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ONGC to enter oil trading, build strategic reserves as upstream remains core

ONGC plans to enter crude and petroleum product trading operations soon. A new strategic petroleum reserve will be built in Mangalore. Exploration and production remain ONGC's central strategic focus. The company will spend one lakh crore on deepwater drilling by 2031. This expansion aims to strengthen supply security and extract…

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Oil India vs ONGC vs OMCs: What JM Financial’s $80 Brent call means for oil stocks

Brent crude may stay near eighty dollars a barrel for twelve months. Analysts favor Oil India and ONGC due to expected earnings growth. Oil India's refinery capacity expansion will drive future output increases. Oil marketing companies face pressure from lower integrated gross margins. Valuation and earnings concerns persist for HPCL,…

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Dividend alert! Last day to buy HAL, HPCL, IOC among 40 stocks for dividends. How many do you own?

Under Sebi’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors need to purchase a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action. Accordingly, today is the last opportunity for investors to…

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Dividend alert: Jio Financial, Power Grid, HPCL among 90 stocks turning ex-dividend this week

Nearly 90 companies, including Jio Financial Services, Power Grid Corporation, HPCL, and Hindustan Aeronautics, will turn ex-dividend between August 10 and August 14. Investors holding these shares in their demat accounts on the respective record dates will be eligible to receive the announced corporate dividend payouts.

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Top OMCs post losses with government weighing relief measures

State-run oil companies HPCL and BPCL reported significant losses for the April-June quarter. This occurred as they sold petrol, diesel, and LPG below market rates. Elevated crude prices, driven by West Asia conflict, impacted their earnings. The oil ministry is now working on a compensation proposal for these companies. The…

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Stocks in news: IndusInd Bank, Adani Green, Eternal, Maruti Suzuki, Bandhan Bank

Indian markets closed marginally higher after balancing mixed global cues and positive earnings. Adani Energy Solutions reported significant profit growth, while Adani Total Gas saw a decline. Maruti Suzuki announced a price increase, and several companies will report quarterly results soon. Bandhan Bank and Indian Hotels also posted strong first-quarter…

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Bharatgas introduces Lite ZIP, a next-generation lightweight LPG cylinder, to expand to 100 cities by August 15

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP for premium LPG customers. This new offering provides instant connections and express delivery services. The company plans to expand this service to 100 additional cities by August 2026. This launch follows a similar initiative by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. These moves…

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Instamart ties up with HPCL to launch India’s first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery on quick commerce

Instamart and HPCL launch India's first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service. Consumers can now order HP Navya composite LPG cylinders via the Instamart app. This new service requires no existing domestic LPG connection for ordering. First-time orders are new cylinder purchases, while subsequent orders are refills. The partnership aims to…

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IOC, BPCL, HPCL step up fuel quality checks amid social media concerns

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have intensified fuel quality inspections nationwide. These companies conducted thousands of surprise checks and tests over the past week. Their quality assurance systems involve field inspections and laboratory testing. No adulteration or critical irregularities were found during these recent checks. Customers are urged…

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Oil firms eye wider rollout of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders for commercial users

State-owned oil companies are considering offering lightweight ten-kilogram LPG cylinders to commercial users. These composite cylinders could be sold at commercial rates through gas agencies and retail outlets. This expansion aims to benefit migrant workers and small businesses needing LPG. The lightweight cylinders are already available for domestic consumers under…

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This sector is set to dominate Q1 earnings for all the wrong reasons

Oil marketing companies are set to dominate Q1 earnings but for the wrong reasons, with HPCL, BPCL and IOCL expected to post massive losses as elevated crude prices crushed fuel marketing margins. The sharp earnings hit is likely to overshadow profit growth in financials, telecom and metals, dragging overall India…

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India’s top 3 fuel retailers may report Rs 47,700 crore loss in Q1. What’s behind this?

India's three largest fuel retailers—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—are expected to report a combined EBITDA loss of up to Rs 47,700 crore in Q1FY27 as soaring crude oil prices, LPG under-recoveries, weak fuel marketing margins and rupee depreciation squeeze profitability. Analysts say further fuel price hikes may be needed if crude…

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IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices

Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories…

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Petrol, diesel price today: Have state-run OMCs cut fuel prices after Nayara Energy's rate slash? Check latest rates

Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre nationwide. This marks the first retail price cut in over two years, following a dip in global crude oil costs. While Nayara reversed its earlier March hike, state-run oil…

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From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bids

India's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite past privatization attempts, these public sector firms consistently ensure fuel availability, absorb price shocks, and maintain supplies nationwide. Their strategic role in energy security, especially given India's import dependence, highlights their critical…

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HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fire

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This restart allows for a phased ramp-up of fuel production. Key products like diesel, LPG, and petcoke are already being produced. Petrol production is expected next week. The refinery is…

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Asian Paints, HPCL, MRF other crude-sensitive stocks jump up to 5% on Iran-US peace deal framework

Crude-sensitive stocks surged as oil prices dropped significantly following an agreement between Iran and the US to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This development brings relief to global oil shipments, though analysts advise caution regarding the timeline for full normalization.

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ONGC Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 46% YoY to Rs 10,820 crore, revenue up 4%

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a significant 46% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 10,820 crore for the March-ended quarter. This growth was driven by a 4% increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 1,73,805 crore. The company also recommended a final dividend and approved a joint…

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HPCL, Tata Motors partner for used lubricant pilot project

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Tata Motors have joined forces for a pilot project. This collaboration aims to create an organized system for managing used automotive lubricants. The initiative will focus on collection, storage, and recycling of this hazardous waste. It supports India's Extended Producer Responsibility framework.

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Petrol, diesel price hike impact: HPCL, BPCL & IOC shares jump 2% each. What lies ahead for the OMCs?

Oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw a 2% share increase following a second petrol and diesel price hike in under a week, with prices rising by approximately 90 paise per litre. This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on OMCs amid elevated global crude prices and geopolitical…

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Should petrol, diesel prices go up by Rs 25 per litre? Oil companies are staring at Rs 1,380 crore daily loss

Indian fuel retailers are facing steep under-recoveries despite a recent Rs 3 hike, with analysts estimating losses of Rs 25/litre and daily hits of Rs 1,380 crore for Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL). Brokerages including Nomura and Elara Capital warn further fuel price hikes…

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The Rs 3 relief that wasn't: Why investors are dumping oil stocks after long-awaited petrol, diesel price hike

Shares of HPCL and BPCL fell up to 3% despite the first fuel price hike since 2022, as investors worried the increase would not offset mounting losses. Analysts estimate OMCs could still lose nearly Rs 500 crore daily at current crude prices. With Brent crude above $100 and West Asia…

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HPCL, BPCL and IOC shares slide up to 3% after petrol, diesel price hike

Oil marketing company shares fell on Friday. Petrol and diesel prices saw a modest increase. This hike aims to ease financial pressure on companies. Global crude oil prices remain high due to West Asia conflicts. Prime Minister Modi urged fuel conservation. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed concern over companies…

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Crude@$100+: The Rs 3 lakh crore power boom you might be missing

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has significantly boosted India's power and energy stocks, with Nifty Energy's market cap rising by Rs 3 lakh crore as Brent crude exceeds $100. Foreign investors are pouring into power generation and transmission, viewing it as a macroeconomic hedge. Companies like Adani Power and BHEL are leading…

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Dividend alert! HPCL announces Rs 19.25/share dividend, its highest in five years. Check record date

HPCL has declared a final dividend of Rs 19.25 per share, its highest payout in five years, with August 14 set as the record date. Shares gained 4% after the announcement, even as the stock remains down in 2026. Q4 profit rose 46% to Rs 4,902 crore.

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