Crude Oil Price
Stranded Gulf supply, Iran conflict may push Brent toward $130-145: Analyst
If the conflict extends another eight weeks without a credible Hormuz reopening, expect Brent at $130-145 per barrel, with the World Bank's adverse scenario averaging $115 for the full year
 "Stranded Gulf supply, Iran conflict may push Brent toward $130-145: Analyst")
High oil prices, weak rupee: 5 reasons why Sensex fell 750 points intraday
Stock market crash today: Sensex drops 750 pts, Nifty falls below 24,000 intraday as renewed US-Iran tensions, crude oil above $110, weak rupee, and FII selling drag markets on May 5
 "High oil prices, weak rupee: 5 reasons why Sensex fell 750 points intraday")
Rupee closes at new low of 95.09 vs US dollar amid crude price rise
The currency depreciated nearly 0.2 per cent on Monday to settle at new closing low of 95.09 against the US dollar
 "Rupee closes at new low of 95.09 vs US dollar amid crude price rise")
Crude oil prices expected to remain high and volatile, says CRISIL
CRISIL says Brent crude prices may stay elevated amid supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, and constrained flows, revising its FY27 price outlook upward to $90-$95 per barrel
 "Crude oil prices expected to remain high and volatile, says CRISIL")
BJP win may revive corporate interest in WB; realty may see achhe din: Analysts
A BJP win in West Bengal, said G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics, could see economic growth-related initiatives. More corporate capital, he said could find its way into WB.
 "BJP win may revive corporate interest in WB; realty may see achhe din: Analysts")
'Sell in May' not a good approach in 2026, says tech analyst Ajit Mishra
Nifty may remain rangebound in near-term; investors may prefer a calibrated strategy - staying invested while selectively booking profits in overheated stocks, says Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking.
 "'Sell in May' not a good approach in 2026, says tech analyst Ajit Mishra")
Oil falls after Trump announces Project Freedom to escort ships via Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $108.11 a barrel by 0400 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday
 "Oil falls after Trump announces Project Freedom to escort ships via Hormuz")
Fiscal stress a reality, committed to capex target: Expenditure secy
DFS secretary says high-level banking panel to oversee balance sheet constraints
 "Fiscal stress a reality, committed to capex target: Expenditure secy")
Oil falls as Iran proposes talks but prices still set for weekly gains
Brent's June contract hit $126.41 a barrel on Thursday, marking the highest level since March 2022, before ending the session down
 "Oil falls as Iran proposes talks but prices still set for weekly gains")
Best of BS Opinion: FinMin offers sobering view of macroeconomic risks
From rising oil-linked risks and services data gaps to gold loan expansion and global capital flows, here are the key insights from Business Standard's Opinion page
 "Best of BS Opinion: FinMin offers sobering view of macroeconomic risks")
Venezuela, Brazil among India's top 5 crude oil suppliers in April
Supply disruptions in West Asia and Strait of Hormuz closure prompt India to recalibrate sourcing, with Venezuela and Brazil replacing Iraq and the US in April
Markets, rupee slide as oil hits 4-year high; Brent surges to $126/barrel
Equities close in the red but post best monthly gains since Dec 2023
 "Markets, rupee slide as oil hits 4-year high; Brent surges to $126/barrel")
BSE Small, Midcap indices set to post best monthly rally in 12 years
Among 1,262 stocks from the BSE Smallcap index, over half, or 734 stocks, outperformed in April by recording more than 20 per cent return, data shows.
 "BSE Small, Midcap indices set to post best monthly rally in 12 years")
Indian oil firms' losses likely to ease as purchasing costs fall
Sharp decline in spot crude premiums offsets surge in Brent prices, offering partial relief to Indian oil marketing companies as global supply disruptions reshape pricing dynamics
 "Indian oil firms' losses likely to ease as purchasing costs fall")
Rupee hits record low: Analysts flag 96-97 levels as oil, Fed stance weigh
Rupee hit a record low of 95.32 vs dollar on Thursday. Going ahead, analysts see further downside with 96-97 levels in focus as oil surge, FII outflows and hawkish US Fed weigh on outlook
Brent crude surges past $125 as Iran-US war fears roil oil markets
Brent crude to be delivered in June jumped 6.2 per cent to $125.36 and Brent to be delivered in July rose 3.1 per cent to $113.85
 "Brent crude surges past $125 as Iran-US war fears roil oil markets")
Rupee slips below 95/$ as FII outflows, oil keep pressure on; US Fed weighs
The Indian rupee started the session flat at 95.02/$, down 17 points or 0.18 per cent compared with Wednesday's close of 94.85/$
 "Rupee slips below 95/$ as FII outflows, oil keep pressure on; US Fed weighs")
Crude oil may stay elevated despite UAE's decision to quit Opec: Analysts
The closure of Strait of Hormuz (SoH), analysts said, is the primary reason for this as oil supplies from this region remain curtailed.
 "Crude oil may stay elevated despite UAE's decision to quit Opec: Analysts")
West Asia war impact managed well, but some concerns remain: Madan Sabnavis
More importantly, the inflation has been kept under control as of now with the government absorbing a large part of the crude oil cost increase.
 "West Asia war impact managed well, but some concerns remain: Madan Sabnavis")
Brent at $114: Why inventory drawdowns are resetting crude's floor
Brent near $114 signals tight supply as inventories plunge. Backwardation, outages, and demand risks amid Iran war may reset crude's floor to $75-80, says Anindya Banerjee of Kotak Securities
 "Brent at $114: Why inventory drawdowns are resetting crude's floor")