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Oil prices inch closer to $100 per barrel. What does it mean for Indian stocks?

Oil prices are moving closer to $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supply routes. Analysts warn that a prolonged disruption, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, could push crude higher and trigger volatility in Indian equities, raising inflation risks and pressure on corporate margins.

7 Mar 2026 11:49 am