Seshadri Sen, Head of Research & Strategist at Emkay Global Financial Services says India could face short-term market pain if crude oil sustains at $105-110 per barrel, with the risk of a ₹10/litre fuel price hike impacting inflation and discretionary consumption. The strategist remains optimistic on a medium-term “peace trade” with oil potentially cooling to $80, while selectively favouring sectors like real estate, capital goods and recovery plays linked to a post-war normalisation scenario.
First Published: May 13, 2026 3:30 PM IS

