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DEE Development bags Rs 387 crore from BPCL
DEE Development Engineers said that the company has secured contracts worth Rs 386.86 crore from Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL).
Retail fuel price hike 'inevitable' if global oil pressures persist: BPCL's Director HR
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Director HR Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Raj Kumar Dubey said another fuel price hike may become unavoidable if global energy disruptions persist, as policymakers weigh three options — raising retail fuel prices, oil companies absorbing losses, or government support through deficit financing.
West Asia conflict fails to slow oil PSUs' capex push
Indian oil companies are pushing ahead with major expansion and clean energy projects. Indian Oil Corporation plans significant investments in refining and renewable energy. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is also allocating substantial funds for refining and marketing. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's capital expenditure is expected to be slightly lower. These companies are focused on growth and energy transition.

BPCL taps US LPG spot market for first time amid Gulf supply disruption
BPCL has imported LPG cargoes from the US for the first time as India diversifies energy supplies amid West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The move aims to reduce dependence on the region, which earlier supplied nearly 90% of India’s LPG imports.

Stocks to Watch for May 20: BPCL, Mankind Pharma, Orkla India, PI Industries and more
BPCL profit slumps on exceptional loss, while Orkla India, Godawari Power and Karnataka Bank report strong earnings growth. PTC India’s profit declines sharply, and JSW Energy moves to raise its stake in Toshiba JSW. Here are the stocks to watch ahead of Wednesday’s trading session.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: IOC, Astral, Afcons react to earnings; BPCL, BEL report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: BPCL, Zydus Life, BEL, BLS International, Dhanuka Agri, Dredging Corp, Eureka Forbes, Hatsun Agro, Healthcare Global, J Kumar Infra, PI Industries, PNC Infratech, Prince Pipes, Safari Industries, RITES, Trident, Zee Entertainment, Shaily Engineering are among the other important numbers to track today along with result reactions from IOC, IGL, Afcons, Astral and many others. Stay tuned for all the live result reactions right here.
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 tensions persisting, markets fear another quarter of heavy financial pressure for state-run fuel retailers.

Fuel Price Hike: Here's how HPCL, BPCL and IOC get impacted
Industry estimates suggest that a hike of nearly ₹10 per litre for petrol and ₹15 per litre for diesel would be required for OMCs to fully break even at current crude price levels.

Explained: How Petrol And Diesel Price Hike Will Benefit HPCL, BPCL And IOCL
History tells us that more fuel hikes could follow, in the event the Iran war continues to choke global energy markets.

Stocks To Watch Today: BPCL Dr Reddy's Labs, Afcons Infra, Canara Bank And HG Infra Engineering
Here's a look at stocks that are likely to be in focus during the trading session on Tuesday.

BPCL JV to invest $2.8 billion in Brazil oil and gas project after Petrobras clears final plan
BPCL’s Brazil joint venture will invest $2.8 billion in an oil and gas project, boosting equity oil access and supporting India’s long-term energy security strategy.
BPCL, HPCL, IOC shares jump up to 5% as oil's skyrocketing rally cools down on fresh Iran-US peace talk hopes
OMC stocks surged as easing oil prices, driven by renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks, lifted sentiment. Crude remained below the key $100 mark, reducing margin pressure concerns. Improved geopolitical outlook and steady vessel movement through Hormuz supported gains, while refiners also traded higher amid broader optimism in energy markets.