News for 'BPCL'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'He was the best court craftsman that I have ever seen who could modulate his arguments in accordance with the judge and the mood.'

BPCL plans 800 new retail outlets

BPCL plans 800 new retail outlets

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd is looking at 600 to 800 strategic sites across the country for its retail outlets expansion, a top official of the company said on Wednesday.

BPCL, HPCL may become sick soon

BPCL, HPCL may become sick soon

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Bharat Petroleum Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp and IBP will turn financially sick by next year as losses arising from freeze on fuel prices are set to erode their net worth, according to oil ministry estimates.

Bluechips Drive Markets To $5 Trillion

Bluechips Drive Markets To $5 Trillion

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The top 100 companies have accounted for 63% of the gains (Rs 51 trillion out of Rs 81 trillion), while firms beyond the top 100 have contributed 37 per cent (Rs 30 trillion).

BPCL, HPCL, Reliance in Asiamoney poll

BPCL, HPCL, Reliance in Asiamoney poll

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

While BPCL has been ranked third in the poll, Reliance is at the fourth position adn HPCL 8th.

BPCL to invest Rs 7,500 cr over 5 years

BPCL to invest Rs 7,500 cr over 5 years

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited will invest Rs 7,500 crore in the next five years to modernise and expand its operations. \n\n

BPCL may switch to GDR issue

BPCL may switch to GDR issue

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

BPCL plans Rs 1200 cr investment

BPCL plans Rs 1200 cr investment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd, which is expanding its Mumbai refinery to 12 million tonnes, will invest another Rs 1200 crore (Rs 12 billion) to produce auto fuel compliant with Euro-IV emission norms.

BPCL to launch gas-based products

BPCL to launch gas-based products

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

In a bid to boost its revenue in the LPG segment, public sector Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd will soon launch more value-added products such as domestic water heaters and mini generators powered by gas.

BPCL, HPCL may share Bina equity

BPCL, HPCL may share Bina equity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp has offered to take Hindustan Petroleum Corp as equal partner in the Rs 6,354 crore (Rs 63.54 billion) Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh.

BPCL to foray into oil exploration

BPCL to foray into oil exploration

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

Oil marketing company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, on Monday announced a mega foray into oil exploration and production business and has earmarked a budget of Rs 1,000-1,500 crore (Rs 10-15 billion).

Decision on BPCL advisor in June

Decision on BPCL advisor in June

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The government is likely to finalise by the third week of this month, the advisor for divestments of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd for which over half a dozen merchant bankers are in the race.\n\n\n\n

Govt calls bids for BPCL advisors

Govt calls bids for BPCL advisors

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

Kicking-off the process of divestment in Bharat Petroleum Corp, government has invited bids for appointment of a global advisor for sale of 35.2 per cent stake in the oil PSU through public offer.

Divestment of BPCL, Air India to be completed in FY22: FM

Divestment of BPCL, Air India to be completed in FY22: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government on Monday budgeted Rs 1.75 lakh crore from stake sale in public sector companies and financial institutions, including 2 PSU banks and one general insurance company, in the next fiscal year beginning April 1. The amount is lower than the record Rs 2.10 lakh crore which was budgeted to be raised from CPSE disinvestment in the current fiscal year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the government's CPSE stake sale programme, and the target has been lowered to Rs 32,000 crore in the Revised Estimates.

IOC net profit halves in Q4 on fuel price cut, petchem woes

IOC net profit halves in Q4 on fuel price cut, petchem woes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Tuesday reported halving of its March quarter net profit largely because of losses in the petrochemical business and shrinking margin after it announced a pre-election fuel price cut despite rising input costs. The net profit of Rs 4,837.69 crore in January-March compared to Rs 10,058.69 crore a year back and Rs 8,063.39 crore in the preceding October-December quarter, according to a stock exchange filing by the company.

Govt to sell 20% stake in BPCL via ADR

Govt to sell 20% stake in BPCL via ADR

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

The government is likely to sell 20 per cent of its equity in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd in the overseas market while another 15 per cent stake would be offloaded in the domestic markets.

BPCL offers surplus kerosene as India turns to LPG

BPCL offers surplus kerosene as India turns to LPG

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The state-owned refiner has offered 15,000 tonnes in a tender.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

BPCL, Indian Oil to revive premium petrol brands on excise cut

BPCL, Indian Oil to revive premium petrol brands on excise cut

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

For BCPL's branded petrol, Speed, the price differential with regular petrol is now between Rs 2.74 and Rs 3.75 per litre.

Expect to get oil bonds shortly: BPCL

Expect to get oil bonds shortly: BPCL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

S K Joshi, director (finance), BPCL, says that the Indian basket has fallen below $64 per barrel in September and he expects to receive oil bonds shortly.

BPCL's stake in KRL may be divested

BPCL's stake in KRL may be divested

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

BPCL led consortium finds more oil in Brazil

BPCL led consortium finds more oil in Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A consortium of Bharat PetroResources, Videocon Industries and the US-based Anadarko Petroleum Corp have discovered additional oil in their block in the Campos basin, off the Brazilian coast.

Sri Lankan thumbs up for BPCL deal

Sri Lankan thumbs up for BPCL deal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Sri Lanka has said it will go ahead with its deal with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd in oil retailing in the island nation despite opposition from the Marxist JVP, or People's Liberation Front, in the coalition government.

BPCL to import 1.4 million barrels of Iraqi crude

BPCL to import 1.4 million barrels of Iraqi crude

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd will import 1.4 million barrels (0.2 million tonnes) of Iraqi Basra Light crude oil during September-December.

BPCL plans 1,500 new petrol pumps

BPCL plans 1,500 new petrol pumps

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd on Wednesday said it will invest up to Rs 350-400 crore (Rs 3.5-4 billion) this fiscal to add about 1,500

Govt to complete HPCL, BPCL sale in 6-8 months

Govt to complete HPCL, BPCL sale in 6-8 months

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

The government will complete the sale of cash-rich oil refiners Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation in six to eight months, Divestment Minister Arun Shourie said on Wednesday.

BPCL to foray into bottled water, DTH biz

BPCL to foray into bottled water, DTH biz

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), the country's second largest oil marketing company, plans to diversify into bottled water and direct to home (DTH) services in an attempt to boost its profits.

Govt may dilute BPCL pie to 26%

Govt may dilute BPCL pie to 26%

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

The Union government may dilute its share in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd to 26 per cent, an issue which goes to the Cabinet Committee on Divestment, company's director (marketing) S Radhakrishnan said.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

India overtakes Hong Kong as world's fourth-largest stock market

India overtakes Hong Kong as world's fourth-largest stock market

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Benchmark indices--Sensex and Nifty--were 0.7-0.8 per cent higher from the Saturday closing. Among the widely-tracked Nifty 50 stocks, 39 advanced and the rest 11 declined at the opening bell. Among the individual stocks, Cipla, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Power Grid Corp, and Bharti Airtel were the top five gainers, while Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Britania, HDFC Bank, and BPCL the losers, NSE data showed. On Monday, Indian stock exchanges were closed for trading on the occasion of Pran Pratistha of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

ONGC signs crude supply agreement with BPCL

ONGC signs crude supply agreement with BPCL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Oil and Natural Gas Corp, said on Monday it had signed an agreement to supply crude oil to refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd for two years ending March 2004.\n\n\n\n

Capex by central public sector enterprises at 42% of FY24 target

Capex by central public sector enterprises at 42% of FY24 target

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Capital expenditure (capex) by 54 large central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and five departmental arms with an annual capex target of Rs 100 crore and above has reached around 42.5 per cent of their annual target of about Rs 7.33 trillion in this financial year so far, a senior official from the Ministry of Finance told Business Standard. "The Centre is pushing the big public undertakings in the infrastructure and refinery sector to achieve 90 per cent of their target by the end of the third quarter," he said. The capex by this group of CPSEs stands at around Rs 3.1 trillion in the April-August period so far.

BPCL, Air India in Gold Cup hockey final

BPCL, Air India in Gold Cup hockey final

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Bharat Petroleum made the grade from Pool Y of the semi-final league stage on goal difference.

IOC, HPCL, BPCL losing Rs 265 cr a day

IOC, HPCL, BPCL losing Rs 265 cr a day

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

State-owned Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum are collectively losing Rs 2.65 billion (Rs 265 crore) per day on selling fuel below cost and may end the fiscal with a Rs 874.4 billion (Rs 87,440 crore) revenue loss.

New capacities can fire up OIL stock even more

New capacities can fire up OIL stock even more

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The upstream oil and gas (O&G) sector has delivered a stellar performance in the stock market in the recent past. The O&G sector is dominated by PSUs and despite the imposition of a windfall tax, profitability has been impressive. Oil India Limited (OIL) is particularly favoured by investors.

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The medium-term scenario for oil marketing companies (OMCs) is high risk due to the surging crude and gas prices. Apart from OPEC-plus cutting production, the Hamas-Israel conflict has caused fears of supply disruption. The July-September quarter of 2023-24 (Q2FY24) saw positive surprises for OMCs. Strong gross refining margins (GRMs) more than offset weak marketing margins.

Govt wants Aramco to invest in HPCL, BPCL

Govt wants Aramco to invest in HPCL, BPCL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The government is keen on getting global oil majors like Saudi Aramco and National Iranian Oil Corp on board Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum through the market route even though privatisation of the state-run oil refining and marketing compa

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

BPCL ties up with HLL to sell groceries

BPCL ties up with HLL to sell groceries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd on Wednesday said it has tied up with Hindustan Lever Ltd and three other kitchenware brands for selling grocery items to its LPG customers through its distributor network.\n\n\n\n