Crude oil posted its sharpest annual decline since 2020 in 2025, with Brent down 19% and WTI falling 20% as prices slid to near multi-year lows. Persistent oversupply, where global production consistently outpaced demand and inventories swelled, outweighed brief price support from geopolitical tensions, keeping the market under pressure.
ICICI Lombard reported a corporate governance lapse after draft financial results were accidentally posted on a senior employee's personal WhatsApp status. The insurer promptly removed the post and informed stock exchanges as a precaution. This incident highlights concerns over safeguarding sensitive information amid informal messaging, following a similar case with Hatsun Agro Product.
