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Shipowners seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exit
Shipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupted by conflict. While a US-Iran deal is announced, concerns about safety, mines, and Iranian actions persist, leaving hundreds of vessels stranded and global energy trade in limbo.
Crude oil prices rally after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz following US strikes; Brent oil near $95 a barrel
Concerns over a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a key maritime route that facilitates nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments — have kept crude oil prices elevated.
Stocks to Watch today: Vodafone Idea, ONGC, Suzlon, RVNL, Premier Energies
Stocks to Watch today, May 26, 2026: Hitachi Energy, Container Corp, IRCTC, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys are among the top stocks to watch during today's trading session
Crude oil prices rise after Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iran peace offer
The Strait of Hormuz continues to remain relatively shut, despite a Qatari gas tanker having crossed the region for the first time since the war began and a Panama-flagged bulk carrier bound for Brazil navigating the route through a designated area mapped by the Iranian forces.
Gainers & Losers: Vodafone Idea, ONGC among 7 big stock movers on Wednesday
Domestic markets surged Wednesday as oil fell below $100. Nifty and Sensex rose over 1%, with notable stock-specific movements across sectors in today's session
$200 crude oil scenario: How Reliance Industries, ONGC & OMCs stack up
Global oil prices are soaring, threatening India's import-reliant economy. A potential $200 per barrel scenario looms, impacting refiners and oil marketing companies severely. While Reliance Industries shows resilience, upstream players like ONGC face price caps. Gas companies grapple with supply route disruptions, potentially affecting industrial users and CNG availability.
Daily domestic LPG output raised by 25%: Petroleum ministry official
India's cooking gas production has risen 25 percent. Refineries are maximizing output to counter supply halts from the Gulf. This boost helps fill a gap caused by the Iran war impacting imports. Households are advised against panic booking. India's crude oil supply remains secure. Additional crude and LNG cargoes are en route to India.
Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatility; pharma, oil & gas gain, media falls
Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki were among major gainers on the Sensex, while losers were Power Grid Corporation, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Eternal. Among sectors, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU Bank telecom, metal added 0.4-1%, while media index shed 0.7%. Nifty Midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.
Closing Bell: Nifty crosses 24,200, Sensex surges 1,264 pts on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks
Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Power Grid Corp, Wipro, Eternal were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with Capital Goods, Oil & Gas, Power, Infra, Media, Realty, Consumer Durables, IT rise 2% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up more than 2 percent each.
Taking Stock: Market recovers but Nifty ends below 24,000; Sensex falls 583 pts
More than 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Himadri Speciality, HFCL, Sai Life Sciences, Coal India, Hitachi Energy, Navin Fluorine, ONGC, Apar Industries, MCX India, Lloyds Metals, Chennai Petro, among others.
Stocks to Watch Today: Coal India, Saatvik Green Energy, JK Tyre, Siemens, ONGC, Ram Ratna Wires, Landmark Cars, Gandhar Oil, P&G Health in focus on 27 May
Stocks to watch on 27 May: Stocks like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Siemens, JK Tyre and Industries, Procter and Gamble Health, Landmark Cars, Gandhar Oil Refinery India, Ram Ratna Wires, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel.
Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1,123 pts, Nifty below 24,500 as US-Iran tensions intensify
Except IT, all other sectoral indices ended in the red, with Infra, PSU Bank, Realty, Media, Oil & gas, Auto, Metal down 2-4%. Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices down 2% each. Tata Steel, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, SBI Life Insurance, L&T, JSW Steel were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Coal India, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Tech Mahindra.