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Strong earnings: Vedanta, JSW Steel among 10 largecaps that reported best Q4 results
Indian markets conclude the Q4 earnings season with robust results. Vedanta, JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Samvardhana Motherson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Energy, and BPCL reported significant year-on-year growth in profits and revenues. This widespread outperformance across various sectors signals a strong financial performance for these large-cap companies.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
OIL Green Energy signs JV agreement with Hindustan Waste Treatment
To collaborate on integrated bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects in India
Oil India arm, Hindustan Waste Treatment sign JV pact for bioenergy, waste-to-energy projects
Shares of Oil India Ltd ended at ₹487.25, down by ₹4.90, or 1.00%, on the BSE.
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEO
Global power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critical minerals are becoming as vital as oil was. Countries controlling these resources will gain leverage. India must accelerate domestic exploration and build processing ecosystems. Future economic strength depends on securing energy and critical minerals.
BPCL, IOC to HPCL: OMC stocks surge up to 6% as Brent crude oil slips below $98, 4th hike in petrol & diesel prices
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) led the gainers with a 5.8% rise in its shares to ₹412.55 apiece. It was followed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), whose stock added 4.44% to ₹308.70. Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) jumped 3.90% to ₹144.95 on the BSE today.
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firms
Bangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and lessen dependence on costly LNG imports. New production sharing contracts offer more attractive terms to international companies. This initiative targets 26 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal.
Five stocks to watch as India launches mega offshore oil and gas exploration mission - Mint
Five stocks to watch as India launches mega offshore oil and gas exploration missionMint
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.
Oil India to ramp up exploration capex to ₹10,000 cr, boost output in FY27: CMD
OIL, India’s second-largest exploration and production company after Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, operates about 28 rigs and has recently mobilised two charter-hired rigs, with plans to add two more.
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 may be unavoidable unless crude cools.
Stocks in news: Vodafone Idea, Indian Oil, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy's, PFC
Markets closed lower amid geopolitical tensions, rupee weakness, and rising inflation. Upcoming week will be sensitive to US-Iran conflict implications for oil and inflation. Vodafone Idea reported a Rs 51,970 crore net profit due to an accounting gain, while Tata Steel and Hindustan Copper saw significant profit growth in Q4FY26.