Search+Investment IdeasGeopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices are creating market volatility, impacting emerging markets like India.SynopsisThere are reasons to expect more volatility in the short term. The Street will adjust to the likely decline of both the top and bottom lines of companies in some sectors, especially in the case of companies where oil and/or any imported element has a role to play as raw material. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score, which is based on five key pillars: earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.After a gap of more than a month, the word “drone” might be back in the news. The developments over the weekend have increased the risk of the already fragile ceasefire coming under pressure. The way the oil market has reacted, the case for further trouble for oil-importing emerging markets like India has increased. So, there is a chance that, in the short term, markets are likely to be volatile. While there is no control over what is happening ETMarkets.com 15 mins readMay 18, 2026, 12:39:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership