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Benchmarks pare steep losses; Sensex slides 304 points, Nifty ends below 23,450
The domestic equity benchmarks staged a sharp recovery from intraday lows on Wednesday as bargain hunting emerged after the morning selloff. The Nifty, which slipped to an intraday low of 23,151.50, rebounded nearly 250 points and climbed back above the 23,400 mark in late trade. Sentiment improved as investors accumulated beaten-down stocks. However, caution persisted amid uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations, which kept global energy markets volatile and crude oil prices elevated. Despite the recovery, the index settled below the 23,450 level, weighed down by weakness in IT and FMCG stocks. Analysts said the Nifty remains technically weak, with immediate support seen at 23,300 and resistance at 23,600.
Oil may stay expensive even if West Asia tensions ease, pressure OMCs: ICICI Securities
Probal Sen, Oil and Gas Analyst at ICICI Securities believes global energy supply chains have structurally changed after the Middle East conflict. India is increasing crude imports from Venezuela, Russia, the US and Africa to manage shortages, but cheap crude is no longer available.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
Crude oil prices rise as renewed West Asia tensions stoke supply concerns
The ongoing war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have shaved 20% off global LNG supplies and the longer Hormuz remains closed, the higher oil, gas, and electricity prices will rise
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Decoding market cycles and India's next wealth creators
Investors face market uncertainty. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai brings together top investors. S Naren of ICICI Prudential AMC will share lessons on market cycles. Samir Arora of Helios Capital Management will discuss future wealth creation opportunities. The event explores whether market turbulence is over or if more is expected. Registrations are open.
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadows
As the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by adopting tactics more commonly associated with the oil industry's “shadow fleet.” LNG carriers are increasingly switching off transponders, travelling in pairs, and making “dark transits” through the chokepoint to reduce the risk of attacks and avoid attracting attention.
Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list
Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
INR extends slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark
The Indian rupee extended slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark on Tuesday as oil prices shot up late yesterday amid stalled talks between US and Iran reigniting fears of oil supply disruption. Crude oil prices surged following reports from Iran's news agency indicating that Tehran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States. INR opened at Rs 95.16 per dollar and hit a low of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 95.19. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market is extending its losses today, tracking weak global cues and Middle East tensions. The BSE Sensex dropped by over 440 points in early trade, slipping into the 74,200 range, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell beneath the 23,250 mark.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: AMC; here's why ICICI AMC is top pick
ICICI Prudential AMC remains well-positioned to benefit from rising retail participation, strong SIP traction and expanding market share across equity, hybrid and passive segments.
INR slides further as renewed geopolitical tensions led to surge in crude oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 5 paise to close at 94.90 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran and surge in crude oil prices. Strength of the American currency in the overseas market and Israel-Lebanon tensions also deteriorated global risk sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.93 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 94.73 and a low of 95.03 during the day. Meanwhile, domestic markets also closed sharply lower due to escalating Middle East tensions, surging crude oil prices, and ongoing foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. The BSE Sensex settled at 74,267.34, down by 508.40 points (0.68%), and the NSE Nifty 50 ended at 23,382.60, dropping 165.15 points (0.70%).
Stocks to buy today: Sudeep Pharma, Rubicon Research, ICICI Prudential AMC
Stocks to buy today: Aakash Shah of Choice Broking has recommended buying three stocks today - Rubicon Research, Sudeep Pharma, and ICICI Prudential Asset Management.