Indian Oil Corporation Limited — Cyborg Score 8/10
Strong
Petroleum Refining & Energy
Strategic Profile
IOC has the leadership position in the Oil refining & petroleum marketing sector of India. The company owns 11 refineries across India with a total capacity of 80.80 MMTPA, possessing 31% of the total refining capacity of India. Q3 net profit surged 59.3% to ₹12,126 crore, revenue grew 14.3% to ₹2.04 lakh crore, with EBITDA margins improving to 10.2%.
Cyborg Score Rationale
IOC is up 35.56% in the last one year, demonstrating strong market performance. The company has exceptional operational scale, market dominance in Indian petroleum refining, and robust profitability growth driven by expanding margins and operational efficiency.
Top Insights
Q3 FY26 standalone net profit surged 59.3% YoY to ₹12,126 crore, with exceptional earnings momentum
IOC has a 42% market share in Petroleum Oil and Lubricants with over 60,900 touch points, demonstrating dominant retail distribution
Stocks like Indian Oil anchor the green hydrogen ecosystem, leveraging Rs 8T investments via National Green Hydrogen Mission for energy transition exposure
The Board recommended interim dividend of ₹5 per share (50%), reflecting shareholder returns commitment
Named Competitors
Reliance — Integrated energy major with refining and downstream assets
Bharat Petroleum — Government-owned oil refiner and marketer
Hindustan Petroleum — Refining and petroleum product distribution
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Board approved Q3 FY26 financial results with standalone net profit of ₹12,125.86 crore
(February 2026) Analyst conference call cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances
(January 2026) Indian Oil and HPCL purchased Venezuelan crude oil, first purchase in 2024
(February 2026) Company navigating impacts of India-US trade deal on Russian oil imports
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