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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

Oil shock concludes FY26 amid record gold, silver gains as volatility rises

The oil crisis is unfolding amid record global debt, fragile supply chains, and emerging market volatility

West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb

Global markets rebound amid Iran war tensions, as easing fears lift stocks while oil prices head for a record monthly surge

Brent crude set for record gain; Asian shares falter as Iran war rages

A month into the war, investors continue to be whipsawed by ‌a barrage of headlines as tensions and attacks between the US, Israel and Iran escalate

Markets underpricing oil shock risk, crude can hit $150/bbl: Analysts

Retail fuel price hike is unavoidable with crude above $110/bbl, suggest analysts at Elara Capital. At $125 crude, even after the excise cut, the retail price needs to rise by Rs 8-14/liter, they add.

A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill

A weaker rupee and a war-led jump in crude may make India pay more for imports, affecting headline inflation as well as the trade deficit

Stocks, real estate, bonds, gold, silver, oil: Where to invest in FY27?

Here's how leading analysts expect FY27 to play out for different asset classes and suggest an ideal investing strategy.

Oil prices jump after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis rebels attack Israel

Brent crude futures jumped $3.16, or 2.81 per cent, to $115.73 a barrel ​by 2205 GMT after settling 4.2 per cent ‌higher on ​Friday

West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise

FMCG firms are closely tracking crude-linked input costs amid West Asia tensions, while consumer durable companies have already raised prices due to rising raw material pressures

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,700 pts intraday, Nifty below 23k; key reasons

Stock Market crash today: Sensex and Nifty 50 snapped their two-day gaining streak on Friday after US President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6