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PM Modi likely to seek more energy supplies from UAE during short visit, sources say
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE to discuss long-term energy supply deals and expand strategic oil reserves. The visit, part of a five-nation tour, aims to secure supplies disrupted by global conflicts. Modi will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore energy cooperation and other bilateral issues.
India asks US for Russian waiver extension as Iran war drags on
India has requested the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports. This comes as the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf impacts global energy supplies. India emphasises that securing energy supplies remains a top priority for its citizens. Indian refiners are increasing Russian oil imports before the current waiver expires.
Federal Bank, Indian Bank, MCX & Nalco in MSCI Global
Global index provider MSCI has announced significant changes to its indices. Federal Bank, Indian Bank, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, and National Aluminium Company are set to join the Global Standard Index. This move is anticipated to bring substantial investment into these stocks. Adani Energy Solutions will not be added due to surveillance measures.
Swiggy reshuffles board rules as it looks to become an Indian-controlled company
Swiggy said proposed board changes are part of a larger plan to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company under foreign exchange rules.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Dalal Street set for firm start as GIFT Nifty edges higher
Indian markets extended losses for the fourth consecutive session amid escalating US-Iran tensions and global market nervousness. Investors remained risk-averse, leading to sustained selling. Market sentiment is expected to stay fragile until geopolitical clarity emerges and energy prices stabilize.
INR collapses to fresh record low
The Indian rupee is seen collapsing to new record lows against the dollar in opening trades on Tuesday amid rebound in oil prices and dollar index edging higher. US President Donald Trump reportedly said that the ceasefire with Iran was on life support with hopes for a deal with the country fading, triggering a surge in crude oil prices. Market sentiments remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.57 against the US dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback, down 35 paise from its previous close.
Stock Alert: JSW Energy, Heritage Foods, Satin Creditcare, Corona Remedies, Indian Hotels - Business Standard
Stock Alert: JSW Energy, Heritage Foods, Satin Creditcare, Corona Remedies, Indian HotelsBusiness Standard
BSE launches F&O contracts on Focused IT Index to aid investors
BSE on Monday launched futures and options (F&O) contracts on the BSE Focused IT Index, becoming the only stock exchange in the country to offer derivatives on an information technology sector benchmark. The BSE Focused IT Index comprises 14 leading Indian technology companies and is designed to provide investors with a focused benchmark for the country's information technology sector, the exchange said in a statement. The launch coincided with National Technology Day and is aimed at offering investors an additional tool to hedge, trade and manage risks linked to the IT sector, which remains sensitive to global economic trends, currency fluctuations and rapid technological changes. On the first day of trading, 172 members participated in the new product, generating a turnover of Rs 148 crore. According to BSE, the IT sector accounts for around 6 per cent of the total market capitalisation of companies listed on the exchange. The sector includes more than 250 listed firms and ...
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings of Indian OMCs
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rationing or passed through steep price increases.
Stocks to Watch for May 12: JSW Energy, Ather Energy, Indian Hotels, Groww and more
From JSW Energy reporting record EBITDA in the March quarter to Indian Hotels reporting a strong Q4 performance and announcing a dividend of ₹3.25 per share, these are some stocks to watch ahead of Tuesday's trading session.
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: Centre
India is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy security and ample reserves. This collective effort aims to ease the nation's financial burden from high international crude prices. Prime Minister Modi urges public participation to reduce consumption and protect foreign exchange reserves.