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BPCL, IOCL to HPCL: OMC stocks under pressure as crude oil prices extend gain on US-Iran tensions

Recent tensions between the US and Iran have influenced crude prices, impacting OMC stock performance. Despite expected near-term volatility, the medium-term earnings outlook remains stable as crude prices stay manageable.

2 min read12 Feb 2026
Markets

RIL, ONGC to OMCs: What to expect from the oil and gas sector in Q3FY26 results?

Nuvama Institutional Equities, in a note, said that it forecasts O&G's Q3FY26E aggregate EBITDA to jump 17% YoY, led by OMCs/RIL/CGDs, partially offset by ONGC and gas utilities.

2 min read9 Jan 2026
Markets

Indian oil shares swing as Venezuela crisis raises fears of crude supply shocks

Oil stocks have been volatile as the market seems to be pricing in a spike in crude prices owing to prolonged uncertainty and possible supply-chain disruption. However, the lifting of US sanctions on Venezuela and the formation of a pro-US government there could raise supplies significantly.

2 min read7 Jan 2026
Markets

OMC stocks look undervalued—but fundamentals tell a different story

Diesel margin volatility has spooked investors, but lower crude prices, falling LPG under-recoveries, and rising Russian oil discounts point to stronger underlying performance than market sentiment suggests.

2 min read11 Dec 2025
Markets

BPCL, HPCL, IOC stocks rally up to 3% as crude oil prices drop to one-month low

Shares of BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL rose up to 3% on Tuesday as Brent crude futures fell to $61 per barrel. The increase in share prices reflects improved market sentiment amid expectations of a potential peace agreement in Ukraine that may lift sanctions on Russian oil.

2 min read26 Nov 2025
Industry

Indian OMCs set for 50% jump in FY26 profitability as marketing margins soar

Strong marketing margins and stable fuel prices drive operating profits to $18-20 per barrel, supporting ₹90,000 crore capex and improving credit metrics for state-owned oil firms.

2 min read21 Nov 2025
Markets

IOC share price jumps 1.5% to 52-week high after 42 times jump in Q2 profit. Time to buy?

IOC share price: Shares of Maharatna public sector undertaking (PSU) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) extended gains to Tuesday's trading session following a robust performance for the quarter ended September 30.

3 min read28 Oct 2025
Markets

IOC Q2 Results Highlights: Profit jumps 4,128% to ₹7,610 crore; revenue at ₹2.02 lakh crore

IOC Q2 Results 2025 Highlights: Led by a low base, PSU oil company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is expected to post a multi-fold growth in profit after tax for the quarter ended September 2025.

4 min read27 Oct 2025
Markets

Oil PSU HPCL sets board meeting date to declare Q2 results 2025, interim dividend

Indian public sector undertaking (PSU), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), in an exchange filing today, October 24, announced that its board will meet next week with respect to the financial results for the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal.

2 min read24 Oct 2025
Markets

HPCL, BPCL to IOC: Why are oil stocks under pressure?

Oil stocks fell crude oil prices surged, with the Brent oil prices gaining more than 3%. HPCL share price dropped as much as 4.06%, while BPCL shares fell 2.66% and Indian Oil stock price declined 2.58% on the BSE. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL) shares also tumbled 4.02%.

2 min read23 Oct 2025