OPEC+ to boost crude output, but can it deliver and who will buy?OPEC+ has boosted oil production quotas for the fifth consecutive month, raising questions about shipping capacity and buyer demand. While ...
06 Jul, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsIn just a few days, the Q1 earnings season for FY27 will start. But before that will come the season of business updates. And that needs to...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Nifty eyes 24,500-24,800 in July as crude cools and FII selling slows; buy the dip towards 23,600–23,800: Dharmesh ShahIndian equity markets are poised for further gains, with Nifty expected to target 24,500-24,800 by July. ICICI Direct's Dharmesh Shah advis...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Global funds revisit Indian stocks as oil, rupee risks recedeGlobal fund managers are reconsidering their exit from Indian stocks as falling oil prices and rupee stabilization ease key investment conc...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Oil ticks higher as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopesOil prices saw an uptick as Iran's refusal to meet U.S. envoys heightened tensions, impacting the fragile ceasefire. Despite recent decline...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Hormuz oil transits continue though attacks make owners waryVessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a dip as some shipping companies expressed reduced confidence following weekend attacks on ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%It is quite likely that the news cycle this and the next week will be about the direction of US interest rates and yield. If that turns out...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on shipStrait of Hormuz traffic saw a dip Friday after a Taiwanese ship was attacked, prompting a pause in evacuation efforts. Despite this, sever...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
India 'strategic diplomatic driver' for IMEC: Columbia University projectA project from Columbia University has underscored India's crucial involvement in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), pr...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Nifty headed to 24,500 next week, says Dharmesh Shah; these 2 stocks are top buys right nowIndian equity markets are poised for further gains, with Nifty eyeing 24,500, according to ICICI Direct's Dharmesh Shah. He highlights fall...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Crude tankers return to Strait of Hormuz amid a tentative recovery in oil trafficOil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw an uptick on Monday, with four vessels carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude navig...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST