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Investec says 'sell' on HPCL, BPCL and IOC; prefers Reliance Industries on refining upcycle
Since Investec's downgrade in November 2025, the OMC stocks have largely remained range-bound, moving between -7% and +5%, despite robust near-term earnings momentum.
Crude shock for D-Street on fresh US-Iran tensions
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday. This downturn was driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which pushed Brent crude oil prices above $71 a barrel. The Indian economy's reliance on oil imports makes it vulnerable to such price hikes. The Indian Rupee also weakened against the US Dollar.
LIVE: Brent Oil Falls, Fed Decision Tonight | Nifty Set for Positive Start | Opening Bell
Brent crude prices are under pressure amid expectations that Iran could resume oil exports, easing concerns around global energy supplies. Investors are also closely tracking the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with the Dow Jones hitting a fresh record high while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower. SpaceX continued its post-IPO rally, gaining 4% and trading nearly 50% above its offer price. Back home, Indian markets ended near the day's highs on Tuesday, with the Nifty extending gains for a third consecutive session and closing above 23,950. While FIIs remained net sellers, easing oil prices, lower bond yields, and positive global cues could support a firm start for Indian equities today. Stay tuned to Opening Bell for all the key market triggers, stocks in focus, and trading strategies for the session ahead.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps over 900 pts, Nifty climbs above 23,300; PSU banks, metal, IT stocks lead rebound
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices bounced back on March 20 with Nifty50 index reclaiming 23300 amid falling crude oil prices on hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with metal, power, PSU Bank, IT indices jumped 2-3%. Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices rose 1-2% each.
OMC stocks rally up to 3.5% as crude cools; HPCL, IOC, BPCL lead gains, Reliance jumps over 3%
The Nifty Oil & Gas index outperformed the broader rally, while the Nifty Energy index also gained, reflecting strength across upstream, downstream and gas-linked companies. OMC stocks led the gains, while other oil & gas shares also traded higher.