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India's NSE to launch Platts‑based crude futures in tie-up with S&P Global Energy
India's National Stock Exchange will launch exchange-traded derivatives based on Platts oil price benchmarks through a collaboration with S&P Global Energy, the bourse said on Monday.
Nikkei rises as hopes for Middle East truce lift sentiment
Japan remains vulnerable to any disruption in oil supplies because it depends heavily on imports from the Middle East. In response, authorities have started using emergency reserves and are exploring alternative energy sources.
South Asia battles fuel crunch amid Iran war fallout
South Asian nations are taking action to combat an energy crisis. Countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldives are introducing various measures. These include fuel price adjustments, reduced consumption, and shifts towards electric vehicles. The aim is to manage dwindling supplies and rising costs impacting millions.

Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Adani Power— These are among the most traded stocks on NSE today, April 6
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Adani Power, Reliance Power, YES Bank, Jaiprakash Power Ventures, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Suzlon Energy, and PC Jeweller were among the most traded stocks on the NSE.
Jindal Steel deploys syngas in furnaces to counter shortages of natural gas, LPG
Jindal Steel has successfully used syngas in its galvanizing and color coating furnaces. This move counters shortages of natural gas, LPG, and propane. It allows the company to maintain operations amid supply disruptions. Jindal Steel is a pioneer in using syngas for steelmaking. This innovation strengthens energy security and supports low-carbon steel production.
A $19.50 oil premium: Saudi Arabia sets record crude price as Hormuz crisis rattles markets
Saudi Aramco has set a record premium for its crude oil sold to Asian buyers. This move comes as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impact global energy markets. Iran's actions have affected oil flows from the Persian Gulf. Global oil prices have seen a significant rise. Fuel prices are also surging across continents.

Morgan Stanley’s defensive playbook for spiking oil prices amid Iran war
Investors ought to prepare their portfolios for rockier times as energy supply becomes uncertain, according to a team of Morgan Stanley strategists.

Trump's threats could disrupt global oil supply chains, warns Geosphere Capital's Arvind Sanger
Rising crude prices reflect concerns over supply risks, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has signalled possible escalation targeting energy infrastructure if no deal is reached. Analysts say the conflict lacks a clear end point, raising the risk of prolonged impact on global oil supply and markets.
Iran, Israel War: The world is on its way to a 'doomsday' gas crisis scenario
Iran War LNG Plant Strikes: After Iranian strikes shut Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub, about 17% of global supply is offline, triggering a deep energy shock. With repairs likely to take years, prices are surging and shortages spreading across Asia, raising risks of industrial slowdown, power crises and a prolonged global gas crunch.

Oil And Gas Stocks To Buy: From MGL To IGL On Systematix List; Gulf Oil Among Top Picks — Check Target Prices
The brokerage notes thatrecent strike at energy facilities including, upstream and refining assets across the Gulf countriescould lead to a further spike in crude prices and disruption in supply volumes.

Rupee breaches 93 per US dollar for the first time amid US-Iran war, FII outflows
The Indian rupee fell to 93 per US dollar for the first time on March 20, exacerbated by Middle East conflicts impacting global energy supplies. Analysts predict continued pressure on the rupee, with over $8 billion withdrawn from domestic equities in March due to rising oil prices.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's statement triggers a cool-off in oil prices
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said that the US is looking at easing sanctions on Iran oil to bring prices down and may also look at a unilateral release of some SPR reserves of its own, beyond the ones committed to the International Energy Agency. Trump Administration officials also said that there are no plans to ban the exports of oil and gas.