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Oil prices surge on Iran war risks; Asian markets trade cautiously

Oil prices continued to surge on worries of a prolonged Iran war, but the Asian markets that were open Friday rose moderately in cautious trading, while others were closed for the Good Friday holidays. Benchmark US crude rose 11.4 per cent to USD 111.54 a barrel. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 7.8 per cent to USD 109.03 per barrel. "A more extended conflict raises the threat to physical infrastructure, extends disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, and will entail a longer post-war recovery period, with price impacts spilling over later into the year," according to a report from BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions. The US only relies on the Persian Gulf for a fraction of the oil it imports, but oil is a commodity and prices are set in a global market. The situation is very different in Asia. Japan, for example, relies on access to the Strait of Hormuz for much of the nation's oil import needs and would need to rely on alternative routes. But some analyst

Gains ahead for Bharti Airtel on multiple triggers, recent correction

Bharti Airtel may see upside from tariff hikes, data monetisation and Nxtra expansion, with lower capex aiding deleveraging despite recent stock correction

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends near day's high; Nifty tops 22,700 as Rupee recovers; IT, FMCG rise

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.30 per cent and 0.50 per cent down, respectively

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.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex settles off day's high; Nifty below 22700; pharma, healthcare stocks weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.24 per cent and 3.24 per cent higher, respectively.

Nifty outlook FY27: Analysts see 23% upside to 27,500 amid volatility

Muthuselvaraj, technical analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan believes that the overall chart structure for Nifty remains bullish as long as the index holds above 21,750 levels.

Markets in rear view: IPOs mine record riches from a volatile FY26

Activity could moderate in early FY27 amid 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

Market Close: Sensex ends FY26's last day 1,635 pts down, Nifty below 22,400 as US-Iran war weighs

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.68 per cent and 2.66 per cent down, respectively

Nomura flags stress in MSME, vehicle loans as fuel shock hits NBFC sector

The brokerage assessing the impact of a prolonged conflict noted that these segments face the highest near-term risk, while housing, gold, and power loans appear relatively better insulated

Force Motors, GMDC, Ola Electrctric: Here's a look at FY26 gainers & losers

The Nifty50 is expected to close the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) with nearly 3 per cent loss, against a 5.3 per cent gain in the preceding financial year.

Execution, valuations could reverse Trent's fortunes despite pressures

Weak same-store sales, rising competition, muted discretionary demand weigh on sales

Infosys gains from M&A, valuations offer comfort amid AI-driven shift

Infosys' acquisitions of Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus Global strengthen AI-led capabilities, while sector valuations remain below historical averages amid ongoing correction

₹1.5 trn hit to exchequer as govt cuts petrol, diesel excise: Deven Choksey

Deven Choksey believes the excise cut may bring some respite to OMCs amid high energy prices, while create a ₹1.5 trillion dent to the exchequer per year.

UBS Global downgrades India stocks to neutral on high oil sensitivity

Stock gauges in energy import-dependent markets such as India and Europe have dropped over 9 per cent since the Iran war started, more than double the decline in the US

Sensex zooms 1,500 points on ceasefire hope: Should you sell the rally?

Analysts believe a lot now depends on what Trump does after the 5-day ceasefire and how crude oil prices, bond yields play out.

India's market capitalisation erodes $1.3 trillion from peak, shows data

While global mcap has declined 7.3 per cent this month, India's 13.3 per cent drop is the steepest among major markets

Stock Market close: Sensex sinks 1,837 pts, Nifty at 22,512 as US-Iran conflict escalates

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 3.97 per cent down, each

Mkts brace for more turbulence as Iran war shows no signs of de-escalation

Escalating conflict, rising oil prices and rupee pressure likely to keep markets volatile as investors turn cautious amid global uncertainty

FPIs sell financial services and auto stocks most in first half of March

FPIs dump financial, auto and telecom stocks amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, signalling a shift to risk-off sentiment in Indian markets