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Crude oil price has been a positive indicator for the stock markets as it was hovering near a three-month low going down by 16 per cent.

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Who
Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited
What
Crude oil price has been a positive indicator for the stock markets as it was hovering near a three-month low going down by 16 per cent.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:47:55 GMT · 3h 26m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The decline in crude prices, with Brent crude falling steeply by around 16% in the last 5 days to about $79, removed the major macro concern of a rising Balance of Payments deficit in India.
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How this affects you

Global oil prices, especially Brent crude, have fallen significantly, positively influencing Indian stock markets by easing concerns about the country's Balance of Payments deficit and strengthening the rupee, which could attract further foreign investment.

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    Domestic equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, extended gains for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by softer crude oil prices and easing concerns over foreign investor outflows.
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  2. Markets2h 51m ago
    Indian equity markets opened higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark and the Sensex gaining around 100 points.
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  3. Markets2h 55m ago
    Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Wednesday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and continued strength in the rupee, while investors awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
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  4. Markets2h 55m ago
    Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Wednesday, with Nifty crossing 24,000 and Sensex topping 77,000.
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  5. Markets2h 55m ago
    Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Wednesday, with Nifty crossing 24,000 and Sensex topping 77,000, supported by declining crude oil prices and a strengthening rupee.
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  6. Currently Reading3h 26m ago
    Crude oil price has been a positive indicator for the stock markets as it was hovering near a three-month low going down by 16 per cent.

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