Global markets were rattled after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate fallout was visible in Asian trading, where stocks in Japan and South Korea opened lower as investors reacted to the escalation. At the same time, crude oil prices surged sharply, with Brent and WTI jumping…
The structural case for India remains intact. Growth is steady, policy support is strong, and domestic flows provide stability. (AI image) By Motilal OswalAs we enter FY27, Indian equity markets are balancing strong domestic fundamentals against an uncertain global backdrop. While policy support, improving growth, and resilient domestic flows provide a solid foundation, geopolitical risks—particularly…
Imports from Russia averaged 1.98 million barrels per day in March, the highest level since June 2023. (AI image) India is purchasing Russian crude oil in a big way as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to constrain global oil supply. India imports almost 90% of its crude oil needs and the ongoing US-Iran war has…
Tensions in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through financial markets worldwide, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the focal point of concern. The crucial passage, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s fuel supply, has kept oil prices elevated above $100 per barrel, fuelling uncertainty across asset classes. The unease has spilled over…
Kotak Institutional Equities has a buy on TCS with the target price at Rs 3,100. Analysts said the company delivered an in-line quarter, aided by improved momentum in the international business and stable profitability. Bookings were strong and included three mega deals. They also said that TCS appeared to be moving out of a patch…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, and Eicher Motors have been recommended as the top stocks to buy this week by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities. He also shares outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Nifty ViewThe benchmark index Nifty staged a strong pullback…
Two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have anchored off India’s eastern and western coasts, marking a potential resumption of such imports after nearly seven years, even as the US steps up efforts to restrict Tehran’s oil exports.Ship-tracking data, cited by Bloomberg show that the Felicity, a very large crude carrier owned by the National Iranian Tanker…
Rupee began the week in red, tumbling 48 paise to 93.31 against US dollar in early trade on Monday. This comes as geopolitical tensions around the Middle East continue to intensify and oil prices once again skyrocket beyond the $100 per barrel mark.Investor mood turned cautious after the ceasefire that had supported markets last week…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian stock market benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 23,600, BSE Sensex was down over…
Asian markets began the week on a shaky note, but the story isn’t uniform across the region. While most stocks slipped into the red as lingering uncertainty around the Middle East conflict dragged down investor sentiment, Singapore is bucking the trend with its comparitively better position and its markets hovering near record highs despite the…