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'Civilisation Will Die' Remarks Brought Iran To Bargaining Table: Trump
On April 7, Trump had threatened that the US forces would wipe out the "whole civilisation" and demanded that Iran open up the Strait of Hormuz, the transit route for one-fifth of the global oil supplies, for navigation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Two supertankers including Pakistan-flagged ship take a u-turn at Hormuz as US-Iran talks collapse
Two empty supertankers turned back from the Strait of Hormuz at the last moment as US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed, highlighting ongoing risks in the key oil route. A third vessel was able to pass through, though the reasons for the differing outcomes remain unclear despite prior Iranian approvals.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainers
Renewed Middle East tensions and increasing oil prices caused the Indian stock market to retreat, snapping a five-day winning streak. The Nifty 50 fell nearly 1% and the S&P BSE Sensex by 1.22%, while the broader market saw gains in several sectors.
Europe To Offer Help In Strait Of Hormuz Only After Ceasefire Amid Oil Route Crisis
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil routes
$200 crude oil scenario: How Reliance Industries, ONGC & OMCs stack up
Global oil prices are soaring, threatening India's import-reliant economy. A potential $200 per barrel scenario looms, impacting refiners and oil marketing companies severely. While Reliance Industries shows resilience, upstream players like ONGC face price caps. Gas companies grapple with supply route disruptions, potentially affecting industrial users and CNG availability.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 13 March 2026
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — HFCL, Cummins India, Ajanta Pharma, Power Finance Corporation, and Kirloskar Oil Engines.
Daily domestic LPG output raised by 25%: Petroleum ministry official
India's cooking gas production has risen 25 percent. Refineries are maximizing output to counter supply halts from the Gulf. This boost helps fill a gap caused by the Iran war impacting imports. Households are advised against panic booking. India's crude oil supply remains secure. Additional crude and LNG cargoes are en route to India.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...
Explained | US-Iran war and the most impacted chemical stocks due to it
The Iran-Israel-US war has entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remains shut for the sixth consecutive day. This has resulted in a surge in oil prices and a sell-off across global markets. As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, trade is disrupted, and chemical stocks are in focus as they declined up to 4% on Monday. Here's a roundup of the chemical firms and the impact they may see due to the ongoing conflict, according to brokerage firm IIFL.
L&T shares crash 7% as escalating Israel-Iran war spooks investors
Larsen & Toubro shares plunged over 7% amid escalating Middle East conflict, raising investor concerns about project disruptions. The region accounts for a significant portion of L&T's order book. With tanker traffic halted through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, further impact on project execution and investor sentiment is anticipated.
Strait of Hormuz on edge due to Iran-Israel war? Iran’s leverage is a cautious tale for India
Escalating Israel-Iran conflict pushes Middle East towards renewed confrontation, impacting global energy supplies. India faces a critical challenge due to its energy dependence on the region and the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route.