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INR traded with a depreciating bias amidst widening of merchandise trade deficit and rise in oil prices: RBI annual report 2025-26
The Indian Rupee (INR) traded with a depreciating bias during the year amidst trade related uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows in the equity segment, RBI noted in its annual report 2025-26. The Indian Rupee (INR) experienced bouts of volatility amidst rise in geopolitical tensions and tariff related uncertainties. The widening of merchandise trade deficit and rise in oil prices during the last quarter added to the headwinds. The Reserve Bank intervened in the forex market through operations in the onshore/ offshore OTC and exchange traded currency derivatives segments to maintain orderly market conditions and contain excessive volatility in the exchange rate, the report noted.
Why did stock market crash in the final hours of trade today? Sensex, Nifty50 plunge - check top reasons - The Times of India
Why did stock market crash in the final hours of trade today? Sensex, Nifty50 plunge - check top reasonsThe Times of IndiaClosing Bell: Nifty below 23,550, Sensex tanks 1,092 pts as auto, metal, oil & gas stocks dragMoneycontrol.comSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights | Closing Bell: Sensex slumps 1,092 pts, Nifty below 23...The Economic Times
Rupee Trades Flat As Oil Price Swings And Central Bank Watch Keep Focus - Investing.com India
Rupee Trades Flat As Oil Price Swings And Central Bank Watch Keep FocusInvesting.com India
India asks state fuel retailers to build LPG storage for 30 days' demand, official says
India has asked state-run fuel retailers to increase the storage capacity of liquefied petroleum gas to meet 30-days' demand, Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the federal oil ministry said on Friday.
Aegis Logistics consolidated net profit rises 45.69% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 52.16% to Rs 2594.39 crore
Indian Oil Corp buys 5 million barrels of crude from West Africa, Middle East, sources say
Indian Oil Corporation has secured a significant crude oil purchase. The state refiner bought five million barrels from West Africa and the Middle East. This acquisition includes Angolan Kissanje and Nemba crude for its Paradip refinery. Nigerian Usan crude and Abu Dhabi's Murban crude were also purchased for delivery to Vadinar and Chennai refineries.
Ajit Doval Calls For Maritime Security, Unified Global Action Against Terrorism At Moscow Security Forum
Doval warned that any sustained disarray to global oil and gas supplies could severely destabilise the world economy.
Crude oil prices slide 19% in May, post worst monthly fall since 2020; Will US-Iran peace deal deepen losses?
Crude oil prices fell on 29 May after tentative US-Iran ceasefire talks raised hopes for smoother oil flows. Brent crude dropped nearly 19% in May, while WTI hovered around $87. Ongoing discussions may impact future prices amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demand
India's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summer electricity demand. Blistering heatwaves have driven peak power needs to record highs, forcing reliance on gas-fired plants. Despite price hikes and supply challenges, this fuel is crucial for meeting demand, though shortages persist.
Banks, pharma, IT: Where this CIO is placing his bets right now
Ajit Banerjee, CIO of Shriram Life Insurance, says weak monsoon forecasts, rising food inflation and elevated crude oil prices could keep markets volatile in the near term. Despite global uncertainty, he remains cautiously optimistic on India, favouring large-cap banks, pharma, IT, FMCG and upstream oil & gas stocks. Banerjee believes India can still deliver returns if crude remains in the $85-90 range and earnings growth improves.
Markets Price the Peace Dividend as Oil Falls and Rate Fears Ease - Investing.com India
Markets Price the Peace Dividend as Oil Falls and Rate Fears EaseInvesting.com India
Mahanagar Gas Ltd up for five straight sessions
Mahanagar Gas Ltd is quoting at Rs 1106.5, up 0.3% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 16.5% in last one year as compared to a 3.64% gain in NIFTY and a 15.14% gain in the Nifty Energy.