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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd Slides 3.78%, BSE Oil & Gas index Drops 1.39%
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has added 4.71% over last one month compared to 0.29% fall in BSE Oil & Gas index and 5.84% rise in the SENSEX
Indian Oil, HPCL buy 7 million barrels of crude via tenders, trade sources say
Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have collectively secured approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through recent tenders. Indian Oil acquired various grades from Angola and Nigeria, while HPCL purchased Brazilian Tupi crude. These significant purchases are slated for delivery between August and September, bolstering India's energy reserves.
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages
In response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its reliance on oil imports, is set to unveil extensive uncharted regions for bidding. This initiative, named 'Samudra Manthan,' aims to enhance production levels in light of rising energy demands and global volatility, with significant funding earmarked for offshore drilling activities.
Veljan Denison Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd, Hindustan Composites Ltd, JTEKT India Ltd and SG Finserve Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 01 July 2026.
FMCG sector set for strong Q1, lower crude oil prices to boost margins, says Anand Rathi; Marico, HUL among top picks
The FMCG sector is expected to see healthy revenue growth in FY27, fueled by innovation and price adjustments. Anand Rathi highlights top picks like Marico and Hindustan Unilever, despite rural demand risks associated with weather conditions impacting the market.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
India Restricts Sale Of High-Speed Diesel, Motor Spirit At Retail Outlets For 90 Days
Shares of oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. could be in focus following the development.
Nagaland seeks restart of petroleum exploration as Rio discusses plans with Hardeep Puri
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri to discuss restarting petroleum exploration and production in the state. This comes as the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah has previously opposed such moves, citing sovereign wealth and political rights. Oil India Limited plans exploration when conditions are favorable.
Hindustan Oil Exploration temporarily halts gas sales from B-80 field
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company announced that Gas sales from B-80 field has been stopped for asset integrity related maintenance. These preventive and corrective measures are being carried out to ensure the continued safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facilities, in line with applicable safety standards and operational best practices. Oil sales continue at lower rates.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Oil India reports natural gas presence in second Andaman offshore well
Oil India Limited has found natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman offshore block. This is the second well in the block to confirm hydrocarbon presence. The discovery is a positive indicator for future exploration in the area. OIL is currently processing seismic data for further appraisal well drilling.
Dipan Mehta picks Coforge, Persistent and Happiest Minds for the AI era
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, said new-age IT firms such as Happiest Minds, Persistent Systems and Coforge are well placed to benefit from the AI-led disruption in technology services. He also favoured diversified NBFCs over banks and highlighted opportunities in mining companies like NMDC and Hindustan Copper. However, he cautioned that elevated crude oil prices and the ongoing Iran conflict could weigh on India's economic growth and market sentiment. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.