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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.

India set to recieve first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, shows data

Refiners ​have purchased ‌Iranian oil amid the ‌West Asia conflict that ‌has disrupted supplies ​through ​the Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil futures crash 6% to hit lower circuit after US-Iran ceasefire

Crude oil prices retreated sharply on Wednesday crashing by 6 per cent to hit their lower circuit level in futures trade, tracking weak global benchmarks after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil futures for the April delivery slumped by Rs 640, or 6 per cent, to Rs 10,029 per barrel -- its lower circuit limit. Similarly, the May contract declined by Rs 565, or 6 per cent, to Rs 8,860 per barrel, also hitting its lower circuit limit amid aggressive selling as easing tensions reduced fears of supply disruptions. Globally, oil prices retreated after the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran, which is expected to restore supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz - a key transit route for nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May delivery tumbled by USD 17.11, or 15.15 per cent, to USD 95.84 per barrel, while Brent oil for June contract plunged by USD 14.52, or 13.2

Oil hovers near $110 as Trump's Iran deadline looms over Hormuz reopening

Typically WTI trades at a discount to Brent, but this has reversed in a market where barrels for earlier delivery command a higher price

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%

If crude spikes to $150/bbl for a quarter, we see FY27 (GDP) growth at around 5.7 per cent, CPI inflation breaching 6 per cent and the CAD widening to around 3 per cent of GDP, Morgan Stanley said.

Oil prices rise as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran; Brent crude at $110

Adding to supply concerns, Russia on Monday said Ukrainian ‌drones attacked ​the Caspian Pipeline ​Consortium's terminal on the Black Sea, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply

Saudi hikes Asia oil price to record premium amid Hormuz disruption

State oil producer Saudi Aramco will increase flagship Arab Light crude prices for May sales to a premium of $19.50 over regional benchmarks for refiners in Asia

Reliance slips 4%; stock hits over 10-month low, m-cap falls below ₹18 trn

Share price of Reliance Industries hit an over 10-month low at ₹1,300.20 in Monday's intra-day trade and has corrected by 19% from its 52-week high of ₹1,611.80 touched on January 5, 2026.

Every $10 rise in oil above $90/bbl may hit Nifty earnings by 3%: Bernstein

Beyond $90/bbl is when the decline steepens and things worsen as inflation starts eating into savings, impacting spend that gets especially bad for consumer sectors, Bernstein said in a recent note.

In times of market volatility, stagger capital deployment: Rajesh Saluja

Amid market turmoil, ASK Wealth's Rajesh Saluja urges investors to stay disciplined on asset allocation, avoid panic, and use staggered investing to navigate volatility

All talk, no walk, China shock: Coal gasification edge becomes clear

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won't move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest

Some stocks likely to buck the trend and shine despite West Asia war

The optimism expressed by brokerages could turn out to be true if West Asia war ends quickly, or if countries find a way to easily move cargo ships and oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz once again

Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, says HSBC

Crude oil sustaining above USD 100 per barrel will push the headline inflation above 6 per cent, the upper level of RBI's tolerance band, and trigger rate hikes, a foreign brokerage has said. Economists at HSBC said that consumer price inflation (CPI) will remain below 6 per cent if oil prices average below USD 100 per barrel, as per its modelling. "... Sustained oil above USD100/bbl would push inflation beyond 6 per cent, likely triggering rate hikes," the economists said, adding that we are at "crossroads" as Brent has averaged USD 100 in March. Amid speculation ahead of next Wednesday's monetary policy announcement on whether the RBI uses interest rates to defend the rupee, the report suggested risks of such a move. "An interest-rate defence for the INR can be expensive when the growth drag becomes non-linear and intensifies quickly with higher oil prices," it said. The economists recommended adopting a "neutral" stance on both the monetary and fiscal fronts for now, as the ...

West Asia war: Trump urges Iran deal before 'it's too late'; Brent at $109

The West Asia conflict continues to escalate as the US and Iran exchange warnings and global oil prices surge, with Brent crude rising to $109 a barrel. Here are the top updates at 10 am (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

OMC shares: HPCL, BPCL, IOC slide up to 5% as crude jumps above $100/bbl

In the past one month, the stock price of BPCL (down 28%), IOC (27%) and HPCL (25%) tanked over 24% owing to rising crude oil prices amid the Iran war.

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

Will FY27 be a year of fixed deposits as West Asia war dents stock returns?

Data shows that FDs beat stock market returns in FY26. Analysts, however, expect equities to outperform most asset classes in FY27 despite the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia.

Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes

Prices rose earlier on Wednesday but then uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to lock in gains

Sensex soars 2,000 pts, Nifty near 23,000: Key reasons for today's rally

India VIX, which reflects investors' perceptions of market volatility in the near term, fell 9.89 per cent to 25.13 amid hopes of de escalation in the West Asia conflict