West Asia Crisis Deepens: Oil Prices Soar, Markets Plunge, India Balances Act
CCNBC TV18•06-03-2026, 22:11
West Asia Crisis Deepens: Oil Prices Soar, Markets Plunge, India Balances Act
- •West Asia tensions escalate with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirming mediation efforts but stressing focus on those who "ignited" the crisis.
- •US grants India a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil, easing supply concerns amid potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
- •Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns West Asia conflict could push oil prices to $150 a barrel, rattling global energy markets.
- •Indian markets Sensex and Nifty record biggest weekly fall in over a year, slipping 3% due to geopolitical risks and volatile crude prices.
- •RBI proposes up to ₹25,000 compensation for small digital frauds; HUL CEO sees strong India consumption story; Maharashtra and Karnataka unveil new budgets.