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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) experienced a notable increase of 3.34% on March 6, 2025, outperforming the sector by 1.8%. The stock has shown consistent gains over the past four days, accumulating a total return of 14.69% during this period. It opened with a gain of 2.04% and reached an intraday high of Rs 342.3, reflecting a rise of 4.86%. In terms of moving averages, HPCL's stock is currently above its 5-day and 20-day moving averages but remains below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. The company offers a high dividend yield of 5.05% at the current price. In the broader market, the Sensex initially opened 578.07 points higher but later reversed sharply, trading at 73,688.91, down 0.06%. The index is currently 4.69% away from its 52-week low and is trading below its 50-day moving average. Small-cap stocks are leading the market, with the BSE Small Cap index gaining 1.11% today.