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Auto retail sales surge 22% to record 2.56 million in June; Dealers expectgrowth momentumto continue withrains picking up
Vehicle retail sales reached a record high in June, showing a significant year-on-year increase. This robust growth was supported by strong demand across various vehicle segments. Improved supplies and easing crude oil prices are expected to sustain this positive momentum. Two-wheeler sales saw a notable rise, with electric models gaining significant market share. Rural markets demonstrated strong traction in commercial vehicle sales, indicating broad economic recovery.
ET Graphics: Crude oil retreats, but India's fuel bills stay up
China has reduced fuel prices, mirroring pre-war levels as crude oil costs decline. Indian private retailer Nayara Energy also cut its fuel rates recently. State-run firms have not yet followed suit after substantial first-quarter losses. These companies incurred nearly seventy-five thousand crore rupees in losses. This situation arose due to delayed fuel price adjustments by the government.
Sensex, Nifty end at highest levels in 10 weeks on HDFC Bank, oil boost
Indian equity benchmarks rose to their highest closing levels in about 10 weeks, supported by HDFC Bank, easing crude oil prices and continued foreign portfolio investor inflows
Nasdaq futures lead US stocks higher as tech rebounds, oil slips
US stock futures advanced on Monday, led by a rebound in technology shares, while oil prices fell after OPEC+ agreed to increase production from August. Investors are also awaiting key economic data and Samsung's earnings for fresh market cues.
US stock market today: S&P, Nasdaq futures jump up to 1% as tech stocks recover; crude oil extends decline
US stock futures rose, led by gains in tech shares and falling crude prices. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1%, while the Dow remained stable. Investors await critical Federal Reserve meeting minutes and earnings reports from major companies, including Delta Air Lines and PepsiCo.
Nifty closes above 24,400 as rally extends to fourth straight session
Benchmark indices extended gains for a fourth straight session on Monday, supported by broad-based buying. Encouraging Q1 business updates, easing crude oil prices, improving monsoon progress and receding geopolitical concerns lifted sentiment. The Nifty closed above the 24,400 mark. Auto, consumer durables, oil & gas and metal stocks led the gains, while IT and PSU bank shares ended lower. Broader market also remained firm, reflecting sustained buying interest.
Oil prices could slip below $60 if China holds back on buying, says energy expert
Global oil supplies are expected to outpace demand in the second half of the year, increasing the risk of lower crude prices. One energy expert says prices could briefly fall below $60 a barrel if China delays replenishing its strategic oil reserves, though he expects Beijing to step in if prices drop too far.
Markets surge to 4th day led by bank stocks, lower oil prices - DT Next
Markets surge to 4th day led by bank stocks, lower oil pricesDT Next
Indian Oil, HPCL buy 7 million barrels of crude via tenders, trade sources say
Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have collectively secured approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through recent tenders. Indian Oil acquired various grades from Angola and Nigeria, while HPCL purchased Brazilian Tupi crude. These significant purchases are slated for delivery between August and September, bolstering India's energy reserves.
National Standard (India) Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Rajdarshan Industries Ltd, Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd, Quint Digital Ltd and Shri Krishna Devcon Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 06 July 2026.
Earnings could improve from Q2 as oil eases; Enam's Sridhar Sivaram stays underweight on IT, banks
Enam Holdings Investment Director Sridhar Sivaram remains underweight on IT and banks, citing weak earnings growth and intense competition, while favouring manufacturing, power equipment, pharmaceuticals, NBFCs and gold. Sivaram also recommends international diversification and expects gold to deliver double-digit annual returns over the next five years.
AU Small Finance Bank's growth engine is intact, but questions remain
Whether the momentum in the lender's mainstay vehicle financing has sustained in Q1 amid rising crude oil and commodity costs and a fading GST 2.0 push has to be seen.