Oil and Gas Sector

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on July 22, 2026, with Sensex falling 715 points and Nifty closing below the 24,000 mark. Investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported generic medicines, escalating US-Iran tensions, rising Brent crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and heavy selling in banking, pharma and IT stocks. Despite the broader market weakness, Bajaj Auto and Nestlé India gained on the back of strong Q1 FY27 earnings.

Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second straight session on July 21, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending lower due to escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent FII outflows. Banking and IT heavyweights weighed on the market, while Chemicals and Cement outperformed, led by UltraTech Cement's strong Q1 FY27 earnings and positive brokerage outlook.

The Indian stock market ended lower on 20 July 2026, with the Sensex dropping 442.93 points and the Nifty 50 slipping 95.80 points amid a sharp sell-off in private banking stocks following Q1 FY27 earnings. Explore today's market highlights, top gainers and losers, trending stocks, sector-wise performance, and the major factors that influenced market sentiment.

Reliance Industries Q1 FY27 results show strong revenue and EBITDA growth despite lower net profit. Jio Platforms remains the key growth engine with strong 5G expansion, broadband growth and IPO plans.

Global crude oil prices surged as escalating US-Iran military tensions triggered fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East. Brent crude climbed above $91 per barrel, while gold prices gained as investors turned toward safe-haven assets amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

Vedanta Ltd and its newly demerged entities Vedanta Aluminium Metal and Vedanta Oil & Gas have received rating upgrades from CRISIL, highlighting stronger business profiles, improved financial flexibility and lower leverage. The upgrades support investor confidence as Vedanta focuses on growth across zinc, aluminium, oil & gas and other natural resource businesses.

Indian benchmark indices ended largely unchanged on July 16, 2026, with IT and Auto stocks supporting the market while Realty and Financial Services lagged. Rising Brent crude prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, weak global cues, and profit booking ahead of the Q1 earnings season kept investor sentiment cautious despite selective sectoral gains.

Swiggy Instamart and HPCL have launched India's first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service through a quick-commerce platform. The pilot begins in Bengaluru, offering 5 kg and 10 kg cylinders without requiring an existing HP Gas connection, while Swiggy stock gained 1.06% following the announcement.

Sensex and Nifty ended nearly flat after recovering from sharp early losses. A strong rally in TCS, HCL Tech, and the IT sector offset weakness in FMCG, metals, and defence stocks amid geopolitical concerns and higher crude oil prices.

Indian markets ended sharply higher on July 10, 2026, with Sensex rising 827 points and Nifty gaining 244 points. Strong TCS Q1 FY27 results, a rally in IT stocks, lower crude oil prices, easing volatility, and positive global cues supported investor sentiment. Realty, PSU banks, and financial stocks also witnessed strong buying during the session.