# Indian shares rise as oil falls on hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening

https://mins.news/en/item/32645

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 05:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-shares-seen-higher-oil-slides-strait-hormuz-reopening-hopes-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8e79f38f08580001b66d04

> Indian shares climbed on Wednesday in line with global equities, while oil prices dropped as investors hoped the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after Iran restarted talks with Oman on managing the strategic waterway.

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