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West Asia conflict

PM Modi chaired a CCS meeting to review the West Asia crisis and directed measures to protect Indian citizens and energy supplies.

Sensex fell nearly 240 points and Nifty opened lower as rising Brent crude prices and escalating West Asia tensions weighed on market sentiment.

Sensex fell over 600 points, and Nifty opened lower as Brent crude climbed close to $80 a barrel following rising tensions in West Asia.

PM Modi dedicated the Rajasthan Refinery, saying India has become the world's fourth-largest refining capacity holder.

PM Modi said India overcame the West Asia energy crisis through timely decisions, diplomacy and resource management, preventing a major fuel price shock.

Global crude oil prices fell as easing supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent and WTI towards sharp weekly losses.

Global crude oil prices fell nearly 1 per cent amid expectations of a US-Iran understanding, easing concerns over supply disruptions and supporting the rupee.

The Sensex rose over 300 points and the Nifty neared 23,950 in early trade, supported by positive global cues and softer crude oil prices.

PM Modi welcomed the US-Iran agreement and expressed hope for peace, stability and uninterrupted trade in West Asia.

Gold and silver prices declined in domestic and global markets as investors monitored developments in West Asia.