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SEEPCO supplies 6 million barrels of Nigerian crude to Indian refiners
Amidst West Asia crisis concerns, India's state-run refiners diversified oil supplies by sourcing nearly six million barrels from Nigeria's SEEPCO between March and May 2026. This move, utilizing crude from SEEPCO's Okwuibome field, bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, bolstering India's energy security during global uncertainty.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian equities extended gains for a third straight session, with Sensex and Nifty rising on optimism over the Iran-US peace framework and lower oil prices. Broad-based buying in IT, realty, FMCG and oil & gas stocks supported the rally, while volatility eased sharply.

Russian Oil Imports Hit Two-Year High As India's Post-Hormuz Strategy Takes Shape
Russian barrels continue to offer Indian refiners a combination of pricing advantages
Sensex rises over 250 points, Nifty above 23,900 as markets extend gains; HCL Tech among top gainers
Indian stock markets surged for a third consecutive day, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains amid optimism around a potential Iran-US peace deal framework. While positive macro factors like falling crude oil prices and a stable rupee offer resilience, concerns remain regarding the monsoon's impact on inflation and FII flows.

Rupee strengthens to 94.61 against dollar as US-Iran deal keeps oil prices subdued
Indian rupee opens higher at 94.61 against US dollar, extends gains as lower crude prices and the Iran-US peace agreement shape near term currency outlook.
Sensex, Nifty rally 1% as US-Iran peace hopes spark risk-on sentiment
Indian equities surged over 1% on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex climbing significantly. Hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and easing crude oil prices prompted traders to reduce bearish bets, lifting market sentiment. Realty, consumer durables, and auto stocks led the gains as investor anxiety eased.
Strait path laid for crude prices to travel downward
Indian refinery executives anticipate oil prices falling below $80 per barrel within weeks if a US-Iran agreement is signed Friday, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This deal would end hostilities, lift the US naval blockade, and allow for the swift return of Iranian crude to global markets.
Rupee hits 5-week high versus dollar, stocks sprint as crude oil cools
Indian markets rallied as easing West Asia tensions and a sharp fall in crude oil prices boosted the rupee, bonds and equities
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian equities rallied sharply as an interim US-Iran peace framework eased geopolitical concerns and pushed oil prices lower. Improved inflation and interest-rate expectations lifted sentiment, helping Sensex and Nifty gain nearly 1%, while broader markets, global equities and risk assets also advanced.
Rupee strengthens sharply as crude plunges; bond yields fall to 2-month low
The Indian currency strengthened against the dollar as crude oil prices declined sharply, while benchmark bond yields fell to their lowest level in two months
US-Iran truce lifts markets; Sensex gains 736 points as oil prices fall
Indian equities advanced along with global markets after the US and Iran agreed on a framework to end the conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices

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