IOC, BPCL, HPCL Report Rs 30,106 Crore Profit in Q2, Nearly 39% of Annual Earnings
India's three state-run fuel retailers—IOC, BPCL, and HPCL—reported a combined net profit of Rs 30,106 crore in the July-September quarter, nearly 39% of their projected FY26 earnings. This marks a 68.3% increase from the same period last year and a turnaround from losses of Rs 18,150 crore in the previous quarter. The profit rise was driven by improved refining margins and inventory gains, despite ongoing losses on fuel sales due to price freezes and mounting LPG subsidy under-recoveries, which are expected to increase in coming months.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 31 Oct, 04:01 pm. Other outlets followed.