HPCL reports Q3 loss of Rs 1,078cr

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation today reported a net loss of Rs 1,077.75 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2005 when compared with a net profit of Rs 235.92 crore in Q3FY05.

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, total income increased to Rs 18,311.34 crore in Q3FY06 from Rs 16,272.83 crore in Q3FY05.