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HPCL JV HRRL Refinery Starts Commercial Operations for Crude Distillation Unit

HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Government of Rajasthan, has officially achieved the Actual Date of Commencement of Commercial Operations for its Crude Distillation Unit. The milestone, recorded on June 22, 2026, transitions the project into its operational phase after successful testing and banker verification.

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Key numbers
Net Profit TTM ₹18,046 Cr167% YoY Growth
Market Cap ₹84,421 CrOil & Gas Sector
Revenue TTM ₹4,41,771 CrOperating Revenue
RSI 53.13Neutral Zone

Key highlights

  • HRRL achieved the Actual Date of Commencement of Commercial Operations (COD) on June 22, 2026
  • The operational milestone covers the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and associated downstream units
  • State Bank of India (SBI), acting as the Lead Banker, confirmed the declaration on record on June 23, 2026
  • The project fulfillment aligns with terms stipulated under the Rupee Term Loan Facility Agreement
  • This milestone follows a preliminary commencement update issued by the company on June 18, 2026

Production Commenced — What It Means

The HRRL complex in Barmer, Rajasthan, has successfully commissioned its refining capacity by achieving the Actual Date of Commencement of Commercial Operations for the Crude Distillation Unit. This transition from the project phase to the operational phase signifies that the facility is now capable of processing crude oil into finished petroleum products for commercial distribution. The project achieved this milestone in accordance with the technical and financial parameters established under the Rupee Term Loan Facility Agreement.

The Lead Banker, State Bank of India, has formally taken this declaration on record, validating the project's readiness to contribute to the national energy grid.

Path to This Milestone

  • Initial commencement of operations for the CDU and downstream units was initiated on June 18, 2026
  • The project is a collaborative effort between HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan to enhance regional fuel security
  • Construction involved establishing a greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex with BS-VI fuel production capabilities
  • The milestone was achieved with coordinated support from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and various state stakeholders
  • Formal banker confirmation on June 23, 2026, follows the physical start of commercial operations on June 22, 2026
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation · share price, past month

Business Overview

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is a Maharatna CPSE with a significant footprint in the Indian refining and marketing landscape. The company operates major refineries in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, while the HRRL venture in Rajasthan represents a major expansion of its consolidated refining capacity. HPCL manages an extensive network of retail outlets, LPG distributorships, and aviation fuel stations.

The integration of the HRRL facility allows the company to diversify its product portfolio into high-value petrochemical feedstocks, addressing the growing industrial demand in Western India while optimizing its supply chain for petroleum products.

Financial Context

HPCL maintains a strong financial profile with a trailing twelve-month net profit of ₹18,046.89 crore and operating revenue of ₹4,41,771.34 crore. The company carries a high Durability Score of 85, indicating robust financial health and a low debt-to-equity ratio compared to sector peers. While quarterly revenue growth was modest at 4.84%, net profit saw a significant surge of 77.58% YoY.

The operationalization of HRRL is a critical development for the company's asset utilization, as the refinery moves toward full capacity, which is expected to influence future consolidated earnings and cash flow from operations.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation · financial snapshot
Share price₹396.75
Market capitalisation₹84,421.36 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹4.42L Cr
Net profit (annual)₹18,046.89 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹1.15L Cr-0.19% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹6,065.26 Cr+51.20% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)4.68×Sector 17.5×
Promoter holding54.9%0.00% QoQ
FII holding17.26%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

Source verified

Exchange filing by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd announcing the commencement of commercial operations at HRRL Refinery. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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