Profit of a Government Oil Sector Company Increased by 28%.

Government PSU Company BPCL Reports 28% Rise in Profit; Total Profit Reaches ₹5,625 Crore.

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Published May 20, 2026, 7:45:29 AM | Updated May 20, 2026, 7:45:29 AM
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In the country, prices of petrol and diesel have been rising day by day. This week, the government increased fuel prices by up to ₹4.

Meanwhile, the performance of public sector companies has shown mixed trends. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited reported a strong 28% rise in profit, with a total net profit of ₹5,625 crore.

Last year, the company’s profit was ₹4,392 crore, while this year it increased to ₹5,625 crore, marking a 28% growth.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY2026 on Tuesday, reporting a 28% rise in profit along with a 6% increase in revenue.

On Tuesday, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited shares saw a rise of 2.17% in the stock market and closed at ₹286.90.

At present, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has a market capitalization of ₹61.97 thousand crore.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited reported a profit of ₹5,625 crore for the quarter ended March, compared to ₹4,392 crore in the same period last year, marking a 28% growth.

Earlier, the company faced operational pressure due to fluctuations in crude oil prices, which impacted its margins. However, the situation has now stabilized, and operations are back on track.

The company recorded a 6.3% increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of FY2026, earning a total revenue of ₹1.35 lakh crore.

Last year, the company’s revenue was ₹1.27 lakh crore, which increased to ₹1.35 lakh crore this year.

For the full financial year 2025, profit increased by 94%, rising from ₹13,337 crore to ₹25,843 crore. During the same period, revenue from operations also grew from ₹5 lakh crore to ₹5.23 lakh crore, reflecting a 4.4% increase.

In Q4 of FY2026, the company’s net profit margin stood at 4.17%, compared to 5.26% in Q3 FY2026 and 3.46% in Q4 FY2025. Meanwhile, the operating margin was 5.11% in Q4 FY2026, down from 6.77% in Q3 FY2026 and up from 4.09% in Q4 FY2025.

The company incurred an expense of ₹1.28 lakh crore in Q4 FY2026, which is equal to the expense in Q3 FY2026 and higher than the ₹1.22 lakh crore spent in Q4 FY2025.

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