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Qatar halts LNG output after attacks; disruptions to hit Indian supplies, city gas firms flag concerns
Qatar has stopped liquefied natural gas production following attacks. This halts supplies to India, affecting industrial consumers and city gas companies. Petronet LNG cannot send ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption impacts India's energy needs and domestic sectors. Companies are seeking clarity on future gas availability.
Buy the fear? Indian markets delivered strong returns after past wars even as Middle East tensions roil stocks
Indian equity benchmarks plunged as West Asia tensions and a Strait of Hormuz shutdown threat jolted global markets and spiked crude prices. Despite near-term risks to energy supplies and India’s import exposure, historical data show strong two-year rebounds after past geopolitical conflicts.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market; here’s how
Escalating Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices higher, significantly impacting India's beaten-up equities and widening their underperformance against global peers. Analysts warn of further downside for Indian assets due to the country's heavy reliance on imported energy, potentially driving inflation and weakening the economy and currency.
Industrial users stare at propane, natural gas shortage after Qatar halted production
Indian industries face potential propane and natural gas shortages. Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas production following a drone attack. This impacts industrial customers, though household piped natural gas supplies remain unaffected. Companies are monitoring the situation closely. Global energy prices and shipping costs are also rising.
Clean Max Enviro Energy bulk deal: Citigroup sells 8.3 lakh shares worth Rs 70 crore
Citigroup offloaded ₹70 crore worth shares in Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions at a 20% discount to its IPO price after a weak debut on National Stock Exchange of India. The stock ended sharply lower amid muted retail participation despite institutional interest.
Indian govt assures fuel availability, affordability amid Iran-Israel tensions
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reviewed crude and LPG supplies as Iran-Israel tensions pushed up global oil prices and raised concerns over energy security.
Best places to hide in war: 20 stocks analysts say to bet on amid US-Iran conflict
Global markets are experiencing volatility due to Middle East tensions. Indian equities are bracing for this uncertainty. Analysts suggest certain stocks in energy, metals, IT, pharma, defence, and banking could offer relative safety. Investors are advised to watch for opportunities amidst the current market movements. Oil prices and currency fluctuations are key factors to monitor.
Strong earnings: Trent, Vedanta among 10 largecaps that clocked highest profit growth of up to 125% YoY in Q3
Several Indian largecap companies showed strong financial results in the December quarter. Trent and Vedanta were among ten firms that achieved substantial profit growth, with some seeing increases up to 125 percent year-on-year. Other companies like Muthoot Finance, Siemens Energy, and TVS Motor also reported healthy profit jumps.
Nifty recovers 200 points from intra-day lows; IT continues outperformance | Closing Bell
Indian equities erased all the intraday losses with Nifty back above 23,500. TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Trent are among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers are NTPC, Power Grid Corp, Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs and L&T. Among sectors IT index up 4%, while auto, metal, Consumer Durables, realty up 0.5% each. However, pharma, healthcare, power, media, energy down 0.5-1%. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices down marginally. Catch Lovish Darad in conversation with Market Experts.
Morgan Stanley acquires Capri Global shares worth Rs 96 crore, sells Lloyds Metals stake valued at Rs 161 crore
Capri Global Capital shares saw moderate correction of 0.17 percent to Rs 198.03, while Lloyds Metals and Energy rose 0.86 percent to Rs 1,817.6 on the National Stock Exchange.
Stocks to Watch Today: Indian Hotels, Syrma SGS, Groww, Afcons Infra, Bharat Forge, HG Infra, Munjal Auto, HFCL, Windsor Machines in focus on 12 May
Stocks to Watch May 12: Stocks like Indian Hotels Company, JSW Energy, Satin Creditcare Network, Paradeep Phosphates, Syrma SGS Technology, Billionbrains Garage Ventures Groww, Afcons Infrastructure, HFCL, Bharat Forge, and HG Infra Engineering will be in focus on May 12.
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.