Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd News

Russia oil intake share declines to 34% in September quarter, says BPCL

BPCL mainly processes Russian oil at its 156,000-bpd Bina refinery in central India and the 310,000-bpd Kochi refinery in southern Kerala state

BPCL Q2 FY25: Net profit plunges 72% to Rs 2,297 crore on higher expenses

Puts up to Rs 18,000 cr worth rights issue plans on hold

BPCL Q2FY25 results: Net profit falls 71.8% on lower marketing margins

The country's third-largest oil refiner by capacity said the average gross refining margin for April-September fell to $6.12 per barrel from $15.42 per barrel a year earlier

Q2 results today: Indigo and Macrotech among 148 to post earnings on Oct 25

Q2FY25 company results: Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Electronics, and Zee Media are among 148 companies to release their quarter earnings report on October 25

BPCL signs initial pact with Mumbai Port to set up green fuel ecosystem

State-owned BPCL has inked an initial pact with Mumbai Port Authority and Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF) for setting up a green fuel ecosystem at the port. The MoU is a pivotal step towards driving India's transition to cleaner energy solutions. By focusing on green fuel innovations, this initiative aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the country's climate change goals, a BPCL statement said. Additionally, the pact outlines an exploration into the conversion of diesel-powered vessels to cleaner fuel alternatives, further enhancing the port's green infrastructure and reducing its carbon footprint, it said. The agreement was formalised during the launch of the Cruise Bharat Mission by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal at Mumbai Port earlier this week, according to BPCL. As part of the initiative, the two partners will jointly set up EV charging stations at Mumbai Port, promoting green energy adoption f

BPCL and Mumbai Port Authority to launch India's first green fuel ecosystem

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has signed an MoU with Mumbai Port Authority to develop India's first green fuel ecosystem, enhancing sustainable energy solutions at the port

FIIs most bullish in 3 months, shows F&O data; Nifty eyes 4th monthly gain

Derivatives market update for Sept 30: FIIs long-short ratio in index futures jumped to 4.4:1; implying more than 4 long positions in index futures for every bet on the short side.

CPCB notice to BPCL for failing to install vapour recovery systems

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a show cause notice to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for failing to install vapour recovery systems at 28 of its storage terminals to capture carcinogenic benzene emissions and other volatile compounds. PTI reached out to the BPCL for a comment but could not get one immediately. The notice, issued on September 4, said an environmental compensation of Rs 1 crore could be imposed if the BPCL fails to provide a satisfactory response by September 19. On September 18, 2020, the CPCB directed the BPCL to install vapour recovery systems at petrol pumps selling more than 100 kilolitres of fuel per minute (KLPM) in cities with over one million residents, and at pumps selling more than 300 KLPM in cities with populations between one lakh and 10 lakh, as well as at storage terminals. In December 2021, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the CPCB to take appropriate action against petroleum outlets and depots that faile

BPCL's joint venture with IOC wins production concession in Abu Dhabi

BPCL added that during the exploration phase, the company invested nearly $164 million

BPCL and ONGC to jointly explore setting up a new refinery: Report

BPCL plans to increase its integrated refining and petrochemical capacities within the next five to seven years to meet growing energy demand

Govt receives about Rs 2,413 cr as dividend tranche from BPCL: Dipam secy

The government has received about Rs 2,413 crore in dividends from oil PSU BPCL, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) said on Monday. "Government has received about Rs 2,413 crore from BPCL as dividend tranche," DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a post on X. In the current financial year 2024-25 so far, Rs 15,389.14 crore has been received through dividends from the CPSEs. This includes Rs 5,091 crore from Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Rs 40 crore from Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL), Rs 554 crore from Power Finance Corp, and Rs 3,443 crore from Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) as special dividend. In the current fiscal, the government has budgeted to collect Rs 56,260 crore as dividends from public sector enterprises, up from Rs 50,000 crore in the 2023-24 fiscal. Separately, the country's largest insurer Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) paid a dividend of Rs 3,662.17 crore for FY24 last week. This amount is in addition to

BPCL planning to setup refining-cum-petrochemical complex in 5-7 years

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is exploring setting up an oil refining and petrochemical complex over the next 5-7 years as it steps up capacity to meet India's rising energy demand, chairman G Krishnakumar told shareholders on Friday. BPCL, which lost one of its four oil refineries to Oil India Ltd in the aborted privatisation plan, has lined up Rs 1.7 lakh crore of investment for expanding its core oil refining and fuel retailing business as well as in new energy ventures. "To meet the anticipated demand beyond our planned expansions in Bina and Kochi (refineries), we are actively evaluating options for setting up additional integrated refining and petrochemical capacities within the next 5-7 years," he said. BPCL had to give up its Numaligarh refinery in Assam to OIL when the government was attempting to privatise the company. The transfer was to keep the Numaligarh unit within public sector to honour Assam accord. But BPCL privatisation was aborted due to la

BPCL plans refining, petchem projects over 5-7 years to meet energy demand

India's annual consumption of refined fuels and petrochemicals is expected to rise steadily by 4-5 per cent and 7-8 per cent in the 'foreseeable future'

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IDFC, Vedanta and oil marketing stocks among top dividend yield NSE 500 companies; Technical charts suggest up to 14% upside for these stocks; track these key levels.

BPCL plans to invest Rs 1.7 trn to expand core business, new energy foray

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation plans to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore over the next five years to grow its core oil refining and fuel marketing business as well as in 'future big bets' of petrochemicals and green energy, its chairman G Krishnakumar has said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), currently, owns about 14 per cent of India's oil refining capacity and about a quarter of the fuel retailing network. It plans to grow these businesses while foraying into newer areas. The firm is now implementing the first phase of a multi-decade aspirational journey in the form of 'Project Aspire' - its five-year strategic framework that is based on two fundamental pillars - 'Nurturing the Core' and 'Investing in Future Big Bets', he said in the company's latest annual report. "Our mid-term strategy is on a continuum. While we remain committed to growing our core businesses, which include refining and marketing petroleum products and upstream, we are equally focused on our big bets

BPCL sets up first-of-its-kind biofuel blend bunker at Mumbai port

Public sector oil marketing firm BPCL on Friday said it has set up a biofuel blend High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker at Mumbai Port. The facility, the first-of-its-kind by an OMC in the country, provides shipping companies with a cleaner, biodegradable alternative to traditional fuels, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) said in a statement. This initiative not only supports environmental sustainability but also strengthens BPCL's position as a leader in the Indian bunkering market, it added. It also aligns with the global mandate to decarbonise the shipping sector apart from one of many green initiatives by the company, BPCL said. "Our Project Aspire, with its focus on green energy, is driving our efforts towards a cleaner future. This biofuel blend bunker is a significant step in that direction and positions BPCL as a global bunkering leader," said Sukhmal Jain, Director (Marketing) at BPCL. The company's foray into biofuel blends is part of a broader strategy to .

Nifty hits 25,000: Next 5,000-pt rally could be led by banks, IT, autos

Devarsh Vakil, Deputy Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities suggests that for the Nifty50 index to move up from the current levels, bank and IT sectors need to perform and do the heavy lifting

Shares of oil marketing companies rally up to 6%; BPCL, HPCL at new highs

According to HPCL, India's ambitious goal of expanding road connectivity, manufacturing, and construction activities is expected to support economic growth and further drive oil consumption in India.

RIL, Paytm, HDFC Bank, BPCL: Trading strategies for stocks post Q1 results

Technical charts suggest that Paytm is likely to trade with a favourable bias; while others may display a subdued trend in the near-term.

Nomura picks BPCL as top OMC stock on attractive valuation; sees 21% upside

Analysts said BPCL reported a robust performance in the June quarter (Q1FY25) despite a challenging environment.