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Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.
Sensex, Nifty set for bloodbath? US-Iran flare-up, oil at $76 may rattle Dalal Street - India Today
Sensex, Nifty set for bloodbath? US-Iran flare-up, oil at $76 may rattle Dalal StreetIndia Today
Q1FY27 earnings preview: Oil & gas, aviation brace for crude impact
Q1 earnings preview: ICICI Securities said that OMCs could report significant losses, driven by higher retail fuel losses, inventory losses and a sharp rise in LPG under-recovery.
From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war to crude oil prices: 7 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnight - livemint.com
From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war to crude oil prices: 7 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnightlivemint.com
INR seen supported by improving global risk sentiments
The Indian rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD 11 per barrel. Moreover, softness in Brent oil prices is alaos expected to ease inflationary pressures for India, the world's third-largest oil importer. However, Indian shares ended slightly lower on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty snapping a four-day winning streak. The Indian benchmark equity indices snapped their four-day winning streak, ending marginally lower due to late-session profit booking and weak Asian cues. The NSE Nifty 50 declined by 31.65 points (0.13%) to close at 24,398.70, while the BSE Sensex dropped 104.35 points (0.13%) to settle at 78,180.72.
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 snap four-day winning streak as oil prices rise
The Sensex dropped 104 points, or 0.13%, to end at 78,180.72, while the Nifty 50 shed 32 points, or 0.13%, to finish at 24,398.70. Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices dropped 0.30% and 0.55%, respectively.
Deep Industries bags Rs 49-cr ONGC contract for natural gas compression services
Deep Industries announced that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for charter hiring services for natural gas compression at GGS Paliyad under the Ahmedabad Asset.
Market's worst phase is over; focus on picking the right stocks, says Quant Mutual Fund's Sandeep Tandon
Sandeep Tandon believes the next few months will reward investors who pick strong companies rather than simply betting on the broader market, with infrastructure, power and select energy stocks among his top bets.
SBI Mutual Fund IPO Review: A Complete DRHP Analysis - Groww
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India's MRPL books Iraq crude cargo after Strait of Hormuz reopening
Mangalore Refinery has chartered a vessel to load crude oil from Iraq. This marks the first such move by an Indian state-owned refiner since Hormuz reopened. The Aframax tanker Jasmin Joy will load oil from Basrah on July 19-20. Indian refiners faced difficulties securing ships from west of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway is crucial for global oil and gas supplies.