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Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
Ola Electric in talks to supply battery cells to global automakers
Ola Electric is in discussions with global and domestic automakers to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs. The company's Krishnagiri gigafactory is set to expand its capacity significantly. This move aims to position Ola as a key supplier in India's growing electric vehicle and energy storage market. Ola is preparing for demand beyond its own vehicle production.
PM Modi likely to seek more energy supplies from UAE during short visit, sources say
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE to discuss long-term energy supply deals and expand strategic oil reserves. The visit, part of a five-nation tour, aims to secure supplies disrupted by global conflicts. Modi will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore energy cooperation and other bilateral issues.
India asks US for Russian waiver extension as Iran war drags on
India has requested the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports. This comes as the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf impacts global energy supplies. India emphasises that securing energy supplies remains a top priority for its citizens. Indian refiners are increasing Russian oil imports before the current waiver expires.
Market Stress: How the Middle East war is rattling global markets and economies
The Middle East conflict is significantly impacting global economies, driving up oil prices and weakening currencies. Asia, heavily reliant on imported energy, faces particular vulnerability, with rising food inflation and consumer costs adding to economic pressures worldwide. Investors are closely watching central bank responses to these escalating geopolitical and financial challenges.
India Stocks Open Higher on Global Cues; Energy and Metal Stocks Advance - Investing.com India
India Stocks Open Higher on Global Cues; Energy and Metal Stocks AdvanceInvesting.com India
Two pacts to boost India’s LPG supplies & strategic reserves during PM Modi's visit to UAE
India and the UAE are likely to sign two MoUs on Friday focused on LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation, aimed at strengthening India’s energy security amid ongoing global turmoil.
Federal Bank, Indian Bank, MCX & Nalco in MSCI Global
Global index provider MSCI has announced significant changes to its indices. Federal Bank, Indian Bank, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, and National Aluminium Company are set to join the Global Standard Index. This move is anticipated to bring substantial investment into these stocks. Adani Energy Solutions will not be added due to surveillance measures.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Adani Group is jumping into Europe's deep waters. What can happen
Adani Ports is making a significant leap beyond traditional port operations, venturing into Europe's complex offshore and subsea market. Through a new partnership with Oceaneering International and its Astro Offshore arm, the company aims to become a global maritime infrastructure and offshore-services platform, focusing on deepwater engineering and underwater infrastructure for energy projects.
Work-From-Home Revival Can Dent Urban Tyre Demand, Restructure Rubber Industry: Airia Chief
Energy uncertainty also feeds into rawmaterial strategy. Natural rubber prices remain elevated amid global supply disruptions, while synthetic rubber stays exposed to crude price volatility.
Global oil supply to plunge below demand this year on Iran war, IEA says
Global oil supply is set to fall short of demand this year, with the Iran war severely impacting Middle East production. The International Energy Agency reports significant supply losses and a projected deficit of 1.78 million barrels per day by 2026. Demand is also expected to decline due to price spikes and economic slowdown caused by the conflict.