India’s balanced geopolitical approach has helped mitigate risks. Strong relationships across key global blocs have enabled continued access to energy and trade routes, positioning India relatively well in a fragmented global environment.
Indian refiners have ramped up purchases of Russian crude over the past two months and expect procurement to remain high through the rest of the year amid easing concerns around potential Donald Trump administration sanctions.
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:
TCS receives a ‘buy’ rating with a Rs 3,100 target, showing improved international business and strong bookings. Eicher Motors’ electric Flying Flea is noted, though mainstream adoption needs further refinement. Delhivery’s share price remains resilient amid fuel concerns, with robust near-term demand. JSW Steel’s Q4FY26 production saw a dip due to expansion shutdowns.
Middle East tensions are sending shockwaves through global markets, with oil prices soaring above $100 and Indian equities plummeting. The Strait of Hormuz’s vulnerability and trade route disruptions are fueling investor anxiety. Experts advise caution, emphasizing disciplined monthly investments via SIPs rather than market timing, as geopolitical risks overshadow earnings.
Two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have anchored off India’s coasts, signaling a potential return of imports after a seven-year hiatus. This development occurs despite US efforts to restrict Tehran’s oil exports, with India seeking to diversify its energy sources amid global supply disruptions. The shipments arrive under a recent US waiver, allowing purchases of cargoes
The Indian Rupee has fallen sharply against the US dollar. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are intensifying, causing oil prices to rise above $100 per barrel. Investor sentiment has turned cautious as ceasefire hopes fade. Foreign investors are withdrawing funds from Indian equities amid global uncertainty. Experts advise disciplined monthly investments through SIPs.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex closed Monday in red, as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices.
Asian markets faced a downturn due to Middle East conflict fears, with oil prices soaring. However, Singapore’s stock market shows remarkable resilience, nearing record highs. This strength is attributed to the safe-haven appeal of the Singapore dollar and supportive domestic policies, offering a stark contrast to regional volatility.
Stock market recommendations: Mtar Technologies, and Syrma SGS have been picked as the top stocks to buy in the holiday-shortened trading week starting from April 13, 2026, by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk. Let’s look at the details:
