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India's diesel export boom set to ease global fuel shortages in 2027

New refining capacity will boost diesel supplies from India, helping ease global shortages as geopolitical conflicts disrupt fuel flows

India's diesel export boom set to ease global fuel shortages in 2027
Updated On : 27 Oct 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

Avg India oil prices hit 15-year high: Threaten OMC margins, strain Centre

The oil price surge is putting pressure on fuel retailers and government finances, raising concerns over inflation and a widening fiscal deficit

Avg India oil prices hit 15-year high: Threaten OMC margins, strain Centre
Updated On : 25 Oct 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Stocks to watch: eMudhra, Infosys, Swiggy, HPCL, Havells, Sun Pharma, JSL

Stocks to watch today: eMudhra, Infosys, Swiggy, HPCL, Havells, Sun Pharma, Jindal Stainless, Rallis India, Infosys, JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, among others, will be in focus today.

Stocks to watch: eMudhra, Infosys, Swiggy, HPCL, Havells, Sun Pharma, JSL
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

HPCL Q2 profit falls 9% to ₹3,483 cr on higher costs, tax expenses

HPCL's Q2 net profit fell 9% to ₹3,483 crore as higher crude oil prices and tax expenses squeezed margins, despite a 26.2% rise in product sales to ₹1.39 trillion.

HPCL Q2 profit falls 9% to ₹3,483 cr on higher costs, tax expenses
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

Oil on a boil: OMCs, IndiGo & other crude-sensitive stocks sink up to 5%

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday due to rising attacks on vessels in the West Asia and hurricane-related production shutdowns in the US, reviving fears of severe supply disruptions.

Oil on a boil: OMCs, IndiGo & other crude-sensitive stocks sink up to 5%
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

High crude leaves OMCs losing ₹530 crore a day on fuel sales: Icra

Underrecoveries reach Rs 8/litre on petrol and Rs 9/litre on diesel in September

High crude leaves OMCs losing ₹530 crore a day on fuel sales: Icra
Updated On : 23 Sep 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Stocks to watch: Vi, OMCs, SBI, Texmaco Rail, PNB, HDFC Bank, YES Bank

Stocks to watch: Crude-linked shares, Vodafone Idea, SBI, Texmaco Rail, PNB, HDFC Bank, YES Bank, JSW Infra, Shankesh Jewellers, Gabriel India, among others, will be in focus today.

Stocks to watch: Vi, OMCs, SBI, Texmaco Rail, PNB, HDFC Bank, YES Bank
Updated On : 11 Sep 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Crude oil at $100, but why are OMCs not on a slippery slope? Decoded

Oil at $100: OMC stocks have already been punished significantly, and therefore investors are not reacting in panic after such a major fall, believe analysts.

Crude oil at $100, but why are OMCs not on a slippery slope? Decoded
Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

OMCs may be losing ₹5/litre on petrol, ₹23 on diesel as Brent crosses $100

OMCs are losing ₹5 a litre on petrol and ₹23 on diesel as Brent crude crosses $100 a barrel, while escalating US-Iran tensions add to India's energy supply risks

OMCs may be losing ₹5/litre on petrol, ₹23 on diesel as Brent crosses $100
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Brent Crude hits $100/bbl after 3 months; Nifty Oil & Gas stocks then & now

Brent Crude oil last traded above the $100 mark on May 25, 2026, before Wednesday; since then select stocks from the Nifty Oil & Gas index soared up to 82%, while two declined over 10%, shows data.

Brent Crude hits $100/bbl after 3 months; Nifty Oil & Gas stocks then & now
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Stocks to watch: Meesho, SAIL, ICICI Bank, L&T Fin, Blue Star, OMCs & more

Meesho's shares will remain in focus after a likely block deal to sell 1.5 per cent of Meesho's paid-up equity by SoftBank Vision Fund entity SVF II Meerkat is expected today.

Stocks to watch: Meesho, SAIL, ICICI Bank, L&T Fin, Blue Star, OMCs & more
Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 7:57 AM IST

Stocks to watch: Coal India, RIL, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, Wipro, OMCs & more

OMC stocks representing the state-run Oil Marketing Companies, including BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL, will also remain in focus on Wednesday after Brent crude prices spiked to $96/barrel

Stocks to watch: Coal India, RIL, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, Wipro, OMCs & more
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

Nomura remains bullish on OMCs despite high crude prices; prefers IOC, BPCL

Nomura maintains its bearish medium-to-long-term outlook on crude oil, citing the potential for the largest-ever global oil surplus in 2027E based on IEA forecasts.

Nomura remains bullish on OMCs despite high crude prices; prefers IOC, BPCL
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

$115/bbl: CareEdge pegs oil level seen turning OMCs' operating profit red

The ratings agency estimates that an integrated OMC's operating profit would turn negative at around $115 a barrel, assuming no further increase in petrol and diesel retail prices.

$115/bbl: CareEdge pegs oil level seen turning OMCs' operating profit red
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Oil-and-gas PSUs see first Q1 capex decline in at least five years

Combined capital expenditure by 12 oil and gas PSUs fell 3.8 per cent to Rs 27,161 crore in Q1FY27, led by sharp declines at ONGC and Indian Oil, though experts see the dip as temporary

Oil-and-gas PSUs see first Q1 capex decline in at least five years
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

HPCL buys 2 million bbl West African oil for September via tender

The state-run refiner has purchased Nigerian Forcados and Bonga crude for its Vizag refinery, according to trade sources

HPCL buys 2 million bbl West African oil for September via tender
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

OMCs drag India Inc earnings. What would Q1 have looked like without them?

Elevated crude prices against the backdrop of the West Asia crisis remained the key factor that roiled the OMCs' Q1 earnings performance.

OMCs drag India Inc earnings. What would Q1 have looked like without them?
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

100-octane premium petrol sales double amid E20 vehicle damage concerns

Demand for 100-octane petrol has surged, particularly in Delhi, as social media claims over E20-related vehicle damage prompt more motorists to switch fuels

100-octane premium petrol sales double amid E20 vehicle damage concerns
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 8:23 PM IST

HPCL drops 5% on first loss in 14 quarters on crude spike: Buy, sell, hold?

The state-owned refiner's Q1FY27 results came under pressure due to a net loss of ₹12,264 crore in Q1FY27, compared to a profit of ₹4,110 crore in Q1FY26.

HPCL drops 5% on first loss in 14 quarters on crude spike: Buy, sell, hold?
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

BPCL, HPCL post Q1 losses amid crude oil spike, weak fuel margins

State-run oil refiners reported quarterly losses as higher crude oil prices, weak fuel marketing margins and LPG under-recoveries weighed on earnings

BPCL, HPCL post Q1 losses amid crude oil spike, weak fuel margins
Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 9:04 PM IST