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LPG vessel Shivalik arrives at Gujarat's Mundra Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz
The LPG vessel Shivalik is scheduled to arrive at Mundra Port on Monday with 46,000 tonnes of liquid LPG for Indian Oil Corporation. Of this cargo, 20,000 tonnes will be unloaded at Mundra, with the remainder destined for discharge at Mangalore, supporting IOC's distribution network.
Sensex jumps 939 pts, Nifty tops 23,400 on value buying in large caps
Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by value buying in select large-cap stocks as investors assessed the potential fallout of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Sentiment improved after media reports indicated that Donald Trump is likely to announce in the coming days the formation of an international coalition to escort commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. U.S. officials reportedly said the White House could unveil the initiative as early as this week. However, overall sentiment remained cautious amid persistent FII outflows and elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Nifty closed above the 23,400 mark, led by gains in auto, financial services and private banking stocks.
Oil Country Tubular Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Fino Payments Bank Ltd, Super Spinning Mills Ltd, Allcargo Terminals Ltd Partly Paidup and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 16 March 2026.
'Vital to open Strait of Hormuz': Japan releases emergency oil reserves amid Israel-Iran conflict
Japan is releasing oil from its reserves to ensure supply stability. This action comes as conflicts in the Middle East disrupt shipping. International efforts are underway to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Allies are being asked to contribute naval assets. Some nations have declined, while others are considering their options. Global oil prices are rising.
European Stocks Erase Losses as Oil Slips Below $100 a Barrel
European stocks rose Friday as oil prices slipped below $100 a barrel, following news reports of an Indian tanker’s passage from the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping artery that’s been effectively shut amid the Iran war.
IndiGo introduces new fuel charge on tickets to ride out ATF price storm unleashed by Iran war
IndiGo airfare hike: With fuel prices remaining uncertain amid the geopolitical tensions, aviation analysts expect ticket prices to remain volatile in the coming weeks, with airlines continuing to recalibrate surcharges and fares depending on the trajectory of oil markets and regional security developments.
Oil may hit $180, market can fall 10% if Strait of Hormuz stays shut for 10 more days: Demeter
Ashwini Agarwal, Founder & Partner at Demeter Advisors, told CNBC-TV18 that if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut for another 10 days, crude oil prices could surge to around $180 per barrel and global markets, including India, may fall about 10%. He said this is a low-probability scenario but investors should remain mentally prepared for such risks as tensions in West Asia continue to impact global energy supply and financial markets. Once tensions ease, financial stocks could lead the market recovery as they have been among the hardest hit but are less directly affected by the Middle East conflict.
Japanese stocks fall for second day as oil surge and weak yen concerns weigh on sentiment
Oil prices surged amid disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict after Irans new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed while escalating attacks on regional oil and transport infrastructure.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 13: Larsen & Toubro, KPR Mill, Adani Total Gas, PG Electroplast among top losers
The Indian stock market faced a significant sell-off on March 13, with key indices dropping over 2% amid rising crude oil prices and concerns over corporate earnings. The Nifty 50 saw its largest weekly decline in four years, as overseas investors continued to sell.
Buy or sell: Amid volatility in oil prices, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 13 March 2026
Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Shipping Corporation of India, NALCO, and ABB India
Nikkei falls as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment
Sector performance was largely negative, with most of the Tokyo Stock Exchanges industry sub-indexes ending lower. Real estate stocks were the worst performers, while mining shares gained as higher commodity prices supported the sector.
Oil tops $100 amid Iran-Israel tensions; Asian Paints, IndiGo and other crude-sensitive stocks fall up to 4%
Crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions. This development impacted shares of paint, tyre, and airline companies, with significant drops observed. Iran's actions, including attacks on tankers and fuel facilities, have heightened concerns about regional security and oil supply.