Kotak Institutional Equities reports that rising crude oil prices benefit upstream companies like ONGC and Oil India, increasing their EPS. Surprisingly, OMCs (BPCL, HPCL, IOCL) may also gain if the government maintains current pump prices, leading to potential margin expansion. While refining margins are modest, improved marketing profitability could offset these concerns.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader