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06-Apr-20261 min readvipin kumar

Brent crude tops $110 as Trump sets new Hormuz deadline- Daily Market Update 6th April 2026

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Global oil prices climbed sharply after Donald Trump escalated rhetoric against Iran, issuing a new deadline tied to the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose above $110 per barrel, while US benchmark WTI hovered near $113, as markets reacted to the heightened risk of supply disruptions.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled on a flat note.
  • European equity markets, barring FTSE, ended on a negative note.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading in freen.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures likely to open around 22720 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Markets were closed for the weekend, but US equity-index futures erased early losses to trade little changed.
  • Asian markets are trading mix amid holiday-shortened week on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s warning of intensified military action against Iran in the coming weeks.
  • Brent crude jumped 1.9% to trade above $111 a barrel after Trump renewed warnings early Sunday that the US could strike Iranian infrastructure if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Bajaj Auto reported that March auto sales rose 20% year-on-year to 4.5 lakh units.
  • Bank of Baroda reported that global deposits rose 12% year-on-year to Rs 16.5 lakh crore, global advances rose 16.2% to Rs 14.3 lakh crore, and domestic deposits increased 12.8% to Rs 14 lakh crore.
  • Union Bank of India reported that global deposits increased 2.7% year-on-year to Rs 13 lakh crore, while CASA deposits rose 8% to Rs 4.6 lakh crore.
  • Vedanta reported that total aluminium production increased 2% year-on-year to 613 kilo tonnes, Zinc India mined metal production rose 2% to 315 kilo tonnes, Zinc International production fell 3% to 49 kilo tonnes, and power sales increased 43% to 5.51 million units.
  • Avenue Supermarts reported that revenue increased 19% year-on-year to Rs 17,205 crore, while total number of stores stood at 500.
  • Dabur India expects mid-single digit revenue growth, with India FMCG demand likely to grow in high-single digits. Home and personal care segments are expected to grow in mid-teens, while international business was impacted by Middle East tensions. Operating profit is expected to grow faster than revenue.
  • L&T Finance reported that retail disbursements increased 62% year-on-year to Rs 24,080 crore, while retail loan book grew 26% to Rs 1.2 lakh crore.
  • IDFC First Bank reported that loans and advances increased 20% year-on-year to Rs 2.9 lakh crore, customer deposits rose 17% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore, while CASA ratio stood at 49.8% compared to 51.6% quarter-on-quarter.
  • Bajaj Housing Finance reported that gross disbursements increased 23% year-on-year to Rs 17,530 crore, assets under management rose 23% to Rs 1.4 lakh crore, and loan assets increased 24% to Rs 1.2 lakh crore.
  • SOBHA reported that total sales increased 11% year-on-year to Rs 2,039 crore, new sales area declined 14% to 13.4 lakh square feet, while average price realisation increased 30% to Rs 15,268 per square foot.
  • Bajaj Finance reported that assets under management increased 22% year-on-year to Rs 5.1 lakh crore. Customer franchise increased by 39.3 lakh, new loans booked rose 20.5% year-on-year, customer franchise rose 17% year-on-year to 11.9 crore, while deposits declined 4% to Rs 68,550 crore.
  • HDFC Bank reported that gross advances increased 12% year-on-year to Rs 29.6 lakh crore, while period-end deposits rose 14.4% to Rs 31.1 lakh crore as of March 31.
  • RBL Bank reported that Emirates NBD has received Reserve Bank of India approval to acquire a 74% stake and become promoter, with voting rights capped at 26%. The company also reported deposits rose 25% year-on-year to Rs 1.4 lakh crore and advances rose 22% to Rs 1.2 lakh crore.
  • Marico‘s arm will acquire a 75% stake in Skinetiz, a Vietnam-based beauty and personal care company.
  • Bank of India reported that global business increased 14.5% year-on-year to Rs 17 lakh crore, with domestic advances rising 16% to Rs 6.5 lakh crore and global deposits reaching Rs 9.3 lakh crore.
  • HDFC Bank‘s board will meet on April 18 to consider raising funds through debt to finance infrastructure sub-sectors.
  • Apollo Hospitals will set up a new multi-speciality hospital in Dwarka, Delhi, on a 9.33-acre land parcel leased from the Delhi Development Authority.
  • Punjab National Bank reported that global business increased 10.8% year-on-year to Rs 29 lakh crore, with global deposits up 9.3% to Rs 17.1 lakh crore and domestic advances rising 12.2% to Rs 12 lakh crore.
  • Central Bank of India reported that total business increased 15.7% year-on-year to Rs 8.1 lakh crore, with total deposits at Rs 4.7 lakh crore and CASA ratio at 47.3%.
  • Adani Ports reported that FY26 cargo volume stood at 46 million metric tonnes, up 11% year-on-year, while logistics rail volume stood at around 7 lakh TEUs, up 8% year-on-year.
  • Tata Motors reported that Jaguar Land Rover March total sales stood at 95,300 units, down 14.5% year-on-year, while retail sales stood at 92,700 units, down 14.3% year-on-year. The company said operations recovered quarter-on-quarter as production levels normalised.
  • Hindustan Zinc reported mined metal production at 3.2 lakh tonnes, up 2% year-on-year, refined metal production at 2.8 lakh tonnes, up 5% year-on-year, while silver production remained nearly flat at 176 tonnes.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended on a flattish note at 22713 spot levels after adding 34 points to its previous closing values.

Broader markets underperformed the benchmark as Mid and Small cap indices settled on a slightly negative note.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Nifty IT was at the top of the tally, rose 2.60% followed by Realty index that rose just over 1%. On the flip side, Pharma, Healthcare, Consumer Durables and Chemicals index were down around 1% each.

Technically, short term chart structure for Nifty index is indicating an halt around price support zone placed at 21700-22000 spot levels. Conversely, 22900-23200 spot zone will act as immediate resistance on the higher side. News flow from the Middle East conflict will continue to dictate the short term volatility in equity markets across the globe.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

On Thursday, Midcapnifty futures saw an addition in open interest by around 4% as short buildup, whereas no significant changes were observed among Nifty, Banknifty and Finnifty futures on price front.

Majority of F&O sectors settled on a negative note. Amongst them, Automobile, Capital Goods and Textile stocks witnessed maximum addition of short position along with some long buildup among Chemical FMCG and  Realty stocks.

On options front, call writing along with some put addition was seen at multiple OTM strikes. Nifty has maximum positions at 24000 CE followed by 23000 CE. On the put side, maximum positions are at 22000 PE followed by 21500 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 40931 Cr in the cash segment, sold index futures worth Rs 6544 Cr and bought stocks futures worth Rs 8846 Cr. DIIs were too net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 29275 Cr during this week.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23000-23200; Supports 22500-22250

Banknifty – Resistances 52300-52750; Supports 51500-51200

Finnifty – Resistances 24400-24600; Supports 24000- 23800

 

F&O stocks in ban today – NIL

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