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'Vital to open Strait of Hormuz': Japan releases emergency oil reserves amid Israel-Iran conflict
Japan is releasing oil from its reserves to ensure supply stability. This action comes as conflicts in the Middle East disrupt shipping. International efforts are underway to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Allies are being asked to contribute naval assets. Some nations have declined, while others are considering their options. Global oil prices are rising.
Strike forces fresh halt to oil loading at UAE’s Fujairah port, underscoring risks to global supplies
Port of Fujairah, a vital UAE oil hub, faced another strike. Oil loading operations were suspended. This follows a recent drone attack that caused a fire. The port bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. These repeated disruptions highlight energy supply risks. Crude futures have risen amid fears of further attacks.
Citi cuts Nifty's target to 27,000 on earnings, macro risks from raging Iran war
Citi Research has lowered its year-end Nifty 50 target to 27,000, citing escalating Middle East war risks impacting India's growth and corporate earnings. Surging oil and supply shocks are worsening the economic outlook, with potential disruptions to LPG, LNG, fertilizers, and petrochemicals. The brokerage also downgraded the auto sector to 'neutral' due to price spikes and potential semiconductor issues.
Iran-Israel War: One of 28 Indian-flagged vessels stranded in Strait of Hormuz sails away safely
The Indian oil tanker Jag Prakash has boldly navigated through the tumultuous Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant achievement amidst increasing regional conflicts that had left 28 Indian vessels stranded. Carrying a vital cargo of gasoline from Oman destined for Tanzania, the Jag Prakash serves as a beacon of resilience.
HMEL to invest Rs 2,600 cr in speciality, fine chemicals sector in Punjab: LN Mittal
HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announced a Rs 2,600 crore investment in Punjab's speciality and fine chemicals sector. Additionally, HMEL plans to launch 500 new retail fuel outlets nationwide, equipped with modern technology. This expansion follows HMEL's significant Rs 60,000 crore investment in its Bathinda refinery, Punjab's sole oil refinery.
Jio IPO delay makes Jefferies cut RIL target price but says O2C benefiting amid disruption
Jefferies has cut Reliance Industries’ (RIL) target price to Rs 1,750, citing a delayed Jio tariff hike and likely Jio IPO postponement. However, the brokerage highlights gains for the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business amid Middle East supply disruptions, which boost refining and petrochemical margins, offsetting near-term digital segment drag.
Sensex tumbles 829 pts; Nifty sinks below 23,650 mark; VIX advance 2.16%
Nifty ended below the 23,650 mark. Auto, FMCG and realty shares declined, while oil & gas, metal and media shares advanced.
Crude surge above $100, weak rupee and higher yields weigh on Dalal Street
Dalal Street remained under pressure led by banking stocks, with the rupee slipping to a record low near 92.3 against the dollar overnight amid crude’s 9% surge back above $100 after tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher oil prices and advance tax outflows also pushed the 10-year bond yield up, adding to market volatility.
Oil Extends Advance as Iran Rhetoric Outweighs Release Plan
Oil advanced a second day following another volatile session as escalating rhetoric over the Iran war raised concerns over a prolonged conflict, outweighing an emergency release of crude reserves by wealthy nations.
Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when Iran war may end
Asian shares advanced Tuesday as US stocks held steady while investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end. US futures and oil prices edged higher. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 2.1% to 55,387.75 and South Korea's Kospi surged 3.5% to 5,724.30. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gained 0.3% to 26,039.23, while the Shanghai Composite index inched up 0.1% to 4,127.34. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5% to $8,738.50. Taiwan's benchmark climbed 3.9%. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 dipped 0.2% to 6,781.48, a day after its latest wild swings caused by extreme moves in the oil market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34 points, or 0.1% to 47,706.51 and the Nasdaq composite edged higher by less than 0.1% to 22,697.10. Oil prices have remained sharply below their peaks hit on Monday. Such spikes have been rocking financial markets worldwide because of worries that the war could block the global flow of oil and natural gas for a long time. Early Wednesday, the price for a barrel of ...
Stocks in news: Nazara Technologies, IndiGo, Hindustan Zinc, NTPC Green, RIL
Indian markets saw a strong rebound on Tuesday, recovering some losses. Global cues improved and crude oil price worries eased. Several companies are in focus today. Nazara Technologies saw a significant block deal. IndiGo's CEO stepped down. RIL is boosting LPG production. Vedanta calls for unlocking domestic resources. NTPC Green Energy added new solar capacity.
Atul Kirloskar to retire as Chairman of Kirloskar Oil Engines
Kirloskar has been involved in the company for over 43 years in executive and non-executive roles. He joined the company in 1983.