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INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...
India's crude imports remain resilient despite Strait of Hormuz tensions
India's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfolio over recent years. Russia now supplies over half of India's total crude oil imports. However, LPG and LNG supplies remain vulnerable to Gulf disruptions. Prolonged instability could increase shipping costs and regional prices significantly.
Nasdaq Futures Surge As SanDisk, Micron, Other Chip Stocks Recover Defying Iran War
Nasdaq futures climb as chip stocks rally despite renewed US-Iran tensions and oil risks.
Vedanta Oil & Gas ends higher after Delhi HC backs $99 million arbitral award
Vedanta Oil & Gas rallied 3.80% to settle at Rs 37.96 after media reports stated that the Delhi High Court cleared the enforcement of a $99 million foreign arbitral award by rejecting the central government's objections.
Vedanta Oil and Gas shares rally 8%. What’s boosting investor sentiment today?
Vedanta Oil and Gas shares rose sharply on Thursday, outperforming its recently listed Vedanta group peers after reports that the Delhi High Court cleared the enforcement of $99 million in arbitral awards in favour of Vedanta and Ravva Oil. The development boosted investor sentiment despite the company's weaker Q1 production performance.
Crude oil prices will be the key driver of equities for now: Nilesh Shah
The oil market, Shah of Kotak AMC said, is signalling that supplies could get constrained again, which may lead to another increase in prices. All this will impact how equity markets play out.
10 Nifty 500 stocks plunge over 50% from 52-week highs. Do you own any?
Nifty 500 stocks experienced sharp declines, far exceeding index movements. Several companies saw their values drop by over fifty percent from recent highs. Reliance Power and Cohance Lifesciences are among the biggest losers in this market correction.
AI redraws office demand dynamics as GCCs power India's leasing market
Global Capability Centres and flexible workspaces are now driving India's office real estate demand. Third-party IT services firms are reducing their office space leasing significantly. Overall office transactions remain strong despite global economic uncertainties and disruptions. AI is transforming occupier requirements, shifting focus to capability over cost. India's deep talent pool and favorable business environment support sustained office demand.
CLSA turns cautious on Indian equities amid West Asia tensions, recommends balanced portfolio
Vikash Kumar Jain, India Strategist & Head of India Research at CLSA discusses why commodities such as aluminium and upstream oil should remain portfolio hedges, why financials and consumer discretionary stocks remain preferred if risks ease, and why shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz is the key indicator investors should watch.
TVS Motor Company announces strategic partnership with Indian Oil
For sustainable cost-effective LPG cylinder distribution with TVS King Kargo HD vehicles
This sector is set to dominate Q1 earnings for all the wrong reasons
Oil marketing companies are set to dominate Q1 earnings but for the wrong reasons, with HPCL, BPCL and IOCL expected to post massive losses as elevated crude prices crushed fuel marketing margins. The sharp earnings hit is likely to overshadow profit growth in financials, telecom and metals, dragging overall India Inc. earnings.
US-Iran war: BPCL, GAIL to HPCL — oil and gas stocks rise despite soaring crude oil prices - livemint.com
US-Iran war: BPCL, GAIL to HPCL — oil and gas stocks rise despite soaring crude oil priceslivemint.com