Indian equities are likely to remain volatile this week as escalating tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten to push crude oil prices higher. Investors will also monitor Q1 earnings, inflation data, FII flows and global risk sentiment for market direction.

The Indian rupee ended nearly unchanged on Friday, but the week closed on a weaker note. Investor caution grew amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East, impacting…

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of…