Brent crude and WTI retreat in Friday’s trade after a recent rally, but uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, falling US inventories and geopolitical tensions continue to support prices; IEA diesel releases offer some relief to fuel markets.

Strong loan growth, lower credit costs and steady operating performance may support September-quarter earnings, while FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation could pull net interest margins down by 7–12 basis points

Long-term technical support attracts buying interest as IT stocks recover from July lows; HCL Tech shows improving momentum, while Zensar’s chart points to a possible move towards ₹555–580

Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah remain suspended as security concerns escalate; affected passengers are eligible for full refunds, while other airlines extend their suspensions

Analysts expect healthy loan growth and strong net interest income to support earnings for India’s second-largest private-sector lender, while lower margins and higher provisions could temper the September-quarter performance

Strong Q2 FY27 business updates, festive demand, premiumisation and gains by organised jewellery retailers lift investor sentiment, while debt reduction and export expansion add company-specific triggers

Market regulator restores the last 30-minute VWAP method from December 7 after concerns over sharp price swings; analysts expect traders to return, but a sustained recovery remains uncertain

Rising US inflation, interest-rate uncertainty and weak ETF flows pressure silver, while higher inventories in China add to downside risks

Higher provisions weigh on quarterly profitability despite strong net interest income growth, while Motilal Oswal retains its Buy rating with a ₹300 target price