These days, there is a significant decline in the shares of big government oil companies of India. Due to rising prices of crude oil, the prices of companies like IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have come down. This news is special for investors because these companies keep giving good dividends i.e. profit share to their shareholders from time to time. After the government’s decision to cut windfall tax, a slight improvement has been seen in the shares of these companies.
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IOCL dividend and stock latest information
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has declared a second interim dividend of ₹2 per share for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for this was kept as 12 March 2026 and its payment will be made by 5 April 2026. At the end of March, the company’s share price was seen around ₹135.40, at which its dividend yield has reached 7.39%. Due to increase in the price of crude oil, its stock has fallen by about 10%, which experts are considering as a buying opportunity.
How much profit is being received in BPCL and HPCL?
Shares of Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) have also improved. BPCL recently paid a dividend of ₹10 and the next dividend of ₹7.5 is expected in November 2026. At the same time, the share of HPCL has fallen by about 31% from its old record price of ₹ 499.05 to ₹ 340.90. HPCL investors are likely to get a dividend of around ₹10.5 per share in August 2026.
Comparison of dividends and prices of oil companies
Key points related to the performance and dividend of these government oil companies can be seen in the table given below:
Company Name Latest Share Price Dividend Yield Next Expected Dividend IOCL ₹135.40 7.39% ₹2 (Declared) BPCL Around ₹580-600 6.23% ₹7.5 (Expected) HPCL ₹340.90 4.55% ₹10.5 (Expected)
With crude oil prices reaching near $120 per barrel, there is pressure on the shares of these companies. However, their low valuations and strong record of paying dividends every year are attracting those who want to invest in stocks with regular earnings.