While GDP growth may have moderated in Q2FY25, inflation might not weigh so heavily on markets in Samvat 2081 say analysts. Here are some key insights on what may drive markets going forward
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said there is no shortage of crude oil in the world and enough refining capacity in the country to meet the domestic requirements. Referring to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the minister said it was his personal assessment that things will calm down, noting that it is in everybody's interest not to allow exaggeration to take place because everyone suffers. "There is no shortage of crude oil in the world," said Puri while replying to a question on the sidelines of an event regarding 'Rozgar Mela' here. "Prior to all these developments, the total amount of crude, which was produced in the world, was close to 105 million barrels a day. OPEC+, a group of producing countries, voluntarily cut about 5 million barrels (a day). "If you talk to them, they will say they do not deal with prices but if you limit the quantity which comes into the market, then you are obviously affecting prices. It came down to 97
Oil price today: Crude oil prices tumbled 6 per cent on Monday, with Brent settling under $72 and WTI at $67.38
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Brent futures were down $4.13, or 5.43 per cent, at $71.92 a barrel at 1445 GMT, while WTI US crude futures lost $4.04, or 5.63 per cent, to $67.74
Brent crude oil prices saw a considerable decline from the beginning of Samvat 2080 (November 12) until October 28, dropping by 12.33 per cent from $82.52 to $72.34 per barre
Oil prices have gained about 4 per cent this week after shedding more than 7 per cent last week on concerns of oversupply and weak demand and a perceived calming of Middle East tensions
The imposition of windfall tax on crude oil was introduced in 2022 to address excessive profits during high prices
The decline was largely driven by indications that Israel is going to avoid attacking Iran's oil infrastructure - one of the market's big concerns
Brent crude futures gained 23 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $74.68 a barrel by 0840 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $70.96 a barrel, up 29 cents, or 0.4 per cent
Crude oil prices have been steadier on Thursday around $70.50/b in Asian hours, ahead of the weekly EIA inventory release from the US.
At 6:30 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading about 14 points higher at 25,069, suggesting a flat to positive start for Indian markets.
At 6:30 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading about 49 points lower at 25,069, suggesting a negative start for Indian markets.
At 6:33 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading 30 points higher at 25,251, suggesting a higher start for Indian markets.
While the September inflation print may see a significant pick-up as base effects turn adverse and food prices register an upturn, food inflation, the RBI said, is expected to ease by Q4:2024-25
At 6:38 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading 114 points lower at 24,871, indicating a potential gap-down opening for Indian markets.
With global oil prices flaring due to widening conflict in the Middle East, India is watching the situation carefully and is confident of navigating any challenges it may pose, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. International oil prices have flared to over USD 78 per barrel from about USD 70 per barrel, as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Iran for a missile attack last week. "We are watching the situation very very carefully," Puri said at ExxonMobil Global Outlook 2024 here. Energy availability, he said, can be affected if there is an escalation in the Middle East. But supplies are not impacted and India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, is confident of being able to navigate any situation. "I am confident, we will be able to navigate as we did previously," he said. Puri said there is no shortage of oil and India is confident of sourcing its requirement. After the Iranian missile attack, it is being speculated
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There are concerns that such escalation could prompt Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz or attack Saudi infrastructure, as it did in 2019
Shares of Oil companies rallied over 3 per cent on Thursday as crude oil prices soared due to escalation of ongoing tensions in the Middle East region