Reliance Rises 2.5% as India Gets US Waiver for Russian Oil
US Issues 30-Day Waiver Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent permits Indian refiners to buy Russian oil loaded on vessels before March 5. Waiver expires April 4. Only applies to oil already stranded at sea
RIL Key Beneficiary Reliance Industries stock jumps 2% to ₹1,284 as key buyer of Russian crude. Nomura identifies RIL as primary beneficiary with upside to ₹1,730 target from diesel crack spread surge
Refining Margins Boost Iran war disrupts Middle East supply—40% of India's oil imports affected. Diesel crack spreads surge on supply fears. Petrochemical margins also expected to rise significantly
Russian Oil Premium Urals crude now trades at $4-5/barrel premium to Brent vs $13 discount in February. India bought 6-8 million barrels in last 2-3 days. Russia remains top supplier at 21% of imports
Energy Security Focus India's crude stocks cover only 25 days demand. US expects India to buy more American oil long-term. Short-term waiver stabilizes global markets amid Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis