RIL is a key beneficiary of energy inflation, with every $1 per barrel improvement in annualised refining margins adding an estimated $400-450 million to RIL's consolidated Ebitda, Jefferies said
The MCX Crude Oil futures seem on course to test the 100-DMA around Rs 8,050-level; Select momentum oscillators on Natural Gas have hit oversold territory, thus a pull-back rally can be expected.
The rupee ended the day at 77.98 to a dollar against a close of 78.07 on Friday
Oil prices have neutralised owing to the balance of recession fears with tight supply in world markets
The rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 77.98 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday as crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels. However, unabated foreign fund outflows restricted the appreciation bias in the rupee, forex dealers said. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened strong at 77.98 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 77.87 and a low of 78.03. It finally settled at 77.98, a rise of 7 paise over its previous close of 78.05. "Rupee consolidated in a broad range despite volatility in domestic and global equities. Fed projection showed economic growth slowing to a below-trend rate of 1.7 per cent," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 237.42 points or 0.46 per cent higher at 51,597.84, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 56.65 points or 0.37 per cent to 15,350.15. The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength
CLOSING BELL: This was the first gain for benchmark indices in seven days
Oil prices tumbled about 5 per cent to a three-week low on Friday, as investors feared that interest rate hikes from major central banks could slow the global economy and cut demand for energy.
The US government said while it is pursuing diplomacy to revive a nuclear deal with Iran, it will continue to use sanctions to limit exports of oil from Iran
CLOSING BELL: Bajaj twins, Coal India, JSW Steel, Apollo Hospitals, ITC, ICICI Bank, RIL, and HDFC Bank were the top Nifty gainers, rising between 0.8 per cent and 3 per cent
The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) -- the fuel that helps aeroplanes fly -- has been increased by Rs 19,757.13 per kilolitre, or 16.26%, to Rs 1,41,232.87 per kl (Rs 141.2 per litre) in Delhi
Oil prices have taken a dive after US decided on an interest rate hike. The hike increased by the Fed Reserve by 2% overnight is the highest in more than a two and a half decades
The MCX Natural Gas futures can slide all the way towards its 100-DMA placed at Rs 485-level; Crude Oil prices may see share reaction on breakout of the Rs 9,000-9,700 expected trading band.
Analysts believe that the persistent FII selloff, fear of aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) and weaker rupee was dampening investors' sentiment.
Indian state fuel retailers have agreed to provide monetary relief to sugar mills and other producers of ethanol to compensate for high energy costs to boost biofuel production, according to a letter.
Stock market highlights: Over 35 Nifty stocks ended the session in the red with Bajaj Finance, HDFC, Kotak Bank, Hindalco, Wipro, Reliance Industries, Tech M, and Infosys falling between 2.5-4%
The rupee depreciated by 8 paise to close at 77.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign capital outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.74 against the greenback and finally settled at 77.76, down 8 paise over its previous close. During the session, the rupee touched an all-time low of 77.81 against the American currency. On Wednesday, the rupee had recovered from its record low to close 10 paise higher at 77.68. "Volatility in rupee remained low even after the release of RBI policy statement," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday raised the key interest rate by 50 basis points, the second increase in five weeks, to rein in the rise in prices that it saw continuing to hurt consumers in the near-term. The rate hike comes on the back of a 40 bps increase by the RBI at an ...
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On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures may test support near Rs 8,600-level; Natural Gas futures are likely to consolidate with support seen at Rs 600-mark.