan rates before FY26?

Rising crude oil prices amid tensions in West Asia could affect inflation and the RBI's rate trajectory. Borrowers may consider locking in home loan rates before the financial year ends

Crude at $100: Should you lock in home loan rates before FY26?
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; HPCL, Voltas, Swiggy, Dixon fall up to 5%

On the Nifty Midcap 100, Hindustan Petroleum stock was the top loser, down 4.35 per cent at ₹334.35 per cent

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; HPCL, Voltas, Swiggy, Dixon fall up to 5%
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

West Asia war updates: Iran hits Qatar LNG hub; Brent crude above $111

Iran strikes energy sites, including a key LNG hub in Qatar, as tensions rise across West Asia; oil prices climb past $111. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

West Asia war updates: Iran hits Qatar LNG hub; Brent crude above $111
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Asian shares skid as oil prices top $111 a barrel, Wall Street slumps

Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US stocks also sagged due to a report that said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil and gas prices spiking. That, and comments from the head of the Federal Reserve, led investors to expect there's less chance of getting the lower interest rates that they love. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 2.5 per cent to 53,875.94 and the Kospi in South Korea lost 1.3 per cent to 5,845.62. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng slipped 0.2 per cent to 25,725.77, while the Shanghai Composite index shed 0.9 per to 4,027.73. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 8,504.20 and Taiwan's Taiex fell 1.2 per cent. Brent crude, the international standard, was trading at USD 111.24 a barrel, up 3.6 per cent from a day earlier. US benchmark crude oil gained 0.8 per cent to USD 96.80 a barrel. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 1.4 per cent and flipped to a loss for the week so ...

Asian shares skid as oil prices top $111 a barrel, Wall Street slumps
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch

Global markets were down over 1% in Thursday's early trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, and fresh spike in crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty hints at a near 500-point gap-down start for the Nifty.

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 8:29 AM IST

This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC

Given that the last 18 months have been weak in terms of valuations, earnings and technical trends, the outlook for the next 18 months is becoming attractive, he said.

This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here

For OMCs, analysts suggest the fall in stock prices reflects, to some extent, the pain on account of higher crude oil prices that surged past the $100 a barrel (bbl) mark

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Crude above $100: What it means for India's economy and energy

Crude oil above $100 a barrel threatens to widen India's CAD, stoke inflation, and strain key sectors, even as upstream firms gain and downstream players face margin pressures

Crude above $100: What it means for India's economy and energy
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 9:44 PM IST

Iran war impact: Emkay sees Nifty at 21,000; lists top 3 stocks to buy now

Emkay Global warns of a 10-per cent downside in Nifty as Iran war volatility keeps crude oil above $100 per barrel. It has picked HDFC Bank, Eternal, and Max Healthcare as top stocks to buy now.

Iran war impact: Emkay sees Nifty at 21,000; lists top 3 stocks to buy now
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

Iran war: OMCs face further downgrades if crude oil prices stay elevated

Rising crude prices and unchanged retail fuel rates could squeeze marketing margins of oil marketing companies and trigger further rating downgrades if the Iran conflict persists

Iran war: OMCs face further downgrades if crude oil prices stay elevated
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Nomura cuts Dec 2026 Nifty target by 15%; mid, smallcaps at risk

The research and broking house sees up to 10 - 15 per cent risk to consensus earnings estimates for FY27F in case oil prices remain at elevated levels.

Nomura cuts Dec 2026 Nifty target by 15%; mid, smallcaps at risk
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Crude futures rise to ₹9,171/barrel on strong global cues; Brent hits $106

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for March delivery increased by ₹119, or 1.31 per cent, to ₹9,171 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,745 lots

Crude futures rise to ₹9,171/barrel on strong global cues; Brent hits $106
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Iran war pushes oil above $100; $110 crude may force fuel price hike: Elara

Crude oil above $110 could become a "breaking point" for India, forcing fuel price hikes and pressuring government finances, says Elara Capital. Notably, oil prices hit $106 per barrel on Monday

Iran war pushes oil above $100; $110 crude may force fuel price hike: Elara
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST