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INR extend gains amid dollar weakness; Local benchmark indices surge in early trades
The Indian rupee extended gains in opening trades on Friday tracing weakness in dollar overseas on expectations that US and Iran will continue peace negotiations despite a recent escalation. However, oil prices stay supported after recent streak of gains that could limit gains in the counter. INR opened at Rs 95.27 per dollar and hit a high of 95.22 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 against the US dollar. Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, boosted by the surge in semiconductor and AI stocks. Indian benchmark indices surged early on Friday, with the BSE Sensex climbing 701.73 points (0.91%) to 77,443.55 and the NSE Nifty 50 gaining 200.85 points (0.84%) to trade at 24,162.25.
ONGC to undertake 1.75 MMT strategic oil reserve expansion at Mangaluru
ONGC approved a 1.75 MMT strategic petroleum reserve expansion at Mangaluru. This project will add significant storage capacity to India's energy security network. India is strengthening its reserves after recent global supply chain disruptions. Additional SPR facilities are also being developed in Odisha and Karnataka. This increases India's total oil storage capacity to approximately seventy-four days.
Gold, silver prices today: Why bullion remains volatile this week
Gold and silver prices fall amid West Asia tensions, Fed policy uncertainty. Geopolitical risks, crude oil, and US economic data drive volatility.
Tech stocks lead US market higher on Thursday as oil prices fall; Nasdaq outperforms again
Oil prices fell overnight despite tanker traffic declining through the Strait of Hormuz after the recent attacks by US and Iran on each other. Only 13 tankers crossed the region on Wednesday, according to Kpler, compared to the average of 33 tankers last week.
Refined products exports may rise 25% on IOCL's bet: Rs 75,000 crore investment to add 17.3 MMTPA capacity across three units by year-end
Indian Oil Corporation's expansion will boost refining capacity by December 2026. This increase is expected to significantly raise India's petroleum product export share. The company's capacity will reach 98.05 million metric tonnes per annum. This expansion will strengthen India's position as a global refining hub. Increased exports will also boost the nation's foreign exchange earnings.
Renewed US-Iran Tensions Cloud India's Iran Oil Import Plans
Any disruption to supplies or shipping routes could tighten availability and increase cooking gas prices, analysts said.
AWL Agri Business to expand regenerative mustard farming after yields jump 30%
AWL Agri Business will expand its regenerative mustard farming programme after demonstration farms delivered yield improvements of up to 30%, reinforcing its focus on sustainable agriculture while supporting India's long-term edible oil self-reliance ambitions.
INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...
Vedanta Oil & Gas ends higher after Delhi HC backs $99 million arbitral award
Vedanta Oil & Gas rallied 3.80% to settle at Rs 37.96 after media reports stated that the Delhi High Court cleared the enforcement of a $99 million foreign arbitral award by rejecting the central government's objections.
Vedanta Oil and Gas shares rally 8%. What’s boosting investor sentiment today?
Vedanta Oil and Gas shares rose sharply on Thursday, outperforming its recently listed Vedanta group peers after reports that the Delhi High Court cleared the enforcement of $99 million in arbitral awards in favour of Vedanta and Ravva Oil. The development boosted investor sentiment despite the company's weaker Q1 production performance.
CLSA turns cautious on Indian equities amid West Asia tensions, recommends balanced portfolio
Vikash Kumar Jain, India Strategist & Head of India Research at CLSA discusses why commodities such as aluminium and upstream oil should remain portfolio hedges, why financials and consumer discretionary stocks remain preferred if risks ease, and why shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz is the key indicator investors should watch.