(MRPL) shares gained over 5.9% today closing near ₹182.40

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) shares gained over 5.9% today, closing near ₹182.40, as energy stocks rallied on crude prices approaching $100 per barrel. 📊 Market Snapshot (9 Sept 2026) Metric Value Share Price (BSE) ₹182.40 (+5.9%) Share Price (NSE) ₹181.85 (+5.7%) 52‑Week Range ₹112 – ₹184 Market Cap ₹32,000 crore Volume (BSE) 3.2 lakh shares (vs. 2.1 lakh avg.) 🔑 Key Drivers Crude near $100/barrel: Refining spreads widened, boosting margins for MRPL and peers like CPCL. Strong Q1 FY27 results: Revenue: ₹31,200 crore (+22% YoY) Net Profit: ₹1,028 crore (+41% YoY) GRM: $9.12/barrel (vs. $6.85 last year) Petrochemical expansion: MRPL’s polypropylene unit achieved record utilization at 98%. Retail push: Added 120 new ‘HiQ’ fuel outlets across South India. 🏭 Operational Highlights Capacity utilization: 107% in Q1 FY27. Exports: Up 18% YoY to ₹9,400 crore. Debt‑equity ratio: 0.21 — comfortable leverage. Dividend: ₹6/share (approved in Aug 2026). ⚠️ Risks & Outlook Crude volatility: Sustained high prices may compress margins if product cracks narrow. Inventory losses: Possible if crude corrects sharply. Currency risk: Rupee weakness could inflate import costs.