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7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Oil India reports natural gas presence in second Andaman offshore well
Oil India Limited has found natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman offshore block. This is the second well in the block to confirm hydrocarbon presence. The discovery is a positive indicator for future exploration in the area. OIL is currently processing seismic data for further appraisal well drilling.
South West Pinnacle Exploration rises after securing 3-year services contract from Oil India
South West Pinnacle Exploration added 2.94% to Rs 270 after the company said that it has been empanelled by Oil India for providing 2D/3D seismic data acquisition services across OIL's onshore acreages in India.

Dipan Mehta picks Coforge, Persistent and Happiest Minds for the AI era
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, said new-age IT firms such as Happiest Minds, Persistent Systems and Coforge are well placed to benefit from the AI-led disruption in technology services. He also favoured diversified NBFCs over banks and highlighted opportunities in mining companies like NMDC and Hindustan Copper. However, he cautioned that elevated crude oil prices and the ongoing Iran conflict could weigh on India's economic growth and market sentiment. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Strong earnings: Vedanta, JSW Steel among 10 largecaps that reported best Q4 results
Indian markets conclude the Q4 earnings season with robust results. Vedanta, JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Samvardhana Motherson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Energy, and BPCL reported significant year-on-year growth in profits and revenues. This widespread outperformance across various sectors signals a strong financial performance for these large-cap companies.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
OIL Green Energy signs JV agreement with Hindustan Waste Treatment
To collaborate on integrated bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects in India

Oil India arm, Hindustan Waste Treatment sign JV pact for bioenergy, waste-to-energy projects
Shares of Oil India Ltd ended at ₹487.25, down by ₹4.90, or 1.00%, on the BSE.
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEO
Global power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critical minerals are becoming as vital as oil was. Countries controlling these resources will gain leverage. India must accelerate domestic exploration and build processing ecosystems. Future economic strength depends on securing energy and critical minerals.

BPCL, IOC to HPCL: OMC stocks surge up to 6% as Brent crude oil slips below $98, 4th hike in petrol & diesel prices
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) led the gainers with a 5.8% rise in its shares to ₹412.55 apiece. It was followed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), whose stock added 4.44% to ₹308.70. Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) jumped 3.90% to ₹144.95 on the BSE today.
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firms
Bangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and lessen dependence on costly LNG imports. New production sharing contracts offer more attractive terms to international companies. This initiative targets 26 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal.

Five stocks to watch as India launches mega offshore oil and gas exploration mission - Mint
Five stocks to watch as India launches mega offshore oil and gas exploration missionMint