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Motilal Oswal sees 6% Q4 earnings growth for Nifty 50 amid Iran-US tensions
Motilal Oswal forecasts Nifty 50 companies to achieve 6% YoY earnings growth in Q4 FY26, driven by financials, metals, and telecom, despite the oil and gas crisis. The brokerage anticipates softer overall growth due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on energy prices and supply chains.
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InCred Alternatives closes maiden special opportunities credit fund with ₹1,500 crore corpus
About 75% of the fund has already been deployed across sectors such as auto, power, oil & gas, and hospitality sectors.
Deep Industries secures contract worth Rs 59 cr from ONGC Corpn
Gas supply to fertiliser plants raised to 90% of demand amid West Asia war, Hormuz closure
Natural gas supply to fertilizer plants has reached 90 percent of their needs. Oil companies are procuring liquefied natural gas from the spot market. This is part of measures to manage fuel availability due to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation. Other industrial and commercial sectors will also see increased gas supply.
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.
40% of Nifty 50 firms faced EPS cuts amid March selloff: Check which stocks saw biggest cuts and upgrades
Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn in March, with Nifty 50 companies seeing significant EPS estimate cuts, particularly in aviation and infrastructure, due to soaring oil prices. InterGlobe Aviation faced the largest reduction. Conversely, oil & gas and metals sectors witnessed upgrades. Escalating US-Iran tensions continue to fuel investor concerns and oil price hikes.
Iran war: Natural gas pool set to release 7 mmscmd to priority sectors amid supply crunch
Facing a supply crunch due to the Iran war, India will pool 7 mmscmd of natural gas for city distributors, fertiliser makers, and industries at $11.60/mmbtu. This move follows a 60% import drop, with state-run Gail managing the diversion. The pooled gas comprises imports and domestic output, aiming to ease sector-specific shortages.
Vedanta FY26 output hits record highs in Aluminium, Zinc; Hydrocarbon output slips
Vedanta Limited reported record FY26 production across aluminium, alumina and zinc, with alumina output surging 48% and mined metal at Zinc India hitting an all-time high. Power sales and copper output also posted strong growth. However, oil and gas production declined 16% year-on-year, weighing on overall performance.
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.
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JSW Steel shares rise over 2%, after arm seeks govt help to secure gas supplies amid Middle East crisis
JSW Steel's unit is requesting government help to secure vital fuel supplies. Ongoing global tensions have created shortages of liquefied natural gas and propane. These fuels are crucial for JSW Steel Coated Products' manufacturing processes. Disruptions could impact downstream customers and lead to supply deficits. India relies heavily on natural gas imports.