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NLC India shares in focus after firm signs renewable energy projects MoU with Indian Oil - Upstox
NLC India shares in focus after firm signs renewable energy projects MoU with Indian OilUpstox
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P Global
Shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far below pre-war levels. Indian refiners, however, are demonstrating remarkable resilience, successfully diversifying their crude oil sources to include Russian, Brazilian, West African, and US grades amidst ongoing global energy supply disruptions. Market watchers remain vigilant as geopolitical tensions continue to influence oil trade.
NLC India signs MoU with Indian Oil Corporation
For incorporation of a renewable energy JV
NLC India, Indian Oil Corporation partner up for large-scale green energy projects
State-run NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) to form a joint venture focused on developing large-scale green energy projects in Tamil Nadu. This collaboration, formalized by a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to advance renewable energy initiatives including solar, wind, and storage solutions. The partnership signifies a strategic move for NLCIL's diversification into clean energy and contributes to India's sustainable development goals.
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed Strait of Hormuz since signing of Iran-US MoU: MEA
Eleven India-bound vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran agreement on June 17, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Ten Indian-flagged ships remain in the Persian Gulf, with two more entering the region. This crucial waterway, vital for global oil transit, has recently faced disruptions, raising concerns about energy supplies and market stability.
IOCL Solarises commissioned 150 kW Rooftop Solar System at its Guwahati facility
Facing energy security challenges, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has installed a 150-kW rooftop solar system at its Guwahati facility. This initiative aims to enhance operational resilience, reduce reliance on conventional power, and cut costs. The system is projected to save Rs 13.8 lakh annually and offers a quick ROI, bolstering energy reliability in a region prone to grid disruptions and supporting India's clean energy goals.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd up for five straight sessions
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is quoting at Rs 146.19, up 0.53% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 5.42% in last one year as compared to a 2.73% fall in NIFTY and a 14.16% fall in the Nifty Energy.
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.
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
Rupee rises 39 paise against US dollar as crude oil prices ease
Indian rupee opens 39 paise stronger against US dollar as crude oil prices fall on renewed US Iran deal hopes, easing energy cost concerns.
INR extends downside as dollar firms and oil renews surge
The Indian rupee slipped back against the dollar in opening trades on Thursday as dollar index renewed gains and crude oil prices took flight. The dollar index traded around 100 on Thursday, lingering near its highest levels in two months amid fresh US attacks over Iran and as US consumer inflation accelerated in May to its fastest pace in more than three years due to soaring energy costs. INR opened at Rs 95.55 per dollar and slipped further to a low of 95.64 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.25 per dollar. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Local equities are likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday as concerns mounted about a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and a stronger U.S. inflation print reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would remain higher for longer. On Wednesday, Indian shares gave up early gains to end little .
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).