West Asia crisis raises oil risks; India markets remain resilient: SEBI chief
The ongoing crisis in West Asia is causing increased volatility in global oil markets, but Indian markets are reportedly resilient. SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that while market fluctuations have risen, they remain manageable for investors. He emphasized the importance of resolving the crisis quickly to mitigate its economic impact worldwide.
- ▪Indian markets have shown resilience despite heightened volatility from the West Asia crisis.
- ▪SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey noted that the current market fluctuations are within the capacity of investors to handle.
- ▪The geopolitical turmoil poses significant challenges, particularly through disruptions in oil prices and supplies.
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West Asia crisis raises oil risks; India markets remain resilient: SEBI chiefIndian markets are capable of absorbing shocks before returning to a “normal trajectory” once uncertainties easePublished on: May 18, 2026 5:07 PM ISTBy Debabrata Mohanty, BhubaneswarShare viaCopy link Indian markets have remained resilient despite heightened volatility triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis, though fluctuations remain within manageable limits, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said here on Monday.Pandey said market volatility had risen but was not beyond the capacity of investors.
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