Oil prices surged as the Israel-US-Iran conflict entered its eighth day, pushing Brent close to $100 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn prolonged tensions could add a geopolitical premium to crude, with some projections pointing to potential prices of $150 per barrel.
Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Nalco and other metal stocks slide up to 5%. Here’s why
Metal stocks tumbled up to 5% on Monday, with the Nifty Metal index falling over 2% amid a decline in metal prices and rising expectations