Markets remained volatile with the Fed’s split decision, surging crude oil prices due to Iran tensions, and mixed Big Tech earnings. Key global developments indicate rising inflation risks and evolving implications for Indian markets.
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Brent crude futures were up 7 cents, or 0.1%, at $76.71 per barrel. At $72.79., U.S. crude futures increased 17 cents, or 0.2%.
U.S. crude prices were up 4 cents, or 0.1%, at $73.81 a barrel, while Brent crude futures had down 2 cents to $77.47 a barrel.
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, stated on Friday that he and Trump ought to meet to discuss energy costs and the conflict in Ukraine.
Brent crude futures were down 50 cents at $77.95 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) fell 31 cents to $74.31 in the United States.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) dropped 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $75.26, while Brent crude futures dropped 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $78.79 a barrel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) for March delivery fell 9 cents to $75.74, while Brent crude futures down 3 cents to $79.26 a barrel.
Benchmark indices closed in the red with Nifty at 24,044 and Sensex at 77,132, weighed down by global uncertainty, surging oil prices, and foreign investor outflows. While select stocks like Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finance showed strength, sectors such as metals, PSU banks, and realty faced sharp declines in a risk-off market environment.
Vedanta stock saw a sharp 65–70% fall ahead of its 2026 demerger, but the drop is purely technical as the company splits into five new entities. Investors will receive shares in all new businesses, meaning no real value is lost—only redistributed.
After a strong rally, defence stocks have seen a noticeable correction, leaving investors concerned. This analysis breaks down the key factors behind the decline—from profit booking and valuation concerns to market sentiment shifts—and explains what it means for the sector’s future outlook.
Indian markets ended strongly on April 29, 2026, as Nifty reclaimed 24,100 and Sensex surged over 600 points. Auto and FMCG stocks led gains, supported by strong earnings from Maruti Suzuki, ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Coal India, boosting overall market sentiment.
Benchmark indices closed in the red with Nifty at 24,044 and Sensex at 77,132, weighed down by global uncertainty, surging oil prices, and foreign investor outflows. While select stocks like Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finance showed strength, sectors such as metals, PSU banks, and realty faced sharp declines in a risk-off market environment.
Vedanta stock saw a sharp 65–70% fall ahead of its 2026 demerger, but the drop is purely technical as the company splits into five new entities. Investors will receive shares in all new businesses, meaning no real value is lost—only redistributed.
After a strong rally, defence stocks have seen a noticeable correction, leaving investors concerned. This analysis breaks down the key factors behind the decline—from profit booking and valuation concerns to market sentiment shifts—and explains what it means for the sector’s future outlook.
Indian markets ended strongly on April 29, 2026, as Nifty reclaimed 24,100 and Sensex surged over 600 points. Auto and FMCG stocks led gains, supported by strong earnings from Maruti Suzuki, ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Coal India, boosting overall market sentiment.
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