Oil prices are moving closer to $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supply routes. Analysts warn that a prolonged disruption, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, could push crude higher and trigger volatility in Indian equities, raising inflation risks and pressure on corporate margins.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited
October 5, 2026