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Sensex rebounds, up 1,000pts intra-day; Nifty atop 24,000; key reasons here
Private banking and select IT stocks led market pullback on Wednesday as lower oil prices, and hopes of India-US trade deal lifted sentiment.
India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rate
A supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmark freight cost. This eye-watering price highlights a severe shortage of available vessels in the region. The high demand, driven by increased exports and the need to move stuck cargoes, is forcing buyers to pay premium rates, with ships taking weeks to return to the Persian Gulf.
Oil Prices May Rise To $80-90 A Barrel In Second Half Of 2026: S&P Global Energy
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz was the largest oil supply disruption in history.
Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nations
The leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of global economic prowess, akin to oil in previous centuries. With nations such as Taiwan and South Korea emerging through powerhouses like TSMC and Samsung, the future prosperity relies heavily on mastering the semiconductor supply chain as AI technology evolves, reshaping national strength and financial stability.
Indian shares rise as lower oil prices, uptick in banks aid - BFSI News
Indian shares rise as lower oil prices, uptick in banks aidBFSI News
Adani Group Invested Record Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore In FY26, Gautam Adani Says
The investment accounted for more than 30% of India's total new private-sector capital expenditure during the year, according to Adani.
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concerns
Banks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. This surge in funding for green energy underscores the nation's commitment to energy transition. Experts note a growing demand for climate finance, urging banks to develop specialized underwriting for sunrise sectors like solar and green hydrogen, which are poised for significant growth.
Vedanta Power, Oil & Gas shares fall 3%; Vedanta Aluminium, Iron & Steel jump up to 5%. What lies ahead?
Vedanta's demerger saw mixed fortunes for its listed entities. While Vedanta Power and Oil & Gas shares dipped, Vedanta Aluminium and Iron & Steel surged, with the latter showing significant gains post-listing. Analysts are bullish on Vedanta Aluminium, citing strong global demand and operational strengths, with multiple brokerages initiating 'Buy' ratings and projecting substantial upside.
Stock markets rebound in early trade on softening crude oil prices - The Hindu
Stock markets rebound in early trade on softening crude oil pricesThe Hindu
Stock Markets Rebound on Softening Crude Oil Prices - Rediff MoneyWiz
Stock Markets Rebound on Softening Crude Oil PricesRediff MoneyWiz
INR stays hammered as dollar stands tall on hawkish Fed
The Indian rupee continues to stay pressured against the dollar in opening trades on Wednesday, tracking firm dollar overseas. Mildly positive start to local equities and easing oil prices are unable to support rupee that is hammered by gains in DXY on the back of a hawkish dollar overseas. INR opened at Rs 94.88 per dollar and hit a low of 94.93 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 94.76. The dollar index scales above 101 mark for the first time in more than a year amid growing indications of a Federal rate hike in the near future. The Federal Reserve's hawkish tone at its latest meeting is seen bolstering gains the U.S. dollar. The upcoming PCE inflation report, the Feds preferred gauge, will be closely watched this week for further clarity.
Oil prices fall 1% on expectations of smoother crude flows via Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or 1.0%, at $76.30 a barrel as of 0350 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate slipped 78 cents, or 1.1%, to $72.43 a barrel