Oil Prices
Clouded year ahead: Economic conditions have changed since February 1
Multiple sectors will come under pressure, complicating the government's plans for the year
 "Clouded year ahead: Economic conditions have changed since February 1")
Oil shock concludes FY26 amid record gold, silver gains as volatility rises
The oil crisis is unfolding amid record global debt, fragile supply chains, and emerging market volatility
 "Oil shock concludes FY26 amid record gold, silver gains as volatility rises")
India's fuel exports drop amid European Union sanctions, West Asia war
Latest sanctions by EU banning imports of fuels made from Russian crude oil from January has hurt India's sales, say industry sources
 "India's fuel exports drop amid European Union sanctions, West Asia war")
Iran parliament speaker warns severe retaliation against US ground invasion
Iran warns of severe retaliation against US ground forces as conflict escalates, with experts cautioning long-term global economic fallout from damaged energy infrastructure
 "Iran parliament speaker warns severe retaliation against US ground invasion")
Equity markets appear to lean on early US-Iran truce, says Sailesh Raj Bhan
Elevated oil prices and prolonged West Asia crisis may hit earnings, but staggered investing offers opportunity for long-term investors, says Nippon MF CIO
 "Equity markets appear to lean on early US-Iran truce, says Sailesh Raj Bhan")
Foreign investors flee Indian assets at record pace on oil shock
Foreign investors have sold a net $12.14 billion worth of Indian shares since the war began on February 28, marking the biggest monthly outflow on record
 "Foreign investors flee Indian assets at record pace on oil shock")
Oil up 2.5% but set for first weekly decline since start of Iran war
Brent crude futures rose by $2.73, or 2.53%, to $110.74 a barrel by 1257 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up $2.39, or 2.53%, at $96.87
Global markets slip on higher crude oil prices amid West Asia war
US-Iran clashes weigh on sentiment. Dollar rises as safe-haven appeal revives
West Asia conflict impact: A peek into the biggest losers on bourses
West Asia conflict triggers sharp sell-off in Indian markets, with realty, banking and auto stocks leading losses amid energy shock fears
 "West Asia conflict impact: A peek into the biggest losers on bourses")
Energy crisis: Let prices adjust for a sustainable long-term solution
The cost of the Indian basket, however, has increased more sharply to over $156 per barrel due to disruptions in supplies from West Asia
 "Energy crisis: Let prices adjust for a sustainable long-term solution")
Oil rises as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects
Oil jumps over 3% as Middle East tensions threaten supply, with Hormuz disruption and global outages intensifying fears of a prolonged energy crisis
 "Oil rises as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects")
Oil prices climb as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects
Brent futures rose $1.13, or 1.1 per cent, to $103.35 a barrel by 0051 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.08, or 1.2 per cent, at $91.40 a barrel
 "Oil prices climb as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects")
Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR
Union minister flags energy security risks amid West Asia tensions; project expected to boost reserves and add over seven days of crude cover
 "Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR")
Optimism for Gulf oil is premature: India must boost domestic output now
Weaponising trade chokepoints has fragmented global markets like crude oil, leading to sharp regional price variations
 "Optimism for Gulf oil is premature: India must boost domestic output now")
In an interconnected world, war's costs spiral far beyond just borders
Interestingly, while the ongoing conflict has serious implications for the smaller oil-importing Asean economies, China may stand to benefit for several reasons
 "In an interconnected world, war's costs spiral far beyond just borders")
Brent tactically bullish, structurally volatile in short-term, says analyst
Mohammed Imran, research analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, maintains the Q2 2026 Brent target of $110/bbl and WTI at $100
 "Brent tactically bullish, structurally volatile in short-term, says analyst")
Global stocks bounce, oil prices retreat on Iran war ceasefire reports
S&P 500 futures rose 0.9 per cent in the Asia morning, European futures lifted 1.2 per cent and Brent crude futures fell about 6 per cent to $98.30 a barrel
 "Global stocks bounce, oil prices retreat on Iran war ceasefire reports")
Mkts rebound as US pauses Iran strikes; gains capped as oil recoups losses
Indian equities rallied after the US delayed strikes on Iran, but gains were capped by elevated oil prices and continued uncertainty around the conflict
 "Mkts rebound as US pauses Iran strikes; gains capped as oil recoups losses")
Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after US waiver: Report
The Trump administration on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil already at sea
 "Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after US waiver: Report")
An opportunity in a crisis: Oil import dependence needs urgent policy fix
The ongoing oil crisis risks becoming a lost opportunity unless the government outlines a clear plan to reform exploration policies and boost India's domestic crude oil output
 "An opportunity in a crisis: Oil import dependence needs urgent policy fix")