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LANXESS inks pact with HPCL to sell aviation, industrial lubricants in India, SAARC region
Speciality chemicals firm LANXESS has signed an agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL to market aviation and industrial lubricants in India and the SAARC region. The partnership aims to provide advanced lubricant solutions.
7 stocks where DIIs are trimming their stakes in March quarter
Declining DII shareholding across Nifty 500 stocks signals cautious sentiment, with investors trimming exposure in firms like Bank of India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation amid strategy shifts, valuation concerns, and evolving market conditions during the March 2026 quarter.
HPCL, BPCL, IOCL shares rebound up to 6%. Here are two reasons behind renewed buying
Shares of Hindustan Petroleum, Indian Oil, and Bharat Petroleum saw significant gains on Friday. This surge followed a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicating a de-escalation of conflict with Iran. Crude oil prices eased as a result. The rally also reflects a technical rebound after recent declines. Investors are watching geopolitical developments closely.
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.
Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to prioritise domestic LPG supply
The government invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply. Oil refiners must prioritize LPG production for Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum.
Watch | Higher crude supports upstream oil stocks, downstream outlook weak: Probal Sen
ICICI Securities energy analyst Probal Sen said crude prices around $75 per barrel are unlikely to trigger windfall taxes, supporting upstream companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India. However, he expects near-term pressure on downstream and gas companies as rising liquified natural gas (LNG)-linked input costs could impact margins. Sen remains cautious on the sector over the next three to six months but maintains a constructive long-term view on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and city gas distributors.
Accumulate Hindustan Petroleum Corporation; target of Rs 427: Prabhudas Lilladher
Prabhudas Lilladher recommended Accumulate rating on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation with a target price of Rs 427 in its research report dated May 14, 2026.
Buzzing Stocks: Rajesh Exports slips 5% on SEBI ban; Agarwal Industrial jumps 20% on order win
Agarwal Industrial Corporation secured an order worth Rs 477.5 crore from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL).