Paint stocks like Asian Paints and Indigo Paints plunged up to 6% as crude oil prices surged due to escalating Middle East tensions following attacks on Iran. The conflict, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions, directly impacting paint companies reliant on petroleum-based derivatives and pressuring their profit margins.
Yes Bank shares rise 3% after Q2 business update shows loans surging 24% YoY, deposits up 20%
Yes Bank shares rose after the lender reported a 23.8% YoY growth in loans and advances to around Rs 3.1 lakh crore in Q2 FY27.