crude oil prices

October 28, 2026 10:12 AM

Sensex falls nearly 700 points as rising crude prices, FPI outflows weigh on markets

Indian equity benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling nearly 700 points and the Nifty slipping below the 22,600 mark amid rising crude oil prices and continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. At the opening, the BSE Sensex stood at 72,907.65, down 691.02 points, or 0.94 per cent, from its previous close of 73,598.67. The index had opened at 73,253.44. The NSE Nifty 50 traded at 22,566.45, declining 183.30 points, or 0.81 per cent, from its previou...

October 24, 2026 11:38 AM

Indian equities extend losses as Brent crude hits six-month high

Indian equity markets extended their losses during the holiday-shortened week, as rising crude oil prices and persistent selling pressure weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined around 2.4 per cent during the week, while the BSE Sensex fell approximately 2.2 per cent. Both benchmark indices extended their losing streak to four consecutive trading sessions. The selling pressure also affected broader markets, with mid-cap and small-cap stocks witnessing sharper declines as investors...

October 7, 2026 10:26 AM

RBI set to announce repo rate decision amid geopolitical tensions

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is set to announce its bi-monthly interest rate decision on Wednesday amid challenging conditions, including rising inflation and crude oil prices above USD 100 a barrel, driven by tensions in the Middle East. The six-member committee will conclude its three-day review against the backdrop of rising domestic inflation and shifting global macroeconomic conditions. Economists expect the RBI to...

September 22, 2026 10:20 AM

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher over crude price correction

The Indian equity markets inched up slightly on Tuesday morning, tracking positive global cues and a correction in global crude prices. As of 9.20 am, Sensex added 64 points, or 0.10 per cent, to reach 74,914 and Nifty gained 34 points, or 0.15 per cent, to reach 23,449. Main broad-cap indices outperformed gains of the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 added 0.33 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 0.4 per cent. Sectoral indices on NSE traded in green except Nifty IT down 1...

September 9, 2026 12:59 PM

Crude oil prices surge nearly 2% as US-Iran conflict escalates

Crude oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, gaining nearly 2 per cent or more than $1 a barrel, as fresh attacks involving Iran, the United States and Saudi Arabia heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Gulf. Brent crude gained as much as 1.79 per cent, or $1.76, to trade near $100 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 1.88 per cent, or $1.75, to $94.78 a barrel. Brent prices have climbed more than 20 per cent since early Aug...

June 22, 2026 1:48 PM

Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran talks ease supply concerns

Global crude oil prices declined sharply by up to 3 per cent on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland, easing concerns over supply disruptions and raising hopes of increased Iranian oil exports. International benchmark Brent crude fell more than 2 per cent to around $79 a barrel after briefly rising above $82 at the start of trading, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded near $75 per barrel, a decrease of 3 per cent. The decline came aft...

June 22, 2026 1:39 PM

Gold, silver trade higher amid easing crude prices

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday amid a decline in crude oil prices and signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) rose Rs 615 or 0.42 per cent to trade at Rs 1,47,818 per 10 grams as of around 10:26 am. The yellow metal touched an intraday high of Rs 1,47,987, up 0.53 per cent or Rs 784 from the previous close and a low of Rs 1,45,110, down 1.42 per cent or Rs 2,093 during the session. It had settled at Rs 1,47,203 ...

April 27, 2026 2:56 PM

Gold, Silver Trade Flat Amid Iran–US De-escalation Hopes

Gold and silver prices traded on a flat note on Monday amid a rise in crude oil prices and reports of a fresh proposal by Iran to end the conflict with the US, raising hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5 contract) were trading at Rs 1,52,410 per 10 grams, down 0.19 per cent or Rs 290 from the previous close of Rs 1,52,699. By 11:00 A.M., the yellow metal touched an intraday high of Rs 1,53,008, up 0.20 per cent or Rs 309. Mean...

April 24, 2026 11:57 AM

Crude oil prices surge up to 2 per cent above $100 mark as Middle East tensions escalate

International crude oil prices surged on Friday, rising up to 2 per cent amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, even after a unilateral ceasefire announcement from the US. The global oil benchmark Brent crude advanced about 2 per cent to $107 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased nearly 2 per cent to $97.6 from the previous close. In the domestic market, crude oil on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was trading at Rs 9,077, down 1 per cent or nearly Rs 100....