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Asia shares take a breather as Gulf hostilities drag on
Asian shares slip as a new US strike in Iran lifts oil and Treasury yields, investors eye US PCE inflation data and shifting Fed rate expectations, dollar firms, gold eases.
BPCL, HPCL and IOC shares soar up to 6%. Here are two big triggers
Indian oil stocks surged as crude oil prices dropped to a two-week low, driven by progress in US-Iran peace talks. This optimism, coupled with a recent fuel price hike, boosted shares of HPCL, IOC, and BPCL. Analysts, however, caution that full market normalization could take months.
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INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's back
Rising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast-tracking plans for ethanol adoption and commercial vehicle electrification to reduce dependence on imported crude and support the rupee. With crude imports estimated to cost Rs 10.9 lakh crore in FY26, policymakers are treating energy transition as an economic and strategic priority rather than only an environmental goal.
Asian shares mixed, bonds recover after oil eases on Trump's Iran comments
Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the war, after Tehran sent a new peace proposal to Washington
India working on subsea gas pipeline project: Oman route plan to help mitigate risks brought to fore by Hormuz Strait block
India is fast-tracking a deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman. This project aims to ensure steady gas supplies and reduce reliance on volatile LNG markets. The estimated ₹40,000 crore pipeline will connect Oman to Gujarat. It is expected to take five to seven years to build. This move addresses India's energy security concerns and its vulnerability to maritime choke points.
‘It’s not like a lockdown is going to take place tomorrow’: Puri dismisses fears after PM Modi’s fuel-saving push
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured citizens that no lockdown-like restrictions are imminent despite Prime Minister Modi's call for fuel conservation amid the West Asia crisis. Puri asserted India's energy supplies remain stable, with significant domestic LPG production increases and substantial oil and LPG reserves in place.
$100 oil could be here to stay, whatever happens with the peace deal
A return to normal operations in the Middle East could take months.
Reliance Industries shares in focus as Mukesh Ambani eyes satellite foray to take on Starlink
Reliance Industries is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar entry into satellite communications, focusing on low Earth orbit networks under Jio Platforms. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s strategic capabilities amid rising global competition, with discussions underway on technology partnerships, orbital slots and potential acquisitions as the company explores long-term opportunities in future.
May F&O Setup: FIIs trim long exposure from April; Here are the key levels and triggers
Earnings will continue to take the spotlight through the May series and besides the developments around the US-Iran war and the subsequent impact on oil supply and prices, will remain the most important trigger for the market.
INR recovers on falling oil prices amid hopes of truce in West Asia
The Indian rupee strengthened by 20 paise to settle at 93.10 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil prices amid hopes of a truce in West Asia. Dollar pull back to seven week low also supported gains in the counter. However, sustained outflow of foreign capital amid increased dollar demand from importers capped the gain in the local currency. Indian stocks turned weak on Thursday as investors chose to take some profits, cashing in recent gains. Stocks climbed higher early on in the session amid hopes U.S. and Iran will agree on a peace deal later this week. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.29 and touched an intraday high of 93.16 against the greenback. It also fell to the day's low of 93.35.