Oil and Gas Sector

ONGC has approved a 1.75 million metric tonne Strategic Petroleum Reserve project at Mangalore, Karnataka, marking a major step toward enhancing India’s energy security and reducing dependence on global crude supply disruptions.

Adani Group shares traded higher on Friday, led by Adani Total Gas, Adani Green Energy and Adani Enterprises. The rally was supported by positive business updates, clean energy expansion and investor confidence.

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a broad-based sell-off on July 8, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex declining more than 2% as renewed US-Iran tensions, soaring crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and rising market volatility dented investor sentiment. Banking and financial stocks led the decline, while most sectoral indices ended deep in the red amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

Brent crude prices surged over 3% to above $76 a barrel after renewed US-Iran tensions threatened global oil supplies. Markets are closely watching developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact of sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

Reliance Industries shares traded lower after the company disclosed that SEBI had issued an administrative warning related to alleged insider trading by two employees and an employee's relative. While the warning carries no financial or operational restrictions, it has raised investor concerns over internal compliance.

The Indian stock market extended its rally on July 6, 2026, with the Nifty and Sensex closing higher, driven by HDFC Bank's strong Q1 FY27 business update, falling Brent crude prices, sustained FII inflows, and positive global sentiment. Realty, Auto, and Oil & Gas outperformed, while IT, PSU Banks, and Media witnessed profit booking ahead of the earnings season.

Indian benchmark indices snapped a two-session losing streak on July 1, 2026, as the Nifty 50 climbed above the 24,000 mark and the Sensex gained 444 points. The rally was driven by easing crude oil prices, positive global cues, strong June auto sales, and broad-based buying in Realty, FMCG, Auto, and financial stocks, while IT remained under pressure amid concerns over slowing global technology spending.

The Indian stock market ended in the red on June 29, 2026, as renewed US-Iran tensions, higher crude oil prices, and profit booking weighed on investor sentiment. Nifty slipped to 23,946 while Sensex lost 372 points. Pharma stocks emerged as the top performers on biosimilar and export optimism, whereas Auto, IT, and Cement sectors witnessed broad-based selling amid cautious global cues.

Indian benchmark indices ended slightly higher on June 25, 2026, supported by easing Brent crude prices, a stronger rupee, and positive RBI commentary. Auto stocks led gains with strong rallies in Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, while metal, oil & gas, and IT stocks remained under pressure. Lower market volatility and improving global sentiment helped sustain investor confidence.

The Indian stock market staged a strong recovery on June 24, 2026, with Nifty closing above 24,000 and Sensex surging 790 points. Easing rate hike concerns after RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's comments, falling crude oil prices, sustained FII inflows, and optimism surrounding an India-US trade agreement fueled broad-based gains, led by banking, IT, and realty stocks.