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India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: Centre
India is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy security and ample reserves. This collective effort aims to ease the nation's financial burden from high international crude prices. Prime Minister Modi urges public participation to reduce consumption and protect foreign exchange reserves.
Oil India Ltd gains for third consecutive session
Oil India Ltd is quoting at Rs 460, up 1.28% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 10.46% in last one year as compared to a 3.95% drop in NIFTY and a 15.62% drop in the Nifty Energy index.
Rs 1,600-1,700 Crore A Day, Rs 1 Lakh Crore In 10 Weeks: Cost Of Insulating India From Global Energy Shock
Despite a 50 per cent surge in input crude oil prices, petrol and diesel continue to be priced at a two-year-old rate of Rs 94.77 a litre and Rs 87.67 per litre respectively. Domestic cooking gas LPG prices were raised in March by Rs 60 per cylinder, but they are still way lower than the actual cost.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
From Chennai to Abu Dhabi: How Indian manufacturers are breaking into the Middle East’s oil supply chain
Indian engineering firms are now entering the Middle East's oil and gas supply chains. Global energy companies are broadening their supplier choices. This opens doors for Indian manufacturers meeting strict standards. Companies like LSI-MECH Engineers are gaining approval. The Middle East continues energy infrastructure investment. Diversifying vendor bases is a priority for global firms.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Power Grid shares on 4 May
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Nifty 50 increased by 0.4% to 23,998. Broader market indices performed well. A consolidation phase is expected, and investors are advised to buy high-quality stocks. Monitoring geopolitical volatility will be essential as earnings season progresses.
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
Top Gainers and Losers on April 30: Vedanta, Waaree Energies, Eternal, Adani Energy, Ceat, among top losers
The Indian stock market declined in April's final session due to rising crude oil prices and a weak rupee, with the Nifty 50 down 0.73% and the Sensex 0.78%. Both indices recorded over 7% gains for the month, while the rupee hit a record low against the dollar.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Top Gainers & Losers on April 22: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Nykaa, PTC Industries among top losers
The Indian stock market experienced a sell-off on April 22, closing lower as technology stocks plunged. The Nifty 50 fell 0.81%, and S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.95%, with investors wary of US-Iran tensions and fluctuating crude oil prices.
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
A major oil supply disruption is underway due to the US-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This event is the worst energy crisis the world has faced, impacting crude, natural gas and refined fuel supplies. The disruption's scale is unprecedented in daily output lost, surpassing past energy shocks.