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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
Market Pulse: Key triggers to watch before the July 8 trading session
Indian investors will track the continuing attacks on tankers by Iranian forces, which are increasing concerns among shipowners. Oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, may remain on investors’ radar amid developments in crude markets. Also, the government has decided to exercise the entire green shoe option in the Cochin Shipyard Offer for Sale (OFS) after strong investor response on the first day. Further, US markets are trading higher as investors rotate away from artificial intelligence-linked stocks. Oil prices remain in focus after vessel attacks in the Persian Gulf, with potential supply concerns keeping crude markets under watch.
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 ...
Can HPCL, BPCL And IOCL Make A Comeback? Brokerages See Margin Recovery Ahead — Check Revised Targets
Brokerages JPMorgan and Kotak Institutional Equities have both turned more constructive on the outlook for state-run fuel retailers, arguing that the sharp correction in oil prices has eased pressure on profitability for Indian Oil Corp. Ltd, Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company consolidated net profit declines 84.81% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales reported at Rs -205.89 crore
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.