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HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares fall up to 3% amid petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre
Oil marketing company shares fell on Friday. Petrol and diesel prices saw a modest increase. This hike aims to ease financial pressure on companies. Global crude oil prices remain high due to West Asia conflicts. Prime Minister Modi urged fuel conservation. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed concern over companies absorbing losses.
India’s financial conditions remain tight amid oil shock, rupee weakness and FPI outflows: Crisil - The Times of India
India’s financial conditions remain tight amid oil shock, rupee weakness and FPI outflows: CrisilThe Times of India
Market Stress: How the Middle East war is rattling global markets and economies
The Middle East conflict is significantly impacting global economies, driving up oil prices and weakening currencies. Asia, heavily reliant on imported energy, faces particular vulnerability, with rising food inflation and consumer costs adding to economic pressures worldwide. Investors are closely watching central bank responses to these escalating geopolitical and financial challenges.
India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats grow
India's major banks are disclosing more climate data but not using it for lending decisions. Physical climate risks like floods and heat are worsening, impacting bank portfolios. Few banks conduct climate stress tests or phase out coal lending. The Reserve Bank of India is providing data but not mandating disclosures. Delayed action risks financial instability and stranded assets for banks.
Rupee may slide to 96-98 by December-end amid oil shock: Mint poll
Most economists expect the rupee to depreciate 3-4% in the current financial year if crude oil prices remain elevated.
Coal Gasification Scheme worth Rs 37.5k cr cleared to fortify energy security
Financial support to developers will be provided at a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery through a competitive bidding process, where incentives will be disbursed in four equal instalments linked to project milestones. The incentive for a project will be capped at Rs 5,000 crore and for any single product, except synthetic natural gas and urea, will be capped at Rs 9,000 crore. Incentive for a single entity group will be capped at Rs 12,000 crore across all projects.
Real estate, capital goods remain recovery bets despite market volatility: Emkay Global
Seshadri Sen, Head of Research & Strategist at Emkay Global Financial Services says India could face short-term market pain if crude oil sustains at $105-110 per barrel, with the risk of a ₹10/litre fuel price hike impacting inflation and discretionary consumption. The strategist remains optimistic on a medium-term “peace trade” with oil potentially cooling to $80, while selectively favouring sectors like real estate, capital goods and recovery plays linked to a post-war normalisation scenario.
Will provide insurance to all vessels coming to or going from India: DFS Secretary Nagaraju
India has launched its own maritime insurance pool. This initiative aims to support Indian maritime trade. Vedanta Sterlite, Balrampur Sugar, and Hoger Offshore are the first beneficiaries. The pool reduces reliance on foreign insurers. It offers financial protection against war perils and cargo risks. This move strengthens India's control over its maritime trade.
Coal India subsidiary makes new post-listing high after surging up to 20%
CMPDI's management told CNBC-TV18 it was confident of maintaining 30% profit after tax (PAT) margins 40% earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins for financial year 2027.
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: Centre
India is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy security and ample reserves. This collective effort aims to ease the nation's financial burden from high international crude prices. Prime Minister Modi urges public participation to reduce consumption and protect foreign exchange reserves.
BPCL Board Meeting To Approve Q4 Results Rescheduled; Check Revised Date, Share Price History And More
A meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled on May 19 to consider and approve the financial results for the fourth quarter of FY26.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Focus on inflation, retail sales, US-Iran conflict, crude oil
Heavyweights including Cisco, Alibaba, and Applied Materials are set to disclose their quarterly financial performance in the week ahead