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India says oil stocks enough to absorb short-term shocks
India has assured sufficient oil stocks to handle any short-term disruptions from the Gulf conflict. This comes after an Iranian drone attack impacted Qatar's LNG facility, India's top supplier. State-run gas marketers have cut supply to several industries. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
West Asia tensions rattle Dalal Street; pharma and metals buck the trend
West Asian conflict's spillover to India fueled investor uncertainty, impacting sectoral indices except pharmaceuticals and metals. Export-facing sectors and those reliant on crude oil and Gulf imports face adverse effects. Oil and gas stocks saw mixed reactions, with upstream companies benefiting from rising crude prices.
Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged
War risk insurance for ships in the Gulf is being cancelled. The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping. Several tankers are damaged. Two seafarers have died. Around 150 ships are stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and gas prices have jumped. Shipping costs are set to rise further.
Solar, wind stocks surge up to 12% as crude oil price spike and Gulf tensions boost renewable energy bets
Renewable energy stocks bucked the trend of the broader market fall, as investors rotated into companies linked to solar and wind power. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East strengthened investor interest in alternative energy plays.
Buy Gulf Oil Lubricants India; target of Rs 1488: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Gulf Oil Lubricants India has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1488 in its research report dated May 29, 2026.