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OMCs, gas utilities remain top picks despite fresh oil price volatility: ICICI Securities
Probal Sen, Senior Research Analyst-Indian Oil & Gas Sector, Indian Agrichem Sector, Institutional Equities at ICICI Securities discusses India's energy outlook, LPG supply risks, ONGC and Oil India, while Trading.com's Peter McGuire shares his view on crude prices amid escalating West Asia tensions.
IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices
Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories to stay under pressure until Gulf supplies resume.
Bijay Kumar Mohanty assumes additional charge as CMD, IREDA
India's state owned Indian Renewable Energy Devlopment Agency (IREDA) on Wednesday, says its director of Finance, Bijay Kumar Mohanty who has assumed additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director on July 1. He's a fellow member at of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and has 27 years of experience in the Indian power sector, where he worked with the Central Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Ltd (CESCO) and Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GRIDCO).
RBI's New collateral rule is a 'death knell' for prop trading, warns Crosseas Capital MD
Rajesh Baheti, Managing Director of Crosseas Capital Services, estimated that Indian broking houses and domestic high-frequency trading (HFT) firms account for 30% to 35% of total exchange turnover. He said the new collateral requirements could reduce activity in this segment by 30% to 35%, resulting in an estimated 10% to 12% decline in overall daily trading volumes.
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: Govt
India's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insurance. This globally accepted practice, seen in countries like Brazil, has saved India over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange and boosted farmers' incomes. The initiative enhances energy security, cuts emissions, and supports cleaner mobility, with the government committed to its safe and transparent implementation.
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P Global
Shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far below pre-war levels. Indian refiners, however, are demonstrating remarkable resilience, successfully diversifying their crude oil sources to include Russian, Brazilian, West African, and US grades amidst ongoing global energy supply disruptions. Market watchers remain vigilant as geopolitical tensions continue to influence oil trade.
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energy
Indian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sustainable finance. The Reserve Bank of India's Green Deposit Framework, introduced in 2023, has played a key role. Banks are channeling these funds into environmentally friendly projects like renewable energy and clean transportation.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
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Strong earnings: Vedanta, JSW Steel among 10 largecaps that reported best Q4 results
Indian markets conclude the Q4 earnings season with robust results. Vedanta, JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Samvardhana Motherson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Energy, and BPCL reported significant year-on-year growth in profits and revenues. This widespread outperformance across various sectors signals a strong financial performance for these large-cap companies.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 27: JP Power Ventures, Adani Total Gas, HFCL, Swiggy, Suzlon Energy among top gainers
On May 27, the Indian stock market showed little movement amidst US-Iran conflict uncertainty. The Nifty 50 closed down 0.03%, and the Sensex fell 0.19%. Sector performance varied, with Nifty Media rising 3% and Nifty Private Bank among the top decliners.
Maruti Suzuki rolls out WFH, bans non-critical foreign travel in line with PM Modi's austerity call
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is adopting austerity and efficiency measures. These steps aim to conserve fuel and reduce foreign exchange expenditure. The company is encouraging work from home where possible. Travel is being minimized, with virtual meetings preferred. Employees are urged to carpool and use public transport. Offices will optimize energy use.