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India Weighs Return To Iranian Oil As Ministers Prepare For Crucial Talks — Profit Exclusive
The discussions are expected to focus on cooperation across the oil and gas sector, including crude supplies, investment opportunities and broader energy ties between the two countries.
United Drilling Tools secures Rs 1.6 crore repeat export order from Brazil
United Drilling Tools announced that it has secured a repeat export order worth Rs 1.60 crore from Argentera Oil and Gas, Brazil, for the supply of casing pipes with multi-start connectors.
Vedanta Power, Oil & Gas shares fall 3%; Vedanta Aluminium, Iron & Steel jump up to 5%. What lies ahead?
Vedanta's demerger saw mixed fortunes for its listed entities. While Vedanta Power and Oil & Gas shares dipped, Vedanta Aluminium and Iron & Steel surged, with the latter showing significant gains post-listing. Analysts are bullish on Vedanta Aluminium, citing strong global demand and operational strengths, with multiple brokerages initiating 'Buy' ratings and projecting substantial upside.
GAIL India appoints Satish Kumar Sinha as Director (Finance)
GAIL (India) announced that it has received a communication from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas nominating Satish Kumar Sinha, Executive Director of the company as Director (Finance).
Vedanta Power, Oil & Gas, and Iron shares rally up to 5%; Aluminium sheds 3%. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Vedanta’s newly demerged entities extended their rally, with Oil & Gas, Power and Iron & Steel hitting upper circuits, while Aluminium slipped despite Citi’s bullish outlook. Brokerages remain constructive on select businesses, though views differ on valuations as investors assess growth, cyclicality and execution risks.
India extends bidding deadline for deepwater oil and gas blocks for sixth time
India has extended the bidding deadline for deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas blocks under the OALP-X and OALP-XI rounds to September 17, marking the sixth extension since February 2025. The move highlights the government's continued struggle to attract foreign investors despite policy reforms and growing concerns over rising import dependence.
Quantum AMC's George Thomas on sectors to watch as crude prices ease
George Thomas, Fund Manager-Equity at Quantum AMC, which managed assets worth over ₹3,948.11 crore as of March 2026, believes lower crude prices could benefit oil marketing companies, gas utilities and businesses dependent on crude derivatives. However, he cautioned investors against relying on volatile earnings and advised focusing on normalised profit levels and valuations. Thomas said financials remain the fund's largest allocation, while IT stocks have become attractive from a valuation perspective despite near-term demand uncertainties.
Iran war triggers global race to build oil reserves
Vulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push for reserves could add half a billion barrels of demand. Countries like India and Pakistan are prioritizing stockpiles, learning from China's successful strategy of reducing imports during supply disruptions. This move aims to prevent severe economic distress and insulate economies from volatile energy markets.
Sensex jumps 436 pts; oil & gas shares advance
At 10:30 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 436.19 points or 0.57% to 77,234.05. The Nifty 50 index rose 142.20 points or 0.57% to 24,148.80.
Vedanta Power, Aluminium, Oil & Gas and Iron shares soar up to 5%. Which stock looks best placed?
Shares of Vedanta’s newly demerged entities rallied up to 5% for a second session, driven by strong investor interest and brokerage optimism. Citi prefers Vedanta Aluminium as a structural play, while Oil & Gas, Power, and Iron & Steel offer more cyclical or valuation-driven opportunities post restructuring.
Stocks in news: Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Voltas, ONGC
Indian markets saw a dip on Friday, with IT stocks leading the decline. Analysts suggest profit-taking occurred near the 24,150 mark. Despite this, the broader recovery trend remains intact above 23,700. Several companies like Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, and ONGC are in focus due to significant business developments, including acquisitions, order wins, and strategic repositioning.
ONGC Is Now A 'Gas-And-Oil' Company As Output Shift Accelerates Toward Natural Gas
While oil production is likely to remain flat, gas output will rise as newer fields are put into production.