OIL - Oil India
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Oil India Limited has successfully commissioned the capacity augmentation of its 654-km Numaligarh-Siliguri Product Pipeline (NSPL). The pipeline capacity has been scaled from 1.72 MMTPA to 5.5 MMTPA to support the expansion of the Numaligarh Refinery to 9.0 MMTPA. The project was completed as a brownfield development for approximately ₹750 crore, representing a saving of ₹110 crore against the approved budget of ₹860 crore. This infrastructure upgrade is a key component of the Government's Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for North-East India.
- Pipeline capacity increased significantly from 1.72 MMTPA to 5.5 MMTPA
- Project completed at ₹750 crore, achieving ₹110 crore in savings against the ₹860 crore budget
- Supports the tripling of Numaligarh Refinery capacity from 3.0 MMTPA to 9.0 MMTPA
- Infrastructure upgrade involved converting pigging stations into Intermediate Pumping Stations across 654 km
Oil India Limited has appointed Shri Bhupinder Kumar, an IAS officer of the 2011 batch, as a Government Nominee Director effective March 10, 2026. Shri Kumar currently serves as a Director in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) and brings 15 years of administrative experience to the board. His appointment is for a period of three years or until further orders on a co-terminus basis. This move ensures continued representation from the administrative ministry on the company's board.
- Shri Bhupinder Kumar (IAS 2011) appointed as Government Nominee Director effective March 10, 2026
- The appointment is for a tenure of 3 years or until further orders on a co-terminus basis
- Shri Kumar holds a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication and an M.A. in Public Policy
- He has 15 years of experience, including previous roles as Secretary in the Government of Jammu & Kashmir
Oil India Limited has announced a change in its Board of Directors following a directive from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). Shri Bhupinder Kumar, Director at MoP&NG, has been nominated as the Government Nominee Director, replacing Shri Rohit Mathur. Shri Rohit Mathur ceased his directorship effective March 9, 2026. This transition is a routine administrative update typical for Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises.
- Shri Bhupinder Kumar nominated as Government Nominee Director by MoP&NG letter dated March 9, 2026
- Shri Rohit Mathur (DIN-08216731) ceased to be a Director with immediate effect on March 9, 2026
- The appointment follows Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Induction of the new director will be processed in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has levied a fine of Rs 5,42,800 on Oil India Limited for the quarter ended December 2025. The penalty was imposed due to the company's failure to appoint the requisite number of Independent Directors as mandated by Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations. Oil India has clarified that as a PSU, director appointments are controlled by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, and they have requested the Ministry to address the vacancy. The company maintains that this fine has no material impact on its financial or operational performance.
- NSE levied a fine of Rs 5,42,800 for the quarter ended December 2025.
- Non-compliance relates to Regulation 17(1) regarding the number of Independent Directors on the Board.
- Oil India stated that board appointments are the responsibility of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- Management confirms there is no material impact on financials, operations, or other activities.
BSE Limited has levied a fine of Rs 5,42,800 on Oil India Limited for the quarter ended December 2025. The penalty was imposed due to the non-appointment of the requisite number of Independent Directors, violating Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The company has clarified that as a Maharatna CPSE, board appointments are managed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, placing the compliance issue beyond its direct control. Oil India maintains that this fine will not have any material impact on its financial or operational performance.
- BSE imposed a fine of Rs 5,42,800 for the quarter ended December 2025.
- The violation relates to Regulation 17(1) regarding the insufficient number of Independent Directors.
- Oil India stated that board appointments are the responsibility of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- The company confirmed there is no material impact on its financials or operations due to this penalty.
Oil India Limited has informed the exchanges regarding the upcoming retirement of a key senior management official. Shri Ranjan Goswami, serving as the Executive Director (Business Development), will be superannuating from the company's services. His retirement is effective from February 28, 2026. This position is significant as it sits one level below the Board of Directors and oversees the company's growth and business development initiatives.
- Shri Ranjan Goswami, Executive Director (Business Development), to retire on February 28, 2026.
- The role is classified as Senior Management, positioned one level below the Board of Directors.
- The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- The announcement is a routine administrative update regarding personnel changes.
Oil India Limited has officially released the audio recording of its conference call held on February 11, 2026, regarding the Q3 FY 2025-26 financial results. The call featured key management personnel, including the Chairman and Managing Director and the Director of Finance, providing insights into the company's quarterly performance. The recording is accessible via the company's website for public review. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) was disclosed during the interaction.
- Audio recording of the Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings call is now available via a public weblink.
- The conference call was conducted on February 11, 2026, following the quarterly results announcement.
- Management attendees included CMD Dr. Ranjit Rath and Director (Finance) Abhijit Majumder.
- The company explicitly stated that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) was shared during the call.
- The recording includes updates on Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) as its MD was also present.
Oil India Limited has declared a second interim dividend of Rs 7 per share (70% of paid-up capital) for FY 2025-26, with a record date of February 18, 2026. Alongside the dividend, the company announced the divestment of its 50% interest in the non-performing Licence-61 asset in Russia, which has been under bankruptcy administration since 2022. The company has already fully provided for this investment exposure, meaning no further financial hit is expected from this exit. Oil India continues to hold and receive dividends from its other two productive Russian assets, Vankorneft and Taas Yuryakh.
- Second interim dividend of Rs 7 per share (70% of paid-up capital) declared for FY 2025-26.
- Record date for dividend eligibility set for February 18, 2026, with payment by March 11, 2026.
- Divestment of 50% stake in Licence-61, Russia, as part of international portfolio rationalization.
- The Russian asset being divested has been non-performing with production suspended since August 2022.
- Full financial provision for the divested asset has already been made in previous periods.
Oil India announced a second interim dividend of ₹7 per share for FY 2025-26, with a record date of February 18, 2026. The company's Q3 FY26 standalone profit after tax fell significantly to ₹808.31 crore from ₹1,221.80 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations also saw a decline to ₹4,916.10 crore compared to ₹5,239.66 crore year-on-year. Additionally, the board approved the divestment of its 50% stake in the non-performing License-61 asset in Russia to optimize capital deployment.
- Declared second interim dividend of ₹7 per share (70% of paid-up capital) for FY 2025-26
- Standalone Q3 PAT decreased by 33.8% YoY to ₹808.31 crore from ₹1,221.80 crore
- Revenue from operations for the quarter ended Dec 2025 stood at ₹4,916.10 crore
- Board approved divestment of 50% interest in License-61, Russia, which has been non-performing since 2022
- Total provision for disputed Service Tax/GST on royalty reached ₹4,509.98 crore as of Dec 31, 2025
Oil India Limited reported a steady consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,436 crore for Q3FY26, compared to ₹1,457 crore in the previous year. While standalone PAT dropped to ₹808 crore due to a 15% decline in crude price realizations, the company's subsidiary, Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), saw a massive 125% growth in PAT to ₹867 crore. Operationally, the company achieved its highest daily crude production in a decade. Additionally, the board declared a second interim dividend of ₹7.00 per share.
- Consolidated PAT stood at ₹1,436 crore for Q3FY26 vs ₹1,457 crore in Q3FY25.
- Standalone PAT declined to ₹808 crore as crude realization fell from $73.82/bbl to $62.84/bbl.
- Subsidiary NRL reported 125% PAT growth to ₹867 crore with a GRM of $16.27/bbl.
- Declared 2nd interim dividend of ₹7.00 per share, taking total interim dividend to ₹10.50.
- Achieved highest daily crude production in a decade at 9,861 MT on December 31, 2025.
Oil India reported a standalone net profit of ₹808.31 crore for Q3 FY26, representing a 33.8% decline compared to ₹1,221.80 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations also decreased to ₹4,916.10 crore from ₹5,239.66 crore YoY. Despite the earnings dip, the company declared a second interim dividend of ₹7 per share. Strategically, the board approved the divestment of its 50% stake in the non-performing Russian asset Licence-61, which is currently under bankruptcy administration.
- Standalone Net Profit declined 33.8% YoY to ₹808.31 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Revenue from operations fell to ₹4,916.10 crore, down from ₹5,239.66 crore in the year-ago period.
- Declared a second interim dividend of ₹7 per share (70%) with a record date of February 18, 2026.
- Divesting 50% interest in Russian asset Licence-61 (LLC Stimul-T) due to non-performance and bankruptcy.
- Total provision for disputed Service Tax/GST on royalty stands at ₹4,509.98 crore as of December 31, 2025.
Oil India Limited has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of FY 2025-26. The call is organized by Antique Stock Broking Limited and will feature senior management, including the Chairman & Managing Director and Director of Finance. This meeting is a standard procedure following the release of quarterly financial performance, allowing analysts and institutional investors to engage with the leadership. Dial-in details for domestic and international participants have been provided in the official disclosure.
- Conference call scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST to discuss Q3 FY26 results.
- Senior management presence includes CMD Dr. Ranjit Rath and Director (Finance) Mr. Abhijit Majumder.
- The session is organized by Antique Stock Broking Limited for the investor group.
- Dial-in access provided for India (+91 22 6280 1342) and multiple international locations including USA, UK, and Singapore.
- Management from Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) will also be present for the discussion.
Oil India Limited has issued a clarification regarding a news report concerning its seismic studies and bidding strategy for the OALP-X round. The company stated that the remarks made by its Chairman and Managing Director at India Energy Week 2026 were general in nature for an Exploration & Production entity. Management clarified that recent stock price variations are likely attributable to global crude oil price dynamics rather than the specific news article. No new material or non-public information was disclosed in the response to the exchange.
- Clarification provided for news item regarding seismic studies for OALP-X bidding strategy
- Company confirms CMD's statements at India Energy Week 2026 were general industry commentary
- Attributed recent stock price volatility to fluctuations in global crude oil prices
- Filed under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 on February 2, 2026
Oil India Limited has scheduled a Board Meeting on February 10, 2026, to approve the financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. In compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations, the trading window for designated persons has been closed since January 1, 2026. The window will remain closed until February 12, 2026, which is 48 hours after the results are declared. This is a routine regulatory filing ahead of the company's quarterly earnings release.
- Board meeting scheduled for February 10, 2026, to approve Q3 and nine-month financial results.
- Trading window for insiders remains closed from January 1, 2026, to February 12, 2026.
- The closure period extends 48 hours beyond the public announcement of the financial results.
- The notification follows SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Oil India Limited (OIL) has responded to a clarification request from the National Stock Exchange regarding a recent surge in trading volume. The company stated that there is no undisclosed material information or announcements that could have impacted the stock's price or volume. Management attributed the market activity to external factors, specifically the rise in Brent crude oil prices from approximately $60 on January 7, 2026, to $68 on January 28, 2026. This represents a significant 13% increase in global oil benchmarks over a three-week period, which directly impacts the valuation of upstream oil producers.
- Company confirms no undisclosed material information exists under SEBI Regulation 30
- Brent crude oil prices rose from ~$60 (Jan 7, 2026) to ~$68 (Jan 28, 2026)
- Global crude oil prices increased by more than 13% within a 3-week window
- Response filed on January 29, 2026, following an exchange query dated January 28, 2026
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for FY25 stood at INR 31,975 Cr, a marginal 0.2% growth from INR 31,904 Cr in FY24. Standalone revenue for Q2 FY26 was INR 5,456 Cr, growing 9% quarter-on-quarter, though Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue of INR 7,929 Cr was down 2.3% YoY from INR 8,120 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
Primary revenue is domestic, centered in Northeast India (Assam-Arakan Basin). International operations span 7 countries including Gabon and Bangladesh, though these currently contribute less to the top line and are subject to exploration write-offs.
Profitability Margins
Consolidated PAT for FY25 was INR 7,040 Cr (22% net margin), up from INR 6,980 Cr in FY24. Standalone PAT for Q2 FY26 was INR 1,044 Cr, reflecting 28.8% growth quarter-on-quarter.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated PBILDT margin was 41.86% in FY25 (INR 13,615 Cr) compared to 43.50% in FY24. Q1 FY26 margin moderated to 29.65% due to lower crude realizations and reduced Gross Refining Margins (GRM) of USD 5.02/bbl.
Capital Expenditure
Planned capex of INR 41,132 Cr for NRL refinery expansion and a new polypropylene plant. Routine E&P capex was INR 7,201 Cr in FY25, up 22% from INR 5,900 Cr in FY24.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Maintains a CARE AAA; Stable rating. Overall gearing increased to 0.57x in March 2025 from 0.46x in March 2024 due to debt-funded expansion at NRL. Total debt/PBILDT stood at 2.24x in FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Crude oil (for refining segment) and exploration consumables (bits, chemicals, casing pipes) for E&P activities.
Import Sources
Domestic sourcing from Assam and Rajasthan; international sourcing from Gabon and other overseas participating interests.
Key Suppliers
Self-sourced through E&P operations and GoI-allocated blocks; equipment supplied by global oilfield service providers.
Capacity Expansion
NRL refinery expanding from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA by September 2026. Domestic exploration acreage increased 58% to 92,888 sq km in FY25.
Raw Material Costs
E&P production cost is efficient at approximately USD 32-34 per barrel of oil equivalent, representing roughly 40-50% of realization values.
Manufacturing Efficiency
NRL refinery operates with a high distillate yield and a Nelson Complexity Index of 9.20, making it one of India's most efficient units.
Logistics & Distribution
Operates a 1,157 km trunk pipeline for crude oil transportation from fields to refineries.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
7%
Growth Strategy
Targeting 4 MMTPA crude oil and 5 BCMPA natural gas production by FY28. Strategy involves cumulative drilling of 237 wells (FY21-FY25) and a debt-funded INR 41,132 Cr expansion of NRL to triple refining capacity.
Products & Services
Crude oil, Natural Gas, LPG, Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD), and Polypropylene.
Brand Portfolio
Oil India Limited (OIL), Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL).
New Products/Services
Launching a 360 KTPA Polypropylene plant integrated with the NRL expansion to diversify into petrochemicals.
Market Expansion
Expanding domestic exploration to 62 operating blocks and international presence in 7 countries including participating interests in oil/gas blocks.
Market Share & Ranking
Second-largest national oil company in India; contributes 11-13% of India's crude oil and 9% of natural gas production.
Strategic Alliances
Holds a 69.63% stake in NRL and a 5.16% equity stake in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
External Factors
Industry Trends
Industry is shifting toward integrated energy players; OIL is positioning itself by expanding refining capacity by 200% and targeting net-zero operational emissions by 2040.
Competitive Landscape
Operates as a dominant player in Northeast India with ONGC as the primary national competitor in the E&P segment.
Competitive Moat
Moat is sustained by majority GoI ownership (56.66%), strategic importance to India's energy security, and a 50% excise duty exemption for its Northeast refining operations.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global crude prices; realizations expected to be range-bound at USD 62-65/bbl over the medium term.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing domestic demand for natural gas is driving the company to ramp up production toward its 5 BCMPA target.
Geopolitical Risks
Operations in 7 countries expose the company to resource nationalization risks and political unrest in overseas blocks.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations governed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas; subject to APM pricing for gas and GoI control over block allocations.
Environmental Compliance
Committed to Net-Zero carbon by 2040; implementing 'Project KAVACH' for safety and environmental awareness.
Taxation Policy Impact
Benefits from 50% excise duty exemption in the North-East; subject to windfall tax (Cess) on crude oil production during high-price cycles.
Legal Contingencies
Reported non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 17(1) regarding the required number of Independent Directors on the Board, currently under Ministry review.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Exploration write-offs for dry wells (Andaman, Gabon, Bangladesh) can impact quarterly PAT by over 20% as seen in Q2 FY26 EBITDA margin drops.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in Northeast India; regional external factors can cause 2-3% dips in quarterly production volumes.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependent on GoI for strategic policy decisions and the appointment of Independent Directors.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigating technology risks by adopting advanced seismic surveys and reservoir management practices to counter natural decline in aging wells.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Strong counterparty profile with OMCs; maintains superior liquidity with cash and mutual fund investments of INR 7,358 Cr.