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INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.
TVS Motor, Indian Oil partner to deploy TVS King Kargo HD for last-mile LPG distribution
Shares of TVS Motor Company Ltd ended 1.85% lower at ₹3,642.05, down ₹68.55, while Indian Oil Corporation Ltd shares settled 3.51% lower at ₹137.25, down ₹5.00, on the BSE.
Indian-flagged crude tanker turns back from Strait of Hormuz after vessel attacks: Report
Several oil and gas tankers have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway. A Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi crude oil tanker were damaged near the strait. Maritime authorities have raised the threat risk for transiting vessels to severe. Indian refiner Mangalore Refinery cancelled a crude oil charter from Iraq.
OMCs, gas utilities remain top picks despite fresh oil price volatility: ICICI Securities
Probal Sen, Senior Research Analyst-Indian Oil & Gas Sector, Indian Agrichem Sector, Institutional Equities at ICICI Securities discusses India's energy outlook, LPG supply risks, ONGC and Oil India, while Trading.com's Peter McGuire shares his view on crude prices amid escalating West Asia tensions.
Stock Market Crash: Sensex sinks 1,600 points, Nifty slips below 24K mark; 5 key factors behind today’s market mayhem
Sensex Nifty Crash: Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday afternoon. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions battered investor sentiment across exchanges. US President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran further fueled fears of escalation in the Middle East. This led to a sharp decline in the Sensex and Nifty indices. Broader markets and sectoral indices also traded deep in the red.
BPCL, HPCL, IOCL slip up to 4%; ONGC gains 2% as crude oil prices rise
Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of HPCL, BPCL and IOC plunged between 17 per cent and 22 per cent, as against a 8.9 per cent decline in BSE Sensex.
India looks attractive again as AI trade cools; oil likely to stay at $80–100: Arvind Sanger
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner at Geosphere Capital Management discusses the next phase of the AI investment cycle, India's growing appeal as valuations improve, challenges facing IT services and GCCs, and why foreign investors are beginning to look at Indian equities again.
Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices
Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories to stay under pressure until Gulf supplies resume.
Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.
From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war to crude oil prices: 7 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnight - livemint.com
From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war to crude oil prices: 7 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnightlivemint.com
INR seen supported by improving global risk sentiments
The Indian rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD 11 per barrel. Moreover, softness in Brent oil prices is alaos expected to ease inflationary pressures for India, the world's third-largest oil importer. However, Indian shares ended slightly lower on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty snapping a four-day winning streak. The Indian benchmark equity indices snapped their four-day winning streak, ending marginally lower due to late-session profit booking and weak Asian cues. The NSE Nifty 50 declined by 31.65 points (0.13%) to close at 24,398.70, while the BSE Sensex dropped 104.35 points (0.13%) to settle at 78,180.72.