NSE: HINDPETRO · 23 October 2026
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HINDPETRO) shares declined 1.41% today, settling at ₹336.00 after opening at ₹342.80. The stock traded within a daily range of ₹328.85 and ₹343.45.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reported revenue from operations of ₹1,39,140 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to ₹1,10,323 crore in the corresponding period last year. Gross Refining Margin before Export Cess reached US$ 32.15 per barrel, up from US$ 8.80 per barrel in Q2 FY26, while standalone net profit stood at ₹3,483 crore.
- Trading volume was 1.16 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Hindustan Petroleum Corp share price falling on 23 October 2026?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HINDPETRO) shares declined 1.41% today, settling at ₹336.00 after opening at ₹342.80. The stock traded within a daily range of ₹328.85 and ₹343.45.
The broader market and energy sector experienced downward pressure during the trading session, with the Nifty falling 0.90% and the Nifty Energy sector benchmark declining 1.66%. HPCL's performance reflected broader weakness across oil marketing peers, extending a softer near-term trend that includes a 3.59% drop over the past 5 trading days.
While the company recently released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and announced the successful refinancing of ₹51,970 crore of debt for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited at a lower cost, today's negative price action appears to align with broader sector headwinds and ongoing macro concerns rather than any immediate negative catalyst.
54.21 lakh shares traded by 23 October 2026 · 03:00 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 46.67 lakh shares (1.16 times). The five-day average daily volume was 48.92 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 12.35 lakh shares delivered, representing 44.91% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 31,955 trades.
The stock's decline aligns with broader selling pressure across energy benchmarks and oil marketing peers, outweighing recent positive fundamental disclosures regarding debt refinancing.
Latest Company Developments
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reported revenue from operations of ₹1,39,140 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to ₹1,10,323 crore in the corresponding period last year. Gross Refining Margin before Export Cess reached US$ 32.15 per barrel, up from US$ 8.80 per barrel in Q2 FY26, while standalone net profit stood at ₹3,483 crore.
It provides essential baseline valuation data reflecting refining strength and marketing performance amidst volatile global conditions.
The company announced that the debt arrangement of ₹51,970 crore for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) has been successfully refinanced and repriced with lenders at a lower cost. Additionally, CRISIL Ratings upgraded HRRL's long-term credit rating from AA to AA+ with a Stable outlook.
Lower borrowing costs and improved credit ratings directly enhance the financial viability and long-term earnings profile of the mega refinery project.
a press release dated October 22, 2026, titled "Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2026".
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
a press release dated October 22, 2026, titled "Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2026".
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 17.48% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 17.58% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.10 percentage points.
The filing reported 39 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
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What to Watch Next
- Execution progress and financial savings resulting from the ₹51,970 crore HRRL debt refinancing
- Crude oil price movements and subsequent impact on Gross Refining Margins
- Domestic retail sales volumes for petrol and diesel across HPCL's distribution network
- Performance of ongoing cost-optimization initiatives under Project Samridhi 2.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Hindustan Petroleum Corp company news?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reported revenue from operations of ₹1,39,140 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to ₹1,10,323 crore in the corresponding period last year. Gross Refining Margin before Export Cess reached US$ 32.15 per barrel, up from US$ 8.80 per barrel in Q2 FY26, while standalone net profit stood at ₹3,483 crore.
How strong was Hindustan Petroleum Corp’s trading volume?
54.21 lakh shares traded, 1.16 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 23 October 2026 · 03:00 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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