As Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks, stock markets mostly rose even as worries remained about possible oil supply interruptions.

Israel's strike on Iran sparked turmoil in financial markets ... Oil spikes The price of crude oil surged as market participants braced for potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Paint manufacturers such as Asian Paints, Berger Paints, and Kansai Nerolac source around 50% of their raw materials from crude-based derivatives like resins and solvents. These input costs are highly sensitive to crude fluctuations.