Crude oil price today August 25: Brent $92.16/barrel (down 0.1%), WTI $85.02 (up marginally). Both fell over 2% Monday on profit-taking after 2-week rally. Markets assessing expanded US secondary sanctions against Iran and further supply disruption risk.

Finolex Cables, Universal Cables and Polycab India trade below the cables sector PE of 49.97 despite strong ROE and export demand. 3 strong undervalued cable stocks in India worth watching in August 2026.

Cosmo First, Huhtamaki India and Time Technoplast trade well below their packaging sector PE despite strong export demand. 3 strong undervalued packaging stocks in India worth watching in August 2026.

Asian markets today August 25: KOSPI down 2.19% to 6,553.60, Nikkei down 0.42% to 65,250, Hang Seng down 0.23%, Taiwan Weighted down 0.69%. MSCI Asia Pacific down 0.4%. Chip stocks SK Hynix, Samsung, and Advantest leading losses on Nvidia earnings uncertainty.

India crossed 300 GW non-fossil fuel capacity in July 2026. Discover 5 green energy stocks in India with strong future roadmaps and solid capacity expansion plans for 2026.

Coal India, NMDC and Vedanta trade well below their sector PE with exceptional dividend yields. 3 strong undervalued mining stocks in India worth watching in August 2026.

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India agrochemical market to reach USD 10 billion by 2027. Discover 5 agro chemical stocks in India with strong future roadmaps for 2026.

Mahanagar Gas, Indraprastha Gas and GNFC trade at or below their gas sector PE despite strong dividends and ROE. 3 strong undervalued gas distribution stocks in India worth watching in August 2026.

US dollar today August 25: DXY 98.96, down marginally in Asia. Euro $1.1668 near 3-month peak. Sterling $1.3639 near 6-month peak. Yen 159.21. CAD $1.3844 steady. Dollar struggles on Iran sanctions uncertainty and Treasury buyback debate.