Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) shares surged the most, rising 4% to a day’s high of Rs 367.50 on the BSE, followed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) shares, which climbed 2.7% to Rs 281.80. Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) shares increased by 2%, reaching Rs 131.
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