Shares of Hindustan Petroleum, Indian Oil, and Bharat Petroleum enjoyed a boost on Wednesday, as falling crude oil prices set a positive tone. Amid rising hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East, oil fell sharply by over 5%, bringing Brent crude futures down to $98.28 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude to $87.68 a barrel.
Explained: How BSE traded fewer contracts after CAS but premiums rose 75% in first week
BSE’s derivatives activity fell sharply in the first week of the Closing Auction Session, but higher premiums more than offset the decline in contracts. Premium