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Asian countries most at risk from oil & gas supply disruptions in Strait of Hormuz: Research group
Asian nations are most vulnerable to oil and gas supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Japan faces the highest risk, followed by South Korea and India. Around 20 percent of global oil and LNG flows through this vital chokepoint. China and India are the largest destinations for these energy resources.
Indian govt assures fuel availability, affordability amid Iran-Israel tensions
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reviewed crude and LPG supplies as Iran-Israel tensions pushed up global oil prices and raised concerns over energy security.
Benchmarks end sharply lower amid West Asia conflicts; broader mrkt underperfroms
Auto, oil & gas and consumer durables shares tumbled while metal and pharma shares advanced.

Brent at $100? Why India could be hit hardest by the US–Iran war; ONGC, Oil India to benefit
JM Financial warns that India's economic exposure to energy shocks from the Middle East escalation is significant. The shift to oil-driven markets could increase inflation and impact trade balance, as India imports 85% of its oil. Crude price rises could have widespread effects across sectors.
Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL Fall As Crude Oil Jumps; ONGC, OIL India Rally | Stock Market Today - Samco
Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL Fall As Crude Oil Jumps; ONGC, OIL India Rally | Stock Market TodaySamco

Watch | Higher crude supports upstream oil stocks, downstream outlook weak: Probal Sen
ICICI Securities energy analyst Probal Sen said crude prices around $75 per barrel are unlikely to trigger windfall taxes, supporting upstream companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India. However, he expects near-term pressure on downstream and gas companies as rising liquified natural gas (LNG)-linked input costs could impact margins. Sen remains cautious on the sector over the next three to six months but maintains a constructive long-term view on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and city gas distributors.

Stock Market Sell-Off: Here's a list of stocks impacted due to the Iran war
From ONGC and Oil India to IndiGo, rice exporters and defence stocks, here is a list of names that have been impacted due to the ongoing war in Iran.

ONGC, Oil India shares gain after oil spike on Iran war; Here's what JPMorgan recommends
JPMorgan said that if the ongoing Iran conflict turns out to be short-lived, similar to the episode in June 2025, medium-term investors could use near-term volatility to accumulate oil marketing companies on corrections and consider booking profits in upstream names such as ONGC.
Stocks to watch: Adani Ports, BEL, ONGC, Airtel among 10 shares in focus today amid US-Israel-Iran war - Mint
Stocks to watch: Adani Ports, BEL, ONGC, Airtel among 10 shares in focus today amid US-Israel-Iran warMint

BPCL, HPCL to IOC : How Elevated Crude Prices May Cast Shadow On OMCs Margins Amid Iran Tensions
Oil explorer companies such as Oil And Natural Gas Corp., Oil India, Vedanta and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd. (HOEC) have a positive outlook.

Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.

Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — 2 March 2026
Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — Siemens, IOC, and ONGC