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The Indian stock market had a positive turn on July 9, with Sensex and Nifty 50 both up 0.7%. Broad-based buying occurred, with realty and healthcare leading the gains. Despite geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment, Nifty 50 showed resilience by bouncing back significantly.

The Indian rupee opened flat at 95.55 against the US dollar as tensions between the US and Iran raised concerns over rising crude oil prices, impacting markets and increasing inflationary pressures amid geopolitical risks.

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on gains from auto stocks, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.22% and BSE Sensex advancing 0.26%. Investor sentiment remained cautious due to stalled US-Iran talks, while Nifty 50 trades within a range between 23,600 and 24,200.

Brent crude prices plummeted to $72 as supply concerns eased with resumed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The weekly decline reaches 10%, while June losses hit 20%, reflecting the impact of improved stability in Middle Eastern oil exports.

Crisil Ratings reports that falling crude oil prices may lessen the profitability hit for India Inc. this fiscal year. The anticipated impact on operating margins is now about 100 basis points, significantly lower than initial estimates.

Crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz increased this week to their highest level since the US-Iran war began in February after a ceasefire deal reopened the waterway, data showed.

Crude oil prices have retreated more than 36% from the highs of nearly $120 per barrel reached during the peak of the recent US-Iran war in the Middle East earlier this year.

Oil marketing companies BPCL, HPCL, and IOC saw shares rise up to 5% on June 15, boosted by falling crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace agreement. Lower crude costs enhance profitability and reduce operational expenses for these firms.

Indian stock markets kicked off the week with a massive rally as the Sensex surged over 1,200 points and the Nifty approached the 24,000 mark. The rally came after the United States and Iran announced a peace agreement, easing fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Crude oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in more than three months as markets welcomed plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Brent and WTI crude both posted sharp declines, boosting sentiment across global equity markets. In this video, we break down how the U.S.-Iran peace deal, falling oil prices, and the expected reopening of Hormuz are impacting Indian markets, investors, and the global economy.