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Vedanta Power, Oil & Gas, and Iron shares rally up to 5%; Aluminium sheds 3%. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Vedanta’s newly demerged entities extended their rally, with Oil & Gas, Power and Iron & Steel hitting upper circuits, while Aluminium slipped despite Citi’s bullish outlook. Brokerages remain constructive on select businesses, though views differ on valuations as investors assess growth, cyclicality and execution risks.

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India extends bidding deadline for deepwater oil and gas blocks for sixth time

India has extended the bidding deadline for deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas blocks under the OALP-X and OALP-XI rounds to September 17, marking the sixth extension since February 2025. The move highlights the government's continued struggle to attract foreign investors despite policy reforms and growing concerns over rising import dependence.

European natural gas edges up as as traders weigh Hormuz transit, U.S.-Iran talks - Investing.com India

European natural gas edges up as as traders weigh Hormuz transit, U.S.-Iran talksInvesting.com India

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Quantum AMC's George Thomas on sectors to watch as crude prices ease

George Thomas, Fund Manager-Equity at Quantum AMC, which managed assets worth over ₹3,948.11 crore as of March 2026, believes lower crude prices could benefit oil marketing companies, gas utilities and businesses dependent on crude derivatives. However, he cautioned investors against relying on volatile earnings and advised focusing on normalised profit levels and valuations. Thomas said financials remain the fund's largest allocation, while IT stocks have become attractive from a valuation perspective despite near-term demand uncertainties.

Iran war triggers global race to build oil reserves

Vulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push for reserves could add half a billion barrels of demand. Countries like India and Pakistan are prioritizing stockpiles, learning from China's successful strategy of reducing imports during supply disruptions. This move aims to prevent severe economic distress and insulate economies from volatile energy markets.

Sensex jumps 436 pts; oil & gas shares advance

At 10:30 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 436.19 points or 0.57% to 77,234.05. The Nifty 50 index rose 142.20 points or 0.57% to 24,148.80.

Vedanta Power, Aluminium, Oil & Gas and Iron shares soar up to 5%. Which stock looks best placed?

Shares of Vedanta’s newly demerged entities rallied up to 5% for a second session, driven by strong investor interest and brokerage optimism. Citi prefers Vedanta Aluminium as a structural play, while Oil & Gas, Power, and Iron & Steel offer more cyclical or valuation-driven opportunities post restructuring.

Stocks in news: Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Voltas, ONGC

Indian markets saw a dip on Friday, with IT stocks leading the decline. Analysts suggest profit-taking occurred near the 24,150 mark. Despite this, the broader recovery trend remains intact above 23,700. Several companies like Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, and ONGC are in focus due to significant business developments, including acquisitions, order wins, and strategic repositioning.

ONGC Is Now A 'Gas-And-Oil' Company As Output Shift Accelerates Toward Natural Gas

While oil production is likely to remain flat, gas output will rise as newer fields are put into production.

ONGC rebrands itself as ‘gas and oil’ firm as natural gas output overtakes crude

State-run ONGC is shifting its focus, now prioritizing natural gas over crude oil. Chairman Arun Kumar Singh announced that gas production has surpassed oil, with future growth expected to be driven by expanding gas output. Policy reforms and rising domestic demand are supporting this strategic pivot, as ONGC invests heavily in offshore projects and explores clean energy avenues.