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Stocks to Watch, Dec 26: IOC, Gland Pharma, BPCL, Ramky Infra, Ceigall

Stocks to watch on December 26, 2024: Indian Oil Corporation plans to sign an agreement with the Odisha government in January for a Naphtha Cracker Project at Paradip

Stocks to Watch, Dec 26: IOC, Gland Pharma, BPCL, Ramky Infra, Ceigall
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 7:45 AM IST

IOC to invest Rs 61,000 crore for naphtha cracker project in Odisha

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) will invest Rs 61,000 crore to set up a naphtha cracker project at Paradip in Odisha, a statement said on Tuesday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this will be signed between the Odisha government and the IOCL in January during the 'Utkarsh Odisha Make in Odisha 2025' summit, it said. The foundation stone of the IOC's upcoming Rs 4,352 crore yarn project at Bhadrak will also be laid at that time, it added. The decisions were taken at a meeting between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and IOCL Chairman AS Sahney in Bhubaneswar. "The Naphtha Project in Paradeep has received in principle approval and IOCL will invest over Rs 61,000 crore for the project. It is likely to be one of the largest projects in the sector in the country. The State Government is an equity holder of this project, and will earn dividends in addition to taxes," said the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office. "It was also decided that, the foundati

IOC to invest Rs 61,000 crore for naphtha cracker project in Odisha
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 12:20 AM IST

Indian Oil rises 2% as board approves setting up of yarn project in Odisha

The setting up of the yarn project is approved to be done in a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with MCPI Pvt. Ltd. The Oil India's equity contribution of towards the project stands at Rs 657.33 crore

Indian Oil rises 2% as board approves setting up of yarn project in Odisha
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:38 PM IST

Indian Oil Corporation probes allegation of US firm bribing officials

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has begun a probe into allegations of a US speciality chemicals firm bribing its officials 15 years back to obtain contracts to supply catalysts, according to a company's regulatory filing. Albemarle Corporation, a global speciality chemicals supplier that develops and sells catalysts used in the operation of oil refineries, allegedly "paid approximately USD 1.14 million in commission to India intermediary company relating to Indian Oil Corporation business and obtained approximately USD 11.14 million in profits on that business between approximately 2009 and 2011," according to a US SEC order dated September 28, 2023. Albemarle was caught for bribery by the US authorities in 2017 and then settled the case in September 2023 by paying a hefty fine of more than USD 198 million to avoid prosecution. In a filing, IOC said it is "neither party to nor is there any allegation against the company in relation to the proceedings" in the US SEC. "Howev

Indian Oil Corporation probes allegation of US firm bribing officials
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 11:45 PM IST

IOC to invest over Rs 21,000 cr in Bihar refinery expansion, gas projects

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) -- the nation's top oil firm -- will invest over Rs 21,000 crore to expand the Barauni refinery in Bihar as well as in setting up a city gas distribution network across the state, a senior executive said on Thursday. IOC is expanding its Barauni refinery to 9 million tonnes per annum from current 6 million tonnes together with a petrochemical plant at a cost of about Rs 16,000 crore and invest another Rs 5,600 crore in setting up network to retail CNG to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households and industries in 27 cities of Bihar, company Executive Director Suman Kumar said while speaking at the Bihar Business Connect 2024 investor summit here. "IOC is the oldest investor in Bihar, setting up the Barauni refinery in 1964. The initial capacity was 3 million tonnes per annum which was later expanded to 6 million tonnes. Now we are expanding the capacity from 6 million tonnes to 9 million tonnes per annum. Alongside, a 200,000 tonnes polypropylene is

IOC to invest over Rs 21,000 cr in Bihar refinery expansion, gas projects
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 4:58 PM IST

Jefferies upgrades Indian Oil to 'Buy', lifts target to Rs 185; share up 2%

The uptick in the Indian Oil share came after Jefferies upgraded the company to 'Buy'. The brokerage also raised the target price to Rs 185 per share, according to reports

Jefferies upgrades Indian Oil to 'Buy', lifts target to Rs 185; share up 2%
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 10:41 AM IST

Arvindar Singh Sahney will be new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation

Arvindar Singh Sahney will be the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, according to an order issued by the petroleum ministry on Wednesday. Sahney, 54, is currently Executive Director (Business Development - Petrochemicals), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC). He was in August selected to be the company's director for business development but has now been appointed as the chairman of the firm. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of this ministry for appointment of Shri Arvindar Singh Sahney, Executive Director, IOC to the post of Chairman, IOC, for a period of five years with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post, or till the date of his superannuation, or until further order, whichever is the earliest," the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in an order. The post of chairman IOC fell vacant after Shrikant Madhav Vaidya completed his extended tenure on August 31, 2024. Currently, .

Arvindar Singh Sahney will be new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation
Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 2:11 PM IST

IOC aims to wrap Panipat, Gujarat, Barauni refineries expansion by Dec 2025

The Gujarat refinery expansion was initially scheduled for completion by mid-2024, while the Panipat expansion has also been delayed by over a year

IOC aims to wrap Panipat, Gujarat, Barauni refineries expansion by Dec 2025
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 7:41 PM IST

Blast in storage tank causes fire at IOCL Vadodara refinery; 1 dies

A fire broke out at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) refinery in Vadodara on Monday following a blast in its storage tank, a police officer said. No casualties are reported and the final head count is being conducted, said Vadodara Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar, adding that things are under control. The blast at the IOCL refinery in the Koyali area on the outskirts of Vadodara occurred at 4 PM, triggering the blaze. Visuals showed thick plumes emerging from the refinery which can be seen from kilometres away. Several workers were evacuated and can be seen exiting the IOCL campus. "A benzene storage tank caught fire after a blast at the refinery. They (IOCL) have isolated the affected storage unit. Fire tenders are deployed to control the situation," Komar told PTI. The police officer said no casualty has been reported even as the final head count is being done to find if anybody is missing, which prima facie seems unlikely. Komar said fluid circulation in the IOCL complex

Blast in storage tank causes fire at IOCL Vadodara refinery; 1 dies
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 8:16 PM IST

IOCL declines 4% after slipping into loss in Q2 from profit a year ago

IOCL reported a net loss of Rs 169.58 crore as compared to a net profit of Rs 13,114.3 crore in Q2FY24

IOCL declines 4% after slipping into loss in Q2 from profit a year ago
Updated On : 29 Oct 2024 | 11:33 AM IST

IOCL reports Q2 net loss of Rs 169 crore as refining, marketing margins dip

Higher expenses, lower sales pulled down revenue to Rs 1.98 trillion

IOCL reports Q2 net loss of Rs 169 crore as refining, marketing margins dip
Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 6:58 PM IST

IOC Q2 results: PAT falls 98% to Rs 180 cr on fall in refining, fuel margin

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) on Monday reported a massive 98.6 per cent drop in net profit in the September quarter, as refinery margins fell and marketing margins shrunk. The company posted a standalone net profit of Rs 180.01 crore in the July-September period -- the second quarter of the current 2024-25 fiscal year -- compared with a profit of Rs 12,967.32 crore a year back, according to a stock exchange filing by the company. The profit also declined sequentially, when compared to an earning of Rs 2,643.18 crore in the April-June period. While refinery margins fell, the company also booked under-recoveries on selling domestic cooking gas LPG at government-controlled cost, which was lower than the cost. For the six months ended September 30, IOC had an under-recovery on LPG of Rs 8,870.11 crore, the filing showed. It earned USD 4.08 on turning crude oil into fuels like petrol and diesel as compared to gross refining margin of USD 13.12 per barrel last year. Pre

IOC Q2 results: PAT falls 98% to Rs 180 cr on fall in refining, fuel margin
Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 4:09 PM IST

After board meeting, Indian Oil withdraws Rs 22,000 crore rights issue

The decision came after a communication from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which said that no funds had been earmarked for capital support to Oil Marketing Companies in the 2024-25 Budget

After board meeting, Indian Oil withdraws Rs 22,000 crore rights issue
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 5:31 PM IST

Indian Oil to provide scholarships, medical insurance to para athletes

Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Indian Oil Corporation on Thursday promised to provide monthly scholarships and medical insurance to the country's para athletes after their stupendous show at the just-concluded Paris Paralympics. The Indian contingent made history by securing 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze, marking the nation's best-ever performance at the Paralympics in Paris. Pankaj Jain, secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, expressed his admiration for the para athletes and announced that Indian Oil will be further enhancing its support by introducing monthly scholarships, medical insurance, and sports kits for para athletes. "This historic performance is a testament to the resilience and determination of our para athletes," V Satish Kumar, Chairman and Director (Marketing), IndianOil, said during a felicitation function here on Thursday. "IndianOil is proud to have supported them on this incredible journey, and we remain committed to ..

Indian Oil to provide scholarships, medical insurance to para athletes
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 10:08 PM IST

5 stocks to buy and sell as crude oil prices drop to $70 a barrel

Here's a technical outlook on stocks linked to crude oil prices, which is down 23% from its peak and trades near 3-year lows. Among stocks, Asian Paints and MRF look favourable on charts; here's why.

5 stocks to buy and sell as crude oil prices drop to $70 a barrel
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

ADNOC agrees to supply Indian Oil with 1 MMT LNG per year for 15 years

ADNOC has big ambitions in gas and LNG, which along with renewable energy and petrochemicals it sees as pillars for its future growth, putting it in competition with regional rivals Qatar

ADNOC agrees to supply Indian Oil with 1 MMT LNG per year for 15 years
Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 5:48 PM IST

V Satish Kumar given additional charge, takes over as IOC chairman

V Satish Kumar on Sunday took over as the chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm. Kumar, who is director (marketing) at IOC, was given additional charge of chairman following delays in finding a full-time chairman. "He will concurrently serve as chairman while continuing in his role as Director (Marketing), a position he has held since October 2021," the company said in a statement. He also held the additional charge of Director (Finance) for one year from October 2022, a period characterised by geopolitical tensions due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. With a career spanning 35 years, Kumar has served in various regions across the country and held key positions, leading IOC's efforts to maintain its leadership in the marketing of petroleum products. He has also gained extensive experience in engaging with multinational oil companies, serving as non-executive chairman of Indian Oil Petronas Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between IOC and Petronas ...

V Satish Kumar given additional charge, takes over as IOC chairman
Updated On : 01 Sep 2024 | 4:26 PM IST

SM Vaidya steps down as Indian Oil Corp's chairman as tenure ends

S M Vaidya on Saturday stepped down as chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at the conclusion of his tenure. "A chemical engineer with over 37 years of experience, Vaidya has been a pivotal force in steering IndianOil to unprecedented heights," the company said in a statement. Since taking over the reins in July 2020, Vaidya led IOC through a period of extraordinary growth. Under his leadership, the company's net profit surged from Rs 1,313 crore in FY20 to an all-time high of Rs 39,619 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations also saw a significant growth, rising by 53 per cent from Rs 5,66,354 crore to Rs 8,66,345 crore during the same period. Additionally, IOC's market capitalisation tripled, reaching its highest levels ever in February 2024. His tenure was marked by his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. He championed the development of specialised fuels such as 'STORM' & 'STORM-X', the ultimate racing fuels; India's first 100-octane fuel,

SM Vaidya steps down as Indian Oil Corp's chairman as tenure ends
Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

Govt receives Rs 5,091 cr from Indian oil corp as dividend tranche

The government has received about Rs 5,091 crore from Indian Oil Corp as dividend, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) said on Thursday. The "Government has received about Rs 5,091 crore from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) as dividend tranche," DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a post on X. During the current financial year 2024-25, so far Rs 10,604.74 crore has been obtained through dividend from the CPSEs. This include 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 dividend from public sector enterprises, up from Rs 50,000 crore in 2023-24 fiscal. Separately, country's largest insurer Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has paid a dividend of Rs 3,662.17 crore for FY2023-24. "Smt @nsitharaman receives a dividend chequ

Govt receives Rs 5,091 cr from Indian oil corp as dividend tranche
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 9:40 PM IST

Satish Vadugiri named interim chairmen for IOC, Rajneesh Narang for HPCL

The government on Wednesday named interim chairmen for top oil firms, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), as appointment of full-time heads is work in progress. Satish Kumar Vaduguri, Director (Marketing), IOC has been appointed interim chairman of the company for three months starting September 1, an oil ministry order said. He replaces Shrikant Madhav Vaidya who completes his extended term at month-end. In a separate order, the ministry appointed Rajneesh Narang, Director (Finance), HPCL as the chairman and managing director of the company for three-month period starting September 1. He would replace Pushp Kumar Joshi who superannuates on completion of 60 years of age on August 31. With government headhunter PESB not finding anyone suitable, three-member search-cum-selection committees are looking for heads at both IOC and HPCL. On August 11, the panel interviewed nearly a dozen candidates and is learnt to have zeroed in on Sandeep Gupta

Satish Vadugiri named interim chairmen for IOC, Rajneesh Narang for HPCL
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 9:38 PM IST