Jefferies has cut Reliance Industries (RIL) target price to Rs 1,750, citing a delayed Jio tariff hike and likely Jio IPO postponement. However, the brokerage highlights gains for the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business amid Middle East supply disruptions, which boost refining and petrochemical margins, offsetting near-term digital segment drag.
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 92.37 against the US dollar on Friday, influenced by rising global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback. Heavy foreign institutional investor selling and weak domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee, which has remained vulnerable amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Despite the Middle East war and rising geopolitical tensions, gold prices have fallen, defying their safe-haven appeal. This counterintuitive trend is attributed to a broad risk-off sentiment, a strong US dollar, and profit-booking after earlier rallies. Experts suggest this is a short-term adjustment, with long-term fundamentals still supporting precious metals.
Shares of appliance makers Stove Kraft, TTK Prestige and others soared up to 5% as West Asia tensions disrupt cooking gas supplies. India, a major LPG importer, faces shortages. Restaurants are switching to simpler menus. Demand for induction cooktops has surged significantly. This situation impacts gas prices and availability across the country. Railway food centers are also adopting alternative cooking methods.
Crude Oil Price Today (13 March): Crude oil prices dipped Friday morning after the U.S. issued a 30-day license for countries to purchase stranded Russian oil, easing immediate supply concerns. This follows a U.S. announcement to release 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a coordinated effort with the IEA to stabilize global energy markets amid ongoing tensions in the region.
In the Nifty500 pack, eight stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on March 12, 2026, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Traders use the 200-day daily moving average (DMA) as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
