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91% of executives across 18 countries say electrification improves energy security, with 79% citing instability as a catalyst. 72% say policy is lagging behind business demand.
India's Sensex and Nifty surged 1.5% as Brent crude collapsed 4.6% to $83.36 on a US-Iran peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Energy importers and aviation led gains.
Vedanta's oil and gas business began trading independently at Rs 39, the first of four demerged entities. Thin volumes and a mixed market set the stage for the spin-off.
The pure-play steel stock begins trading after the long-awaited restructuring. The listing removes timeline uncertainty and may attract sector-focused funds. The steel cycle remains challenging.
Vedanta Aluminium listed at Rs 527 on the BSE after demerger. The ₹58,000 crore valuation sets a template for the group's remaining spin-offs, including Cairn India.
Vedanta Power shares opened at ₹42 on the NSE, completing the conglomerate's demerger. The stock trades at a discount to NTPC, with the solar pipeline as the key catalyst over the next 12-18 months.
India's Sensex jumped 1,300 points as an Iran-US peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Crude crashed to $84. India VIX fell 4%; rupee strengthened. Next catalyst: Fed policy decision.
The HCCO process worked in a full-size vessel at PX Energy. The next test will target continuous operation. Questerre aims to cut fuel costs at the Brazil facility.
Vedanta's demerged aluminium, oil and gas, power and steel units began trading Monday. The parent rose 1% to ₹313. Each unit now trades on its own fundamentals.
Brent crude fell 4.7% and WTI 5.2% after Trump's Iran deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The real supply impact may take weeks, traders said.
Great Southern Mining starts 20,000m RC drilling at Laverton; targets Golden Boulder, Amy Clarke and Mon Ami. First batch of results expected in the September quarter.
Australian stocks hit an eight-week high as a US-Iran truce sent oil prices plunging. The peace deal cuts inflation risk and bolsters rate-cut expectations, with energy and consumer sectors leading the rally.
Jio Platforms entered WIPO's global patent top 20, the first Indian telecom firm to do so. The ranking signals rising R&D output but patent quality and commercial impact remain untested.
Four Vedanta demerger stocks list Monday. Brokerages estimate 10-15% discount to NAV. Metals spin-offs offer pure-play exposure. See valuations and trading implications.
An LNG tanker approaching the Strait of Hormuz after a reported US-Iran deal sent European gas prices lower. Spoofing risks complicate tracking. The vessel's passage will test the agreement.
After a 9% sales jump at US independents, De Beers expands its Desert Diamonds campaign with an Icons line covering 70% of acquisitions. The push intensifies the industry's fight against lab-grown stones.
Oil tumbled 4.8% and Asian stocks surged after the U.S.-Iran peace deal. Gold held near $4,300, signaling the market is not fully trusting the unsigned agreement yet.
Brent crude fell 3.95% to $83.88 after the US-Iran peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The supply math points to 1.5 million barrels per day returning to market, with OPEC+ facing a strategic choice on output.
Oil fell 4% on Iran deal with Hormuz reopening in 30 days. The price drop reflects optimism, but the signing timeline and nuclear talks remain key risks for crude.
Dreadnought Resources identifies three gold-bearing trends over 2km each in first air core drilling at Illaara; follow-up with tighter spacing planned for later this month.
The dollar index fell 0.31% to 99.492 after U.S.-Iran peace deal news sent Brent crude down 4% to $83.82. Risk currencies rallied. The catch: reopening the Strait of Hormuz will take months.
The US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent below $84. A 60-day ceasefire brings nuclear talks, capping further declines.
Global stocks rallied and oil tumbled after the U.S.-Iran peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Investors now turn to the Fed, BOJ and RBA for the next catalyst.
Brent fell toward $84 after Trump said a deal with Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is not yet signed, leaving execution risk for June 19.
Crude drops 4.8% after Trump says U.S.-Iran deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A June 19 signing date sets a timeline for supply to return.
Marathon sponsorships cost banks and consultants $40M a year. The return is trust, not reach, and it only works for products where trust is the differentiator.
Vedanta's Agarwal aims to make oil and gas a top revenue driver via a four-way listing. The move could end the conglomerate discount and offer pure-play energy exposure.
Nike's margins face pressure from rising input costs passed through with a lag, while high gasoline saps consumer demand. The July PPI print is the next catalyst.
Borr Drilling insider buys 1.06M shares. The offshore driller's refinancing and fleet utilisation near 90% support the thesis, but shallow-water exposure and debt load remain risks.
Chemanol's Q1-26 results delayed indefinitely as auditor still reviewing 2025 statements. Trading suspension continues with no end date.