Highlights
- The stock rose nearly 5% during the trading session.
- Short-term performance lagged benchmark despite intraday gains.
- Financial data reflects large-scale income and profit figures.
Shares of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE:HINDPETRO) were trading at ₹366.80 as of April 15, 2026, registering a gain of ₹17.40 or 4.98%. The stock opened at ₹362.30 and touched an intraday high of ₹368.00, while the low stood at ₹362.00, indicating a relatively narrow trading range.
The previous close was ₹349.40, and the VWAP stood at ₹364.89. The stock’s movement reflects moderate upward momentum during the session.
Returns Compared to Benchmark
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has shown mixed performance compared to the NIFTY MIDCAP 50 index. Over the past week, the stock gained 0.70%, underperforming the index return of 2.72%.
On a monthly basis, the stock declined 0.53%, while the benchmark gained 7.27%. Year-to-date performance shows a decline of 26.43%, compared to a fall of 3.98% in the index.
Over a one-year period, the stock declined 3.24%, while the index gained 13.58%. However, long-term performance shows divergence, with 3-year returns at 144.53% versus 91.90%, while 5-year returns stand at 132.01% compared to 153.74% for the index.
Financial Performance Snapshot
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, standalone total income stood at ₹1,25,16,947.00 lakh. Profit before tax was ₹5,41,268.00 lakh, while net profit came in at ₹4,07,249.00 lakh. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was ₹19.14.
On a consolidated basis, total income stood at ₹1,25,18,915.00 lakh. Profit before tax was ₹5,19,601.00 lakh, and net profit was ₹4,01,140.00 lakh, with an EPS of ₹18.85.
These figures are based on unaudited financial results released in January 2026.
Business Overview
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited operates in the oil and gas sector. The company is engaged in refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products. It also participates in hydrocarbon production and provides services related to exploration and production (E&P) blocks.
Its operations span across refining, distribution, and energy-related services within the hydrocarbons segment.
Trading and Volatility Indicators
The company has a total market capitalisation of ₹78,048.53 crore and a free float market cap of ₹35,216.09 crore. Traded volume during the session was 34.14 lakh shares, translating into a traded value of ₹124.56 crore.
Impact cost stands at 0.02, indicating liquidity. Daily volatility is recorded at 2.31%, while annualised volatility stands at 44.13%, reflecting moderate price fluctuations.
The deliverable quantity stands at 53.15% of traded volume, indicating higher delivery-based participation.
Key Risks
- Fluctuations in crude oil prices may impact margins.
- Government policies may influence pricing and profitability.
- Demand variability in fuel consumption may affect revenues.
- Currency movements may impact import costs.
Summary
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited shares recorded intraday gains, supported by steady trading activity. The stock has shown mixed performance compared to the NIFTY MIDCAP 50 across different timeframes, with declines in the short term and varied long-term returns. Financial data reflects large-scale operations with significant income and profit figures. Commodity prices and policy factors remain key influences.
FAQs
- Why did Hindustan Petroleum stock rise today?
The stock gained nearly 5% due to intraday buying activity and moderate upward momentum in the session. - How has HPCL performed compared to NIFTY MIDCAP 50?
It has underperformed in short-term periods but shows mixed results over longer timeframes. - What is Hindustan Petroleum’s core business?
The company focuses on refining crude oil, marketing petroleum products, and hydrocarbon exploration services.