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Kothari Petrochemicals standalone net profit rises 3.01% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 0.04% to Rs 152.86 crore
Markets Downplay War’s Impact on Petrochemicals, Pipeline CEO Says
Investors are misjudging how much Strait of Hormuz closures could impact global flows of petrochemicals, said Enterprise Products Partners LP Chief Executive Officer Jim Teague, adding to a chorus of industry voices warning about lingering disruptions from the Iran war.
Centre in talks with Assam Petrochemicals, others to secure methanol supply for pharma amid West Asia disruptions
India is working to secure methanol for its pharmaceutical sector. Global supply chains are facing disruptions due to the West Asia crisis. Discussions are underway with Assam Petrochemicals and GNFC to ensure adequate methanol availability. Efforts are also focused on logistics and supply chains.
Indian Oil FY26 update: Record refining, pipeline throughput drive volume growth
Indian Oil Corporation reported record refining and pipeline throughput in FY26, with petroleum product sales crossing 104 MMT, supported by strong growth in lubricants, petrochemicals and retail expansion.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Kaveri Seed Company Ltd, ITI Ltd, Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd and OneSource Specialty Pharma Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 March 2026.
India’s AC industry braces for supply disruptions as LPG, petrochemical shortages emerge amid West Asia conflict
With the summer season just around the corner, air conditioner manufacturing is encountering significant roadblocks. Insufficient supplies of LPG and petrochemicals are hindering production efforts, threatening to drive up prices for consumers already bracing for higher costs. In response, industry executives are proactively engaging with suppliers to navigate these issues.
Andhra Petro suspends Vizag plant operations as HPCL halts propylene supply
Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd suspended operations at its Visakhapatnam plant on March 17 after Hindustan Petroleum halted propylene supply due to geopolitical conflicts.
Vodafone Idea, MRPL, YES Bank, Eternal— These are among the top most traded stocks on the NSE today
Vodafone Idea, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL), YES Bank, Eternal, ITI, Dharan Infra-EPC, and Adani Power were among the most traded stocks, or most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.
Citi cuts Nifty's target to 27,000 on earnings, macro risks from raging Iran war
Citi Research has lowered its year-end Nifty 50 target to 27,000, citing escalating Middle East war risks impacting India's growth and corporate earnings. Surging oil and supply shocks are worsening the economic outlook, with potential disruptions to LPG, LNG, fertilizers, and petrochemicals. The brokerage also downgraded the auto sector to 'neutral' due to price spikes and potential semiconductor issues.
Reliance Industries to divert natgas to priority sectors, hike LPG production
The company said it was maximising LPG output from its refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar Refinery - the world's largest integrated refining hub - to maintain stable domestic supplies.
MRPL says fuel operations uninterrupted, no force majeure declared amid Iran conflict
The clarification comes after CNBC-TV18 suggested that disruptions in crude flows in West Asia were affecting MRPL’s fuel exports. Shares of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd ended at ₹196.35, up by ₹5.15, or 2.69%, on the BSE today, March 5.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals declares force majeure on gasoline export cargoes for March, April
India's Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has declared force majeure on all gasoline export cargoes for March and April due to the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupting crude oil flows. The state-run refiner, which exports 40% of its refined fuel, cited circumstances beyond its control for the contractual inability to fulfill orders.