Markets Set to Open Higher as Energy Supply Fears Begin to Ease

Authored By Prime Research | Last Modified: Mar 16, 2026 11:07 AM IST

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Amid the global fuel crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strait “remains open” to most vessels and is only closed to ships belonging to the United States, Israel.

This is likely to restore a measure of stability to international energy markets and ease pressure on global financial markets.

The Indian stock market endured one of its most punishing weeks in recent memory.

The broad-based sell off was not confined to equities alone; the Indian Rupee simultaneously collapsed to a fresh record low, and foreign institutional money exited at a pace not seen since early 2025.

US stock markets declined during the last week amid escalating geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation pressures.

In just the first half of the month, FPIs offloaded more than ₹52,700 crore worth of Indian equities — a staggering figure that underscores how quickly global sentiment can reverse capital flows into emerging markets.

The near-term outlook for Indian markets hinges on two critical variables: the trajectory of the Middle East conflict and the direction of global crude oil prices.

Indian markets are likely to open a modestly higher on easing energy prices concerns.

Source: HSL Prime Daily, 16 March 2026

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