PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: US has issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow sale of Russian oil currently stranded at sea to India, according to a report citing two officials

GAIL (GAIL IS) – Co. plans to reduce natural gas supplies to some customers following blockage of about 30% of India’s imported LNG shipments amid escalating conflict in West Asia. (ET)Hindustan Zinc (HZ IS) – Co. signed an MoU with Virginia Tech to enhance research focused on improving silver recovery in its lead–zinc concentrator operations. (ET)Indian Oil (IOC IS) – Indian refiners have begun using Russian oil from vessels offshore to offset the shortfall of Middle Eastern crude caused by the Iran conflict. (ET)One 97 Communications (PAYTM IS) – Co. leads its peers in monetisation through a diversified portfolio including merchant lending and financial services, boosting profitability in India’s fintech sector, per BofA Global Research. (ET)Petronet LNG (PLNG IS) – The largest LNG importer in India declared force majeure to QatarEnergy and domestic buyers after its vessels were blocked from accessing Ras Laffan port due to tensions in West Asia. (ET)Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRRD IS) – Co. received a USFDA Establishment Inspection Report for its Srikakulam formulations plant, classified as Voluntary Action Indicated, with the inspection now closed. (Moneycontrol)Jio Financial Services (JIOFIS IS) – Co. acquired 14.74 crore equity shares in Allianz Jio Reinsurance joint venture for Rs 147.45 crore at par. (Moneycontrol)Shilpa Medicare (SLPA IN) – The National Company Law Tribunal approved the merger of Shilpa Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary, into Shilpa Medicare. (Moneycontrol)Refiners - US has issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow sale of Russian oil currently stranded at sea to India, according to a report citing two officials. (Newswires)