ICICI Securities’ Probal Sen views the excise duty hike, not passed to consumers, positively, especially after prior LPG compensation disappointments. The collected excise tax, along with the LPG cylinder price increase, will offset accumulated LPG losses. While the market anticipated a price cut, the government is monitoring crude price trends.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the
March 4, 2026