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Aviation stocks take off! IndiGo, SpiceJet rally as oil prices slide
Mumbai/IBNS: Aviation stocks rallied sharply on Friday as crude oil prices declined amid growing hopes of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, boosting investor sentiment toward the sector.
Lower oil prices are seen as a positive for airlines, as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) constitutes a significant portion of their operating costs.
Investors responded positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the resulting decline in crude prices.
IndiGo, SpiceJet Lead Gains
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, climbed 3.88 percent intraday to Rs. 4,677 apiece after the opening bell.
SpiceJet emerged as a stronger gainer, with its stock surging 6.95 percent to Rs. 12.19 per share in early trade.
Falling Oil Prices Boost Aviation Stocks
The rally came after oil prices fell on hopes of a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations, easing concerns over supply disruptions and fuel costs. Aviation stocks typically benefit from lower crude prices, which help improve profit margins and reduce operational expenses.
Market experts said the decline in crude prices triggered buying interest in airline stocks, with investors betting on improved earnings prospects for the sector if fuel costs remain subdued.
Oil prices fall after Trump's remark
The oil prices dropped after US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) claimed that the United States has effectively ended its ongoing conflict with Iran, although Tehran has yet to confirm any such breakthrough.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that planned US military action against Iran had been called off.
However, Iran has cast doubt on Trump's claims. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state television that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and that "nothing has been finalised", according to the BBC.
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