France says G-7 is not there yet on releasing oil stockpiles

The G7 nations are monitoring the Iran war’s impact on energy markets, ready to use reserves if needed. Brent oil futures surged due to Middle East output cuts and Hormuz’s closure.

The G7 nations are monitoring the Iran war’s impact on energy markets, ready to use reserves if needed. Brent oil futures surged due to Middle East output cuts and Hormuz’s closure.

Gold and silver prices have declined despite geopolitical tensions, with MCX gold at ₹1,60,638 per 10 grams and MCX silver at ₹2,64,700 per kg. The strong US dollar and profit-booking are key factors.

Shares of Minda Corporation Ltd ended at ₹497.35, down by ₹23.05, or 4.43%, on the BSE.

India’s food-service sector faces disruption due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, risking restaurant shutdowns and impacting listed food-delivery platforms.

Shares of Akzo Nobel India Ltd ended at ₹2,720.00, down by ₹48.60, or 1.76%, on the BSE.

HDFC Capital sold a 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore. Pirojsha Godrej bought 8.2 lakh shares at ₹498 each. Shares fell 1.04% to ₹502.50.

US stocks fell sharply Monday as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, raising stagflation fears. The Dow dropped 700 points, S&P 500 fell 1.2%, and Nasdaq slipped 1%.

NSE will add six stocks to the F&O segment from April 1, 2026, including Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, Motilal Oswal, Nippon Life India, and Vishal Mega Mart. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Tuesday’s trading…

Shares of Torrent Power Ltd ended at ₹1,427.00, down by ₹53.55, or 3.62%, on the BSE.

The NSE will introduce futures and options contracts on six additional stocks including Adani Power, Hyundai Motor India and Cochin Shipyard from April 1, subject to regulatory eligibility conditions.