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Oil & Gas stocks tumble as crude regains $105; MGL, IGL, BPCL drop up to 4%
Among the index constituents, Mahanagar Gas fell around 4.5 per cent, followed by IOCL, BPCL, Adani Total Gas, HPCL, Petronet LNG, Chennai Petroleum, and GAIL down over 2 per cent each
Which sectors saw the biggest FII inflows and outflows in April?
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities in April, though the pace of outflows eased sharply from March. FIIs turned buyers in sectors such as power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles continued to witness heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainty.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta on Thursday for gains up to 9%
Domestic stock markets ended with strong gains on Wednesday as oil prices slipped below the $100 a barrel mark while news of a likely trade deal between the US and India lifted sentiments.
Explained - The Axios report that sent risk assets soaring and crude prices tumbling
The rise in risk assets has also sent prices of precious metals soaring. Gold and Silver prices are up 3% and 5% respectively in response to this move. Indian markets, Dow futures have also reacted positively to the news while crude oil prices have seen a sharp tumble after this Axios report.
As Vedanta Group posts record FY26 earnings, Chairman Anil Agarwal lays out vision for a ‘very exciting new chapter’
Vedanta Group reported a record profit of ₹25,096 crore in FY26, driven by a revenue of ₹1,74,075 crore. The company plans a demerger to create sector-focused entities, enhancing growth strategies and financial flexibility, with significant investments in aluminium, oil, and power sectors.
Metals, PSU banks drag markets down amid currency weakness and global uncertainty
Indian stocks and the rupee experienced a significant downturn on Thursday. Surging oil prices and rumors of potential military action against Iran impacted investor sentiment. Despite this, Indian markets saw their best April performance in 28 months. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to support the rupee. Markets will be closed on Friday for Maharashtra Day.
Top Gainers and Losers on April 30: Vedanta, Waaree Energies, Eternal, Adani Energy, Ceat, among top losers
The Indian stock market declined in April's final session due to rising crude oil prices and a weak rupee, with the Nifty 50 down 0.73% and the Sensex 0.78%. Both indices recorded over 7% gains for the month, while the rupee hit a record low against the dollar.
Vedanta's 65% share price crash an illusion, the stock is down just 5%. Here's why
Vedanta shares adjusted significantly post-demerger, appearing to crash but actually declining 5% as four entities (Aluminium, Power, Oil & Gas, Steel) were separated. This restructuring aims to unlock shareholder value by allowing independent businesses to be valued more fairly. The demerger, approved by NCLT, sees the base metals business remain with a restructured Vedanta, while new entities will list separately.
Vedanta demerger record date falls on a stock market holiday — When should you buy to be eligible for spin-off benefit?
Vedanta will demerge its businesses into aluminium, merchant power, oil and gas and iron ore verticals into separate listed entities. As part of the spin-off, each shareholder will be allotted shares in the ratio of 1:1 for each demerged entity.
Iran tankers laden with crude go dark to sail past US blockade
At least two Iranian oil tankers — Hero II and Hedy — have bypassed the Persian Gulf blockade and entered the Arabian Sea, part of a wider fleet that has moved about 9 million barrels of crude despite US restrictions. Data shows dozens of Iran-linked vessels continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, often switching off tracking systems to evade detection.
Manishi Raychaudhuri bets on private banks, metals, consumption plays
Manishi Raychaudhuri, Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners, said global focus is shifting to energy security and alternative energy due to supply risks. He noted markets may be underestimating uncertainty, particularly around crude oil. For India, elevated oil prices could affect inflation and policy choices.
Mayuresh Joshi bullish on Vedanta, NLC India; sees ONGC benefiting from tight oil supply
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research at Marketsmith India, said Vedanta’s business segments could deliver steady performance as structural drivers remain intact. He highlighted improving margins and capacity expansion in the power space, while noting mixed signals in copper due to softer numbers. Joshi added that constrained crude supply may support upstream companies’ realisations in the near term. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.