IndiGo, SpiceJet, Asian Paints Shares Drop Up to 8% as Crude Oil Surges Past $115
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Oil Shock: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Asian Paints Plunge 8% as Crude Tops $115
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Moneycontrol•09-03-2026, 09:50
Oil Shock: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Asian Paints Plunge 8% as Crude Tops $115
•Crude-sensitive stocks like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Asian Paints fell up to 8% as oil prices surged above $115 per barrel.
•The sharp rise in crude oil, fueled by US-Israeli conflict escalation and Strait of Hormuz concerns, sparked fears of higher input costs and inflation.
•Airlines, tyre manufacturers (JK Tyre, Apollo Tyres), and paint companies (Berger Paints, Kansai Nerolac) saw significant losses.
•Broader market also suffered, with Sensex down 2,401 points and Nifty falling 727 points; India VIX jumped over 20%.
•Analysts warn of a 'major macro shock' for big oil importers like India, expecting prolonged pressure if crude prices remain elevated.