HPCL fuels a profit explosion ⛽🔥

Oil major Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) delivered a 6x surge in standalone net profit to ₹3,830 crore in Q2FY26, up from ₹631 crore last year — powered by improved refining margins and stable crude prices. 💰 Total income: ₹1.10 lakh crore, up 1.9% YoY 📈 Consolidated profit: skyrocketed to ₹3,859 crore (vs ₹143 crore YoY) Even with modest revenue growth, HPCL’s profit engine roared — a reminder that in oil, efficiency often outperforms expansion.