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Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when Iran war may end
Asian shares advanced Tuesday as US stocks held steady while investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end. US futures and oil prices edged higher. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 2.1% to 55,387.75 and South Korea's Kospi surged 3.5% to 5,724.30. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gained 0.3% to 26,039.23, while the Shanghai Composite index inched up 0.1% to 4,127.34. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5% to $8,738.50. Taiwan's benchmark climbed 3.9%. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 dipped 0.2% to 6,781.48, a day after its latest wild swings caused by extreme moves in the oil market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34 points, or 0.1% to 47,706.51 and the Nasdaq composite edged higher by less than 0.1% to 22,697.10. Oil prices have remained sharply below their peaks hit on Monday. Such spikes have been rocking financial markets worldwide because of worries that the war could block the global flow of oil and natural gas for a long time. Early Wednesday, the price for a barrel of ...
India ensures household gas supply amid global energy crisis
India is diverting imported and domestic gas to priority sectors like households and CNG vehicles due to supply crunches caused by the Iran war. Petrochemical units and power plants may face complete allocation cuts, while fertilizer and refinery supplies are also reduced. GAIL will manage the diversion, with a common price set by the oil ministry.
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Fertiliser cos advance annual plant shutdowns
Fertiliser manufacturers are accelerating annual plant shutdowns to mid-March due to liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply disruptions stemming from the West Asian conflict. Reduced LNG availability, impacting ammonia production for urea, has led to a government-encouraged rescheduling of maintenance. This move aims to manage operations as gas supply has been cut by up to 40%.
Govt guarantees at least 70pc natural gas supply to fertiliser plants amid West Asia crisis
Fertiliser plants are now 'Priority Sector-2' for natural gas, ensuring 70% of average consumption to protect domestic production from West Asian conflict disruptions. This measure safeguards output ahead of the Kharif sowing season, with India holding substantial fertiliser reserves and an aggressive advance-stocking strategy in place.
India securing energy flow from different sources, routes; no gas shortage, assures Hardeep Singh Puri
India is securing more liquefied natural gas from diverse sources, moving away from the Middle East. This is a response to ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting global energy flows. The government assures citizens that domestic gas supplies remain stable. Measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted fuel for households and industries.
ONGC, Oil India remain tactical buys amid high crude prices; policy risk may rise: ICICI Securities
ONGC and Oil India remain tactical investment ideas if crude prices stay elevated, said Probal Sen, Energy Analyst at ICICI Securities. He noted that even realisations of $75–$80 per barrel would be positive for upstream companies. However, if oil sustains above $100 per barrel for a prolonged period, the probability of government intervention could increase. Sen added that authorities may explore measures to limit gains for producers to ease pressure on consumers.
RCF, FACT and other fertiliser stocks rocket up to 17%. What’s triggering the surge?
Fertiliser stocks surged after the government issued the Natural Gas Regulation Order, 2026, prioritising gas supply to key sectors amid West Asia disruptions. Fertiliser plants will receive 70% of the average gas consumption. Investors cheered the move as it ensures continued feedstock availability critical for ammonia and urea production despite supply uncertainties.
Explained — Why fertilizer stocks Chambal, RCF, FACT, Deepak surged up to 11% on Tuesday
Supply of Natural Gas is important for fertilizer companies as majority of that is consumed as feed stock, used in the production of Ammonia, a primary input for the production of Urea.
Petronet LNG, other gas stocks jump up to 5% as Trump’s Iran war remarks ease supply worries
Gas company shares saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed US President Donald Trump's statement that the war with Iran could end soon. This eased concerns about prolonged supply issues. Earlier, tensions had caused a significant drop in stock prices. Supply shortages had begun to emerge in several Indian cities. Following the remarks, crude oil prices plunged sharply.
Government Invokes Emergency Measures To Tackle Gas Supply Shortage: Check Sector-Wise Allocation
India has enforced emergency natural gas rationing after LNG supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, prioritising household fuel and city gas networks while industries face supply cuts of up to 35%.
RIL, ONGC and other oil stocks fall up to 3% as crude logs sharpest intraday reversal
Indian oil stocks like Reliance, ONGC, and Oil India saw significant drops as Brent crude plummeted over $20 from its peak, falling below $90. This sharp decline followed US President Trump's optimistic comments about a swift resolution to the Iran conflict, easing supply disruption fears. The market reacted to potential impacts on India's import bill and inflation.