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Daily Market Update
13-Mar-20261 min readvipin kumar

Brent Crude near $100 as Hormuz crisis deepens, markets brace for supply shock – Daily Market Update 13th March 2026

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Global oil markets remain on edge after one of the most turbulent trading weeks in years, with Brent crude hovering near the $100-per-barrel mark as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify.

The international benchmark eased slightly after surging more than 9% in the previous session, while US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate traded close to $96. The sharp moves reflect growing concerns about supply disruptions as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 1.52% to 1.78%.
  • European equity markets too ended lower in range 0.21% to 0.72%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by around 200 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 23510 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Asian stocks followed US peers lower in early trading Friday, with oil prices in focus on growing fears that the war in Iran will further crimp energy supplies and boost inflation.
  • Brent oil traded near $100 and the WTI near $96 a barrel following one of the most volatile trading weeks ever, with investors bracing for more upheaval as Iran pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut.
  • US stock indexes notched closing lows for 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling nearly 740 points to settle below 47,000 for the first time this year.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Manorama Industries‘ board approves a proposal to raise up to Rs 500 crore through equity and/or debt.
  • Sigma Advanced completes the sale of its stake in Extrovis AG for Rs 138 crore.
  • DCM Shriram will incur capex of up to Rs 130 crore for renewable‑energy infrastructure and will invest Rs 87 crore in an SPV for a renewable‑energy project.
  • Balaji Amines reports severe logistical disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, impacting ammonia procurement. Some plants are currently non‑operational due to non‑availability of ammonia.
  • Max Financial‘s board approves raising Rs 2,000 crore via QIP or other instruments to meet the funding needs of Axis Max Life.
  • Gandhar Oil states base‑oil prices have surged  20% in the last 15 days. It maintains optimal inventory at its UAE plant and notes that continued conflict may affect raw‑material supplies.
  • Quadrant Future Tek enters the final stage of passenger field trials for KAVACH equipment meant for Indian Railways.
  • Associated Alcohols & Breweries approves allotment of 11 lakh shares at a premium of Rs 669 per share to a promoter‑group warrant holder.
  • Lloyds Engineering Works approves a corporate guarantee of Rs 109 crore in favour of HDFC Bank for credit facilities availed by its arm.
  • Tata Consumer recovers its compromised X account and has implemented enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents.
  • Adani Energy Solutions‘s arm, Adani Transmission Step One, which has USD 500 million senior secured notes due July 2026, executes a note‑purchase agreement for issuing USD 500 million senior secured notes due 2041.
  • Tata Steel files an appeal against the Rs 1,132 crore GST order issued by the Jharkhand GST authorities, seeking quashing of the demand that comprises Rs 493 crore tax and Rs 639 crore penalty.
  • Sanghi Industries: The scheme of merger between the company and Ambuja Cements becomes effective today, with the appointed date being April 1, 2024.
  • Kalpataru Projects signs a redevelopment project in Andheri West, Mumbai, with a gross development value of Rs 1,400 crore over a 3‑acre land parcel.
  • ACME Solar commissions the second phase of 33.335 MW out of its 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
  • Biocon‘s arm, Biocon Pharma, receives US FDA approval for liraglutide injection used for treating Type‑2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Action Construction Equipment executes a joint‑venture agreement with Kato Works.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index extended loses as it settled at 23639 spot levels, down over 200 points amid conflict in Middle East and fresh round of trade concerns.

Broader markets bettered the benchmark as Mid and Small cap indices were down 0.43% & 0.67% respectively against nearly 1% decline in the front line index.

Majority of sectoral indices, tracked at NSE, ended in red. Amongst them, Nifty Auto was the worst performer, down over 3% followed by FMCG, Private Banks and Realty index that fell over 1.5% each.

Gift Nifty is indicating another gap down opening for the domestic markets. Going ahead, we reiterate our sell on rise trading approach on Nifty index and expect it to test 23400-23200 spot levels in near term. Short term volatility is expected to remain higher amid ongoing Middle East conflict and any de-escalation attempt will provide respite.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, Nifty, Banknifty and Finnifty futures added around 1.5%, 6% & 1% of open interest respectively as short buildup.

Majority of F&O sectors settled lower. Amongst them, Auto, Banking and New_Age stocks witnessed maximum addition of short positions.

On options front, call writing along with some put addition was seen at multiple strikes. Put Call ratio is around 0.72 indicating continuation of sell on rise trading approach.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs further sold stocks worth Rs 7050 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 164 Cr and also sold index futures worth Rs 3108 Cr. On the other hand, DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 7450 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23850-23950; Supports 23550-23400

Banknifty – Resistances 55000-54650; Supports 55800-56100

Finnifty – Resistances 25950-26100; Supports 25550- 25400

 

F&O stocks in ban today – SAIL, SAMMAANCAP

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