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As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
As of September 18, 2026, daily technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, with the Super Trend indicator at 370.16 and the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 359.34, showing a downward slope. However, on a monthly basis, the Super Trend indicator is at 298.05, indicating a bullish trend. The weekly trend also shows a bearish direction with the Super Trend at 412.79.
Recent increases in crude oil prices, with Brent crude reaching around $107 per barrel in September 2026 due to supply concerns, are expected to negatively affect oil companies. Retail fuel marketing margins for petrol and diesel are projected to incur losses of ₹7.4 per litre and ₹10.3 per litre, respectively, in September 2026. While these losses are anticipated, they may not entirely offset the improvements seen in the first two months of the quarter.
As of September 18, 2026, key technical levels for Hindustan Petroleum's stock include immediate resistance at ₹361.04 (0.57% higher) and further resistance at ₹369.76 (3.0% higher). On the downside, support levels are identified around ₹356.02 (-0.83% lower) and ₹354.83 (-1.16% lower).
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced an investor group meeting scheduled for September 22, 2026, in Mumbai, hosted by Morgan Stanley. The company also had several announcements regarding 'Record Date Updates' and 'Confirmation of Redemption/Payment of Interest and Principal' on September 16 and 17, 2026.
As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
Recent drawdown or price variability is high enough to warrant closer monitoring.
Primary driver: Price remains materially below a previous peak
The session traded across a materially wider price range than usual.
Larger price swings can increase short-term uncertainty, especially if they continue.
The session traded across a materially wider price range than usual.
Larger price swings can increase short-term uncertainty, especially if they continue.
The session opened materially below the previous close, indicating a sharp repricing at the open.
The price gap may increase short-term downside uncertainty and warrants review of the underlying context.
Latest complete financial results for Q1 FY2027 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q1 FY2026-27(Latest) | Q4 FY2025-26 | Q3 FY2025-26 | Q2 FY2025-26 | Q1 FY2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | PEAK₹1,45,225.11 crore | ₹1,23,693.38 crore | ₹1,24,582.65 crore | ₹1,10,396.98 crore | ₹1,20,192.99 crore |
| Expenses | PEAK₹1,64,043.50 crore | ₹1,17,959.83 crore | ₹1,19,993.14 crore | ₹1,05,981.18 crore | ₹1,15,042.44 crore |
| Profit Before Tax | -₹18,199.49 crore | PEAK₹6,353.50 crore | ₹5,196.01 crore | ₹4,938.12 crore | ₹5,657.90 crore |
| Profit Loss For Period | -₹12,264.67 crore | PEAK₹6,065.26 crore | ₹4,011.40 crore | ₹3,859.30 crore | ₹4,110.93 crore |
| Tax Expense | -₹5,905.40 crore | PEAK₹1,578.35 crore | ₹1,305.58 crore | ₹1,271.61 crore | ₹1,435.69 crore |
| Finance Costs | ₹818.36 crore | PEAK₹1,020.44 crore | ₹734.03 crore | ₹824.17 crore | ₹817.11 crore |
Hindustan Petroleum reported a sharp rise in operating revenue for the first quarter of FY2026-27, but total costs increased at a significantly faster pace, turning a previously profitable position into a substantial quarterly loss. A negative tax charge partially reduced the bottom-line loss, while other comprehensive income added further pressure to the quarter’s financial results.
Operating revenue reached ₹1,45,225.11 crore, marking a 17.4% increase from the previous quarter’s ₹1,23,693.38 crore and a 20.8% rise compared to the same quarter last year at ₹1,20,192.99 crore. This represents the highest revenue level across the five consecutive quarters covered by the current reporting window. The figure follows a lower reading in Q2 FY2025-26 and a modest decline in Q4 FY2025-26, breaking a period of more contained quarterly fluctuations.
The company’s reported segment profit before tax mirrored the consolidated pre-tax result, recording a loss of ₹18,170.07 crore. This figure is nearly identical to the overall pre-tax loss of ₹18,199.49 crore, indicating that the consolidated result was driven almost entirely by the reported business segments. These segments had posted consistent profits in the four quarters leading up to this period, ranging from ₹5,130.91 crore to ₹7,643.61 crore.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) announced an institutional investor group meeting in Mumbai on 2026-09-22 at 10:00 AM, hosted by Morgan Stanley, with contact person Pranitha Shetty (email: Pranitha.Shetty@morganstanley.com, phone: 2261183022). The meeting is an in-person group event with no specific agenda disclosed beyond 'Meeting'.
Confirmation of Redemption/Payment of Interest and Principal |SUBJECT: Confirmation of Redemption/Payment of Interest and Principal
Record Date Updates |SUBJECT: Record Date Updates
Record Date Updates |SUBJECT: Record Date Updates
Record Date Updates |SUBJECT: Record Date Updates
Record Date Updates |SUBJECT: Record Date Updates
Record Date Updates |SUBJECT: Record Date Updates
Record Date Updates |SUBJECT: Record Date Updates
Recent market and company developments associated with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
The Indian stock market is expected to open quietly on September 18, following mixed global cues. The Sensex ended slightly down, while the Nifty 50 was modestly up. Analysts suggest monitoring key resistance and support levels as geopolitical concerns persist.
Oil breached $100 a barrel this month with Brent crude at around $107 as US-Iran clashes stoked supply fears. Retail fuel marketing margins are expected to turn into a loss of ₹7.4 per litre for petrol and ₹10.3 per litre for diesel in September. However, it is unlikely to erase improvement seen during the first two months of the quarter.
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Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
Strategic Vision: Indian energy company providing refining and petroleum product marketing.
• Extensive network of refineries and retail outlets across India.
• Integrated supply chain and distribution infrastructure.
• Diverse product offerings catering to various energy needs.
Total expenses climbed to ₹1,64,043.50 crore, a 39.1% sequential increase from ₹1,17,959.83 crore and a 42.6% year-over-year jump from ₹1,15,042.44 crore. The absolute expense increase of approximately ₹46,084 crore more than doubled the revenue growth of roughly ₹21,532 crore during the same period. This divergence created a widening gap between top-line inflows and cost outflows, pushing expenses to their highest level in the five-quarter sequence and moving well above the range observed in the preceding quarters.
The mismatch between revenue expansion and cost acceleration resulted in a pre-tax loss of ₹18,199.49 crore, a stark reversal from a pre-tax profit of ₹6,353.50 crore in the prior quarter and ₹5,657.90 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The shift represents an absolute movement of approximately ₹24,553 crore. After accounting for tax adjustments, the net loss for the period stood at ₹12,264.67 crore, translating to a basic earnings loss of ₹57.64 per share.
The tax charge for the quarter was recorded as a negative ₹5,905.40 crore, contrasting with the positive tax expenses reported in the previous four quarters, which ranged between ₹1,271.61 crore and ₹1,578.35 crore. This negative tax amount reduced the reported net loss relative to the pre-tax loss.
Other comprehensive income also registered a negative value of ₹582.61 crore, following a negative reading in the immediately preceding quarter and a positive reading in the quarter before that. Combined with the net loss, these items produced a total comprehensive loss of ₹12,847.28 crore for the period.
The quarter’s financial outcome was defined by expenses growing at nearly twice the rate of revenue, eroding profitability and producing a significant quarterly loss. While a negative tax charge narrowed the net loss, the underlying operational result remained deeply negative. The results mark a clear departure from the consecutive profitable quarters that preceded them, highlighting a substantial shift in the relationship between operating revenues and total costs during this period.
Category: Manufacturing
HPCL operates major refineries including the Mumbai Refinery, the Visakh Refinery, and the Mumbai Lube Refinery, alongside an HP Green R&D Centre.
Category: Retail
HPCL maintains a network of retail outlets distributing petrol and diesel to consumers.
Category: Supply Chain
The company supplies clean and safe liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic and commercial use.
Key Products & Services: HP Gas
Category: Manufacturing
HPCL manufactures and markets a variety of lubricants under the HP Lubricants brand.
Key Products & Services: HP Lubricants
Category: B2B Services
HPCL provides aviation fuel to support the airline industry.
Category: B2B Services
The company engages in direct sales of petroleum products to industrial customers and bulk consumers.
Category: Infrastructure
HPCL is involved in developing and managing projects and a network of pipelines for crude oil and petroleum product transportation.
Category: Supply Chain
This segment manages the logistics, supply chain, and distribution of products across the country.
Category: Trading
HPCL participates in the international trade of petroleum products and crude oil.
Category: Energy
The company is also active in the natural gas sector.
Category: Manufacturing
HPCL is involved in the petrochemicals business.
Category: R&D
The company undertakes research and development initiatives to innovate and improve its products and processes.
Core Thesis: HPCL provides a comprehensive range of energy solutions, from refining and distribution to specialized products and services, supporting both individual and industrial needs.
• Integrated Operations: The company manages a full value chain from refining and pipelines to distribution and retail sales. • Diverse Product Portfolio: HPCL offers a wide array of products including fuels, LPG, lubricants, and petrochemicals. • Infrastructure Development: Investment in projects and pipelines ensures efficient transportation and delivery of energy products. • Innovation and Sustainability: Research and development efforts focus on improving products and processes, alongside community support.