{"id":117606,"date":"2026-06-15T12:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=117606"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:36:33","slug":"sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/","title":{"rendered":"SCI Share Price Surges 4% to Rs 308.90 and GE Shipping Hits Rs 1,455 High as US-Iran Peace Deal Orders Toll-Free Opening of Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>SCI (NSE:SCI): Rs 308.90 (+3.99%). H Rs 321.05 (+8.08%). O Rs 303.10. GE Shipping: H Rs 1,455 (+4.74%). Iran deal reopens Strait of Hormuz toll-free.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SCI share price<\/strong> surged 3.99% to Rs 308.90 on June 15, 2026, touching an intraday high of Rs 321.05 (+8.08%) , as the US-Iran peace deal confirmed on June 14 ordered the immediate toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US Naval blockade. <strong>SCI share price<\/strong> represents Shipping Corporation of India (NSE: SCI), whose <strong>SCI share price<\/strong> moves on shipping volumes, which has tanker, bulk carrier, and offshore vessel exposure to the Middle East Gulf trade routes. GE Shipping (GESHIP) also rose, though <strong>SCI share price<\/strong> outperformed as the state-owned entity&#8217;s hit Rs 1,455 (+4.74% from previous close) intraday. The sector driving <strong>SCI share price<\/strong> is benefiting from three catalysts: Hormuz normalisation (more tanker traffic through the Strait), falling bunker fuel costs (crude oil down 5.36% reduces shipping fuel expenses), and plunging war risk insurance premiums for Gulf voyage routes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=sci-shipping-iran-deal\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#SCI_and_Shipping_Stocks_Performance_Today\" title=\"SCI and Shipping Stocks Performance Today\">SCI and Shipping Stocks Performance Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#Why_the_Strait_of_Hormuz_Reopening_Is_Huge_for_Shipping_Stocks\" title=\"Why the Strait of Hormuz Reopening Is Huge for Shipping Stocks\">Why the Strait of Hormuz Reopening Is Huge for Shipping Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#Why_are_SCI_and_shipping_stocks_rising_today_on_the_Iran_deal\" title=\"Why are SCI and shipping stocks rising today on the Iran deal?\">Why are SCI and shipping stocks rising today on the Iran deal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#What_is_SCIs_exposure_to_the_Strait_of_Hormuz_and_the_Iran_deal\" title=\"What is SCI&#8217;s exposure to the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran deal?\">What is SCI&#8217;s exposure to the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran deal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#Is_GE_Shipping_a_better_play_than_SCI_on_the_Iran_deal\" title=\"Is GE Shipping a better play than SCI on the Iran deal?\">Is GE Shipping a better play than SCI on the Iran deal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sci-share-price-shipping-stocks-iran-deal-strait-hormuz\/#What_is_the_Strait_of_Hormuz_and_why_does_it_matter_for_shipping\" title=\"What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter for shipping?\">What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter for shipping?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SCI_and_Shipping_Stocks_Performance_Today\"><\/span><strong>SCI and Shipping Stocks Performance Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">NSE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Open<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">High<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Low<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">LTP<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Prev Close<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Change<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Context<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/stocks\/sci\/shipping-corporation-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">SCI<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">SCI<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 303.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 321.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 302<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 308.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 297.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+3.99% (H: +8.08%)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Biggest listed Indian shipping company; tanker + bulk exposure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/stocks\/geship\/the-great-eastern-shipping-company-ltd-share-price-today\">GE Shipping<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">GESHIP<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,404<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,455<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,389.40<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,405.20<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,389.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+1.16% (H: +4.74%)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">India&#8217;s largest private shipping company; tanker focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/stocks\/essarshpng\/essar-shipping-ltd-share-price-today\">Essar Shipping<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">ESSARSHPNG<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 24.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 24.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 23.80<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 24.13<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 23.69<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+1.86%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Smaller operator; bulk carrier focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/stocks\/sci\/shipping-corporation-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">SCI LAL<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">SCILAL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 45.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 46.97<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 45.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 45.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 44.93<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+2.27% (H: +4.53%)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">SCI preference shares \/ special category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 32px 24px 32px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif; cursor: pointer; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: 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13px 28px; border-radius: 50px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=sci-shipping-iran-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Stocks \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Strait_of_Hormuz_Reopening_Is_Huge_for_Shipping_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Why the Strait of Hormuz Reopening Is Huge for Shipping Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Strait of Hormuz is the world&#8217;s most critical maritime chokepoint, with 20-21 million barrels per day of oil and LNG transit. During the Iran conflict (February-June 2026), war risk insurance premiums for vessels operating in the Gulf surged by an estimated $50,000-150,000 per voyage, making certain Gulf routes economically challenging. <strong>SCI share price<\/strong> and other shipping stocks were indirectly pressured by these elevated costs. With the peace deal ordering immediate Hormuz reopening, these war risk premiums will fall toward pre-war levels within days as Lloyd&#8217;s of London and specialist marine insurers re-price Gulf route risk downward. Simultaneously, MCX crude oil falling 5.36% to Rs 7,541 per barrel reduces bunker fuel costs, which typically represent 30-40% of a vessel&#8217;s total voyage costs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track SCI Share Price Live on Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SCI share price<\/strong> at Rs 308.90 (+3.99%, H: +8.08%) and GE Shipping at Rs 1,405.20 (H: Rs 1,455, +4.74%) are among today&#8217;s notable gainers on the Iran deal. Three catalysts: Hormuz reopening, lower bunker fuel, falling war risk insurance. Track live on Univest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track SCI share price and shipping sector live on Univest.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_SCI_and_shipping_stocks_rising_today_on_the_Iran_deal\"><\/span><strong>Why are SCI and shipping stocks rising today on the Iran deal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. SCI share price and other shipping stocks are gaining on the US-Iran peace deal for three reasons. First, the Strait of Hormuz is being reopened toll-free, restoring normal shipping traffic through one of the world&#8217;s most critical maritime chokepoints (20-21 million barrels per day of oil and LNG transit). This normalisation increases tanker traffic through the Strait, which benefits shipping companies. Second, crude oil falling 5.36% directly reduces bunker fuel costs for shipping companies , fuel is typically 30-40% of a vessel&#8217;s operating cost. Third, war risk insurance premiums for shipping through the Persian Gulf will fall sharply as the military conflict ends, reducing daily voyage costs significantly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SCIs_exposure_to_the_Strait_of_Hormuz_and_the_Iran_deal\"><\/span><strong>What is SCI&#8217;s exposure to the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran deal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. Shipping Corporation of India (NSE: SCI) is India&#8217;s largest state-owned shipping company with a fleet of tankers, bulk carriers, LPG carriers, offshore support vessels, and container feeder ships. SCI&#8217;s tanker fleet has exposure to the Middle East Gulf trade routes, meaning some of its vessels operate in or near the Strait of Hormuz. During the Iran conflict, war risk insurance for Gulf voyages increased substantially, raising voyage costs for SCI&#8217;s tankers. With the Strait now being reopened and the military conflict ending, these war risk insurance premiums will fall, improving SCI&#8217;s voyage economics. Additionally, lower crude oil reduces bunker fuel costs across SCI&#8217;s entire fleet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_GE_Shipping_a_better_play_than_SCI_on_the_Iran_deal\"><\/span><strong>Is GE Shipping a better play than SCI on the Iran deal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. GE Shipping (Great Eastern Shipping, NSE: GESHIP) is India&#8217;s largest private-sector shipping company and is arguably a more direct play on the Hormuz reopening than SCI because GE Shipping has a larger proportion of tankers (crude oil and product tankers) in its fleet. GE Shipping&#8217;s tankers are the vessels most directly impacted by: war risk insurance on Gulf routes (falling sharply now), cargo availability (more oil flowing through Hormuz = more tanker demand), and bunker fuel economics (lower crude = lower fuel). GE Shipping hit an intraday high of Rs 1,455 today (+4.74% from previous close), indicating strong buying interest. However, both SCI and GE Shipping carry market risks and investors should research both thoroughly. This is educational only.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Strait_of_Hormuz_and_why_does_it_matter_for_shipping\"><\/span><strong>What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter for shipping?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and ultimately to the Arabian Sea and global oceans. It is the world&#8217;s most strategically important maritime chokepoint, with approximately 20-21 million barrels per day of crude oil, condensate, LNG, and petrochemicals passing through it , representing approximately 20% of global seaborne oil trade. During the US-Iran conflict from February-June 2026, shipping through the Strait was severely disrupted, causing significant insurance cost increases and route diversions. With the peace deal reopening it toll-free, this supply disruption is ending, improving economics for shipping companies globally including SCI and GE Shipping.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why are SCI and shipping stocks rising today on the Iran deal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ans. SCI share price and other shipping stocks are gaining on the US-Iran peace deal for three reasons. First, the Strait of Hormuz is being reopened toll-free, restoring normal shipping traffic through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints (20-21 million barrels per day of oil and LNG transit). This normalisation increases tanker traffic through the Strait, which benefits shipping companies. Second, crude oil falling 5.36% directly reduces bunker fuel costs for shipping companies \\u2014 fuel is typically 30-40% of a vessel's operating cost. Third, war risk insurance premiums for shipping through the Persian Gulf will fall sharply as the military conflict ends, reducing daily voyage costs significantly.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is SCI's exposure to the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran deal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ans. Shipping Corporation of India (NSE: SCI) is India's largest state-owned shipping company with a fleet of tankers, bulk carriers, LPG carriers, offshore support vessels, and container feeder ships. 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