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- 1Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bindReuters · 21 hours ago
- 2Sibiga called for tougher sanctions against Russia's military-industrial complex following the attack on the Odesa regionUA.NEWS · 21 hours ago
- 3Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?Al Jazeera · 21 hours ago
- 4No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman meeting on Monday, Iranian official saysReuters · 21 hours ago
- 5U.S.-Canada trade war set to hit hard in midterm battleground statesThe Washington Post · 21 hours ago
- 6Drone strikes on a key Saudi oil pipeline and Houthi advances in the Red Sea are putting vital oil routes under pressure. Saudi crude could face a much tougher path to global markets. #dwnewsfacebook.com · 21 hours ago
- 7Are the UK sanctions on Israel real progress, or more illusion?Mondoweiss · 21 hours ago
- 8Saudi Arabia Shuts Oil Pipeline as Houthis Tighten Grip on Red Sea ShippingModern Diplomacy · 21 hours ago
- 9‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coastAl Jazeera · 21 hours ago
- 10Brics slams US, backs Iran, calls out Israel. Has India shifted stance?India Today · 22 hours ago
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ICICI Bank Stock Price Hits 8-week Low
ICICI Bank shares decreased to 1391.00 INR, the lowest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, ICICI Bank lost 2.57%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 0.62%.
Sensex Closes at Near 3-Month Low
India’s BSE Sensex finished about 0.7% down at 75,577.6 on Tuesday, a level last seen in June and marking the second session of losses. The continued rally in oil prices and escalating hostilities in the Middle East kept market sentiment under pressure, while concerns persisted over volatility stemming from the new closing-auction pricing mechanism. Banking heavyweights were among the key drags, led by a 2% decline in ICICI Bank, while Axis Bank and HDFC Bank fell 1.7% and 1.1%, respectively. Reliance Industries and UltraTech Cement declined 1.2% each. On the upside, shares of Indian defense companies, including BEL, gained 1.5% after the government granted preliminary approval for military purchases worth about $11 billion. Adani Ports (1.1%), Hindustan Unilever (0.8%) and IndiGo (0.5%) also advanced firmly,
The SENSEX Index Closes 0.73% Lower
The SENSEX Index decreased 555 points or 0.73 percent on Tuesday to close at 75578 points. The decline was led by ICICI Bank (-1.97%), Axis Bank (-1.67%) and Reliance Industries (-1.34%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Hindustan Unilever (1.03%), Adani Ports (0.78%) and Eternal Limited (0.19%).
India 10Y Yield Eases From Three-Month High
The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec hovered around 6.95%, easing from near three-month highs as traders weighed elevated oil prices against the Reserve Bank of India’s liquidity-management measures. The RBI has announced several reverse repo operations to absorb excess liquidity after the banking system’s surplus hit a record high, signalling its intent to prevent loose monetary conditions from fuelling inflation and putting upward pressure on yields. The central bank is set to conduct a INR 5 trillion overnight variable-rate reverse repo auction on Tuesday, following the withdrawal of INR 2.59 trillion through a 30-day operation a day earlier. However, elevated Brent crude above $97 a barrel remained a key upside risk for yields, as India imports nearly 85% of its crude needs, raising concerns over inflation and government finances. The RBI’s cautious policy stance, including signals that rate hikes could be approaching, also kept yields elevated.
Sensex Falls to Near 3-Month Low
India’s BSE Sensex fell about 0.6% to 75,714 on Tuesday, extending losses from the last session and hitting its lowest level since June 12, as rising oil prices and heightened Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Iran warned that additional attacks on Tehran could prompt retaliation against US assets and put Gulf energy infrastructure, including US oil and gas interests, at risk. Oil prices remained a key concern for Indian equities, with Brent crude trading around $97 a barrel as risks of a prolonged Middle East conflict raised concerns over global supply. Markets were also watching liquidity conditions after the Reserve Bank of India withdrew more than 6 trillion rupees of excess liquidity from the banking system on Monday. Meanwhile, India’s equity capital markets remain active, with six IPOs set to launch on the same day this week in a potentially record-setting rush. Notable laggards included IFCI (-7.0%), PC Jeweller (-2.9%), Jindal (-2.7%), and Vodafone (-1.0%).
Rupee Retreats on Oil, Importer Demand
The Indian rupee fell to around 94.61 per dollar, retreating from more than two-month highs as rising oil prices and increased importer hedging demand pressured the currency. The rupee’s recovery has lost momentum as companies lock in dollar requirements amid concerns over costlier crude. Brent crude neared $97 a barrel as escalating US-Iran tensions and threats to Gulf energy infrastructure raised supply disruption risks. Meanwhile, the RBI remained active after selling at least $8 billion last week, with estimates as high as $15 billion. Its role has shifted toward cushioning pressure from higher oil prices and US Treasury yields rather than driving further appreciation. Persistent depreciation concerns have kept hedging flows tilted toward dollars, with importers increasing forward purchases and exporters holding back dollar sales. Policy-driven dollar inflows have given the RBI greater room to intervene, while foreign exchange reserves recently hit a record $740.8 billion.