BPCL gains on getting nod for formation of joint venture with Coal India

19 Dec 2025 Evaluate

Bharat Petroleum Corporation is currently trading at Rs 365.00, up by 1.95 points or 0.54% from its previous closing of Rs 363.05 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs 364.55 and has touched a high and low of Rs 367.35 and Rs 364.00 respectively. So far 35903 shares were traded on the counter.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs 10 has touched a 52-week high of Rs 381.60 on 17-Nov-2025 and a 52-week low of Rs 234.15 on 03-Mar-2025.

Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs 372.80 and Rs 361.15 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs 158789.30 crore.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 52.98%, while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 38.77% and 8.25% respectively.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has received approval from Board of Directors for formation of Joint Venture Company with M/s. Coal India for setting up Coal Gasification Project at Western Coal fields, Maharashtra, subject to regulatory approvals. The consideration for subscription of share capital will be finalized at the time of signing definitive agreement or when Final Investment Decision is taken by Board post completion of Detailed Feasibility Study, whichever is later.

This collaboration aims to leverage coal India’s strength in domestic coal production and BPCL’s expertise in refining and gas marketing. The proposed project will produce synthetic natural gas (SNG), which will serve as an indigenous alternative to imported natural gas. This initiative not only promotes the use of clean coal technologies but also enhances energy security, reduces import dependence, and supports sustainable industrial growth in India.

BPCL will hold 49 percent, while Coal India will hold 51 percent in the joint venture. The Board of Directors of Bharat Petroleum Corporation at its meeting held on December 18, 2025 has approved the same. 

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.

BPCL Share Price

365.95 2.90 (0.80%)
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