Stocks Mixed as Oil Jumps on Middle East Violence; Indian Markets Gain Despite Foreign Selling

Oil prices jumped over 4% due to weekend attacks by Hamas within Israel that killed hundreds. Stocks in Asia were mixed.

Benchmark Indian indices ended higher on Friday, led by realty and pharma stocks. Foreign investors remained net sellers.

TCS announced plans for a potential share buyback. Titan's Q2 revenue rose 20% year-over-year.

Adani Energy acquired 100% stake in Sangod Transmission. Tata Steel's crude steel output in India rose 4% year-over-year.

Reliance Retail sold an additional 0.59% stake to ADIA for Rs 4,966 crore. Kaynes Tech to set up Rs 2,800 crore semiconductor plant in Telangana.