Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has been conferred with Maharatna Status by Government of India. Accordingly, the company is empowered to exercise the powers of a Maharatna Company as governed by relevant guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises.
BPCL is into exploration, production and retailing of petroleum and petrol related products. The retail business unit of BPCL is into marketing of petrol, diesel and kerosene.