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30-Mar-20261 min readvipin kumar

Brent Crude surges to $115 as Middle East conflict worsens with Houthi attacks on Israel- Daily Market Update 30th March 2026

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Oil prices surged at the start of the week as the West Asia conflict widened, with Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launching missile strikes on Israel. The escalation — coupled with a fresh deployment of US troops in the region — has rattled global energy markets already on edge.

While the Houthis have not explicitly targeted maritime routes yet, their strategic positioning raises concerns. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and southern Red Sea — critical chokepoints for global oil shipments — remain vulnerable. Any disruption here could significantly delay cargo flows between Europe and Asia.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 1.65% to 2.15%.
  • European equity markets too ended lower in range 0.05% to 1.40%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by 220 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 22670 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • US stocks tumbled on Friday, with each of the three major ​U.S. indexes closing at their lowest levels in over seven months and the Dow confirming it was in correction territory as the month-long ‌Middle East war continued to suppress risk appetite.
  • Asian markets are trading lower on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that already has oil prices heading for a record monthly rise, bringing a spike in inflation and the risk of recession to much of the globe.
  • Brent crude rose 3.0% to $115.98 a barrel, bringing its gains for the month to 60% and topping the jump that followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990. U.S. crude climbed 3.0% to $102.52, making a monthly rise of 53%.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Colgate-Palmolive India has partnered with Mumbai Indians under the Colgate Total brand, rolling out the PLOT initiative aimed at maintaining peak dental health.
  • Eicher Motors has launched the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX, with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 2.5 lakh.
  • JSW Steel has completed the transfer of the steel business of Bhushan Power and Steel to JSW Sambalpur via a slump sale.
  • SJVN‘s 412 MW Rampur Hydro Power Station has surpassed its highest-ever generation milestone.
  • Mazagon Dock has increased its shareholding in Colombo Dockyard PLC to 51%.
  • Coal India has formed a joint venture with Damodar Valley Corporation for power generation, transmission, distribution and allied activities. The JV will see an equity infusion of Rs 3,133 crore and debt infusion of Rs 7,310 crore.
  • City Union Bank has opened five new branches, taking the total branch count to 942.
  • Indian Overseas Bank has received a Rs 643 crore tax demand for AY17 and is in the process of filing an appeal. The bank has also received a separate tax demand of Rs 1,743 crore from the Income Tax Department.
  • Tata Motors said the disruption at the JLR plant is short-term and limited in scope due to a part supply constraint. A temporary production pause has been initiated at the Solihull manufacturing facility, and the company does not anticipate any material impact.
  • Syngene International- Peter Bains will resign as MD and CEO effective June 30, with Siddharth Mittal appointed as MD and CEO from July 1. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw will become Executive Chairperson.
  • RailTel Corporation has received an LoI worth Rs 444 crore for system integration for KSWAN 3.0. The KAVACH order book stands at Rs 1,000 crore, and the total order book stands at Rs 10,166 crore. The company has also received a Letter of Acceptance worth Rs 13 crore from Mumbai Port Authority.
  • Power Grid Corporation of India has commissioned the transmission system for power evacuation.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank has clarified on reports alleging a Rs 160 crore FD fraud linked to the Panchkula Municipal Corporation and said there is no material impact on operations. The bank is examining the matter.
  • Avenue Supermarts has opened new stores, taking the total store count to 481.
  • Bank of Baroda has received GBP 75 million from its arm, Bank of Baroda (UK).
  • Polycab- NCLT has approved the scheme of amalgamation of Uniglobus Electricals and Electronics with the company.
  • NHPC has signed an implementation pact to develop the 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II and 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric projects.
  • Sun Pharma- Phase II of the clinical trial of GLIOSTAR did not meet the primary endpoint. The company remains committed to the GLIOSUN clinical trial and will present 14 abstracts at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.
  • One 97 Communications- AGTech has decided to waive an outstanding loan of approximately Rs 142 crore owed by its arm, First Games Technology.

 

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended lower at 22820 spot levels after a cut of another 2% from its previous closing values.

Broader markets fell inline with the benchmark as Mid and Small cap indices were around 2% each.

All sectoral indices, tracked at NSE, ended in red. Amongst them, PSU Banks, Chemicals and Realty index were the worst hits, down in range 3% to 4% followed by Auto, Private Banks, Consumer Durables indices that fell in range 2% to 3%.

Nifty index has formed another Doji candlestick on weekly charts, showing indecisiveness among traders. News flow from the war hit Middle East region continues to dictate the price movement at current juncture. The overall chart structure is negative having multiple positional resistances in 23600-24000 range. A decisive close below 22450 could drag it towards 21700 spot levels in immediate near term.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, all index futures moved southward on short buildup. Nifty, Banknifty, Finnifty and MidcpNifty futures added around 9.6%, 8.6%, 1.3% and 11.4% of open interest respectively as short buildup.

All F&O sectors ended lower. Amongst them, Infrastructure, Realty and Textile stocks witnessed maximum addition of short position along with some long unwinding among Cement, Pharma and Telecom Stocks.

On options front, further call writing along with some put addition was seen at multiple OTM strike. Maximum positions are at 24000 CE followed by 23000 & 23500 CE and 22000 PE followed by 21500 PE. The quantum of call positions is significantly higher than the quantum of put positions that show weakness in price.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 24447 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 3597 Cr also sold index futures worth Rs 6920 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 26897 Cr during last week.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23000-23200; Supports 22600-22500

Banknifty – Resistances 52800-53200; Supports 51900-51400

Finnifty – Resistances 24600-24800; Supports 24200- 24000

 

F&O stocks in ban today – SAIL

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