Highlights
- Castrol India shares remain nearly 20% below their 52-week high level.
- The company reported standalone net profit of INR 24,218 lakh in the March 2026 quarter.
- Short-term stock returns have outpaced the Nifty Energy index performance.
Castrol India Limited (NSE:CASTROLIND), a manufacturer and marketer of automotive and industrial lubricants and related services, was trading at INR 186.70 on June 24, 2026. The stock gained 0.47% from its previous close of INR 185.83. Despite the day's increase, the share price remains approximately 19.6% below its 52-week high of INR 232.43 recorded on July 14, 2025. The stock's 52-week low stands at INR 170.10, which was recorded on March 24, 2026.
Trading Activity And Market Metrics
The company had a market capitalisation of INR 18,496.59 crore at the time of writing. During the trading session, the stock opened at INR 185.83 and moved within an intraday range of INR 185.56 to INR 188.70. Trading volumes reached 22.62 lakh shares, translating into a traded value of INR 42.42 crore. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) stood at INR 187.52, while deliverable quantity accounted for 49.04% of total traded volume. Castrol India is part of the lubricants industry and is included in the Nifty Smallcap 100 index.
Return Performance Across Time Frames
Castrol India's returns have varied across different investment horizons. Over the past week, the stock delivered a return of 1.38%, outperforming the Nifty Energy index, which declined 0.68% during the same period. Over one month, the stock gained 2.72%, while the benchmark index remained down 0.68%.
On a year-to-date basis, however, the stock has declined 1.97%, compared with a gain of 12.56% for the Nifty Energy index. Over the last one year, Castrol India has fallen 10.90%, while the sectoral benchmark advanced 11.86%. Looking at the longer term, the stock has generated returns of 55.41% over three years and 29.57% over five years.
March Quarter Earnings Snapshot
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Castrol India reported standalone total income of INR 1,56,858 lakh. Profit before tax stood at INR 32,311 lakh, while net profit came in at INR 24,218 lakh. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of INR 2.45 for the quarter. These financial results were disclosed on April 28, 2026, through the company's regulatory filing.
Valuation And Volatility Indicators
The stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.17, while its adjusted P/E ratio stands at 18.85. Daily volatility is reported at 1.51%, whereas annualised volatility is 28.85%. The applicable margin rate is 12.94%, and the stock trades with a tick size of INR 0.01.
Bull Case
Castrol India continues to maintain a presence in both automotive and industrial lubricants markets. The company remained profitable during the latest reported quarter and is part of the Nifty Smallcap 100 index. The stock's recent one-week and one-month returns have also exceeded those of the Nifty Energy index.
Bear Case
The stock continues to trade well below its 52-week high and has underperformed the Nifty Energy index on both year-to-date and one-year bases. Demand for lubricants can be influenced by automotive activity, industrial production trends and fluctuations in input costs.
Key Risks
- Volatility in base oil and raw material prices.
- Slower automotive demand impacting lubricant consumption.
- Competitive pressure from domestic and global lubricant manufacturers.
- Industrial slowdown affecting commercial lubricant demand.
Today's Share Price Performance
On June 24, 2026, Castrol India shares traded at INR 186.70, up 0.47% from the previous close of INR 185.83. The stock touched an intraday high of INR 188.70 and a low of INR 185.56. A total of 22.62 lakh shares were traded during the session, with traded value reaching INR 42.42 crore. The stock remained close to its VWAP of INR 187.52 while continuing to trade below its 52-week high level.
Summary
Castrol India shares were trading at INR 186.70 on June 24, 2026, remaining nearly 20% below their 52-week high of INR 232.43. The company reported standalone net profit of INR 24,218 lakh in the March 2026 quarter. While the stock has delivered positive short-term returns, its year-to-date and one-year performance continues to lag the Nifty Energy index.
FAQs
Q: How far is Castrol India from its 52-week high?
A: Castrol India is trading approximately 19.6% below its 52-week high of INR 232.43.
Q: What was Castrol India's net profit in the March 2026 quarter?
A: The company reported standalone net profit of INR 24,218 lakh and EPS of INR 2.45.
Q: What business does Castrol India operate in?
A: Castrol India manufactures and markets automotive and industrial lubricants along with related services.