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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL): BPCL Share Price Rises 2.57% Today; BPCL Stock News in Focus

  • September 30, 2026
  • Posted by: Kunal Singla
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BPCL Share Price
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) share price rose to Rs 307.7 today, up 2.57% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,31,022.87 crore.

BPCL Share Price is Rs 307.7, up 2.57% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 1,31,022.87 Cr as of 30 September 2026 at 9:23:17 AM IST.

BPCL Share Price is trading at Rs 307.7, up 2.57% from the previous close of Rs 300, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. carries a market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,022.87 Cr. The move makes BPCL Share Price relevant in today’s market update, even though the verified data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. What investors can monitor next is the day’s trading range, the valuation profile and the sector comparison, because those figures help place this BPCL Share Price move in context. In BPCL Stock News and BPCL Share Price Today tracking, the combination of price action, fundamentals and refinery-sector benchmarks is what matters most.

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  • BPCL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis
  • Sector and Industry Context
  • Peer Comparison
  • Why Investors Are Watching BPCL
  • About BPCL
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Why is BPCL Share Price rising today?
    • What is the current BPCL Share Price?
    • What is BPCL Share Price Today’s percentage change?
    • What is BPCL market capitalisation today?
    • How does BPCL Share Price compare with its P/E ratio?
    • What do BPCL ROE and ROCE show?
    • How does BPCL compare with peers in the refinery industry?
    • What should investors watch in BPCL Share Price next?
  • Track BPCL Share Price on Univest

BPCL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 307.7
Previous Close Rs 300
Today's Move Rs 7.7 (+2.57%)
Open Rs 301.35
High Rs 308.2
Low Rs 301.35
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,31,022.87 crore
Market Cap Category Large Cap

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) rose to Rs 307.7 from the previous close of Rs 300, a move of Rs 7.7 or 2.57%. The stock opened at Rs 301.35, reached a high of Rs 308.2, recorded a low of Rs 301.35.

BPCL Share Price is higher by Rs 7.7, or 2.57%, and is trading at Rs 307.7 against the previous close of Rs 300. The stock opened at Rs 301.35 and has traded between Rs 301.35 and Rs 308.2 so far, placing BPCL Share Price near the upper end of its intraday band. That is the cleanest reading from today’s market action: BPCL Share Price has moved higher within a narrow range and remains above the opening level. For readers following BPCL Share Price Today, the exact move is important because it shows where the stock stands versus the prior close and where it is trading during the current market session. The market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,022.87 Cr adds size context to this BPCL Share Price move and leads naturally into BPCL Fundamental Analysis.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,31,022.87 crore
P/E Ratio 7.6x
P/B Ratio 1.33x
ROE 28.47%
ROCE 27.09%
EPS Rs 39.49
Book Value Per Share Rs 225.8
Dividend Yield 5.83%

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) fundamental metrics show P/E 7.6x, P/B 1.33x, ROE 28.47%, ROCE 27.09%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,022.87 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 7.6x, P/B at 1.33x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 39.49, book value per share of Rs 225.8, dividend yield of 5.83%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 9.58x, median ROE of 21.52%, median ROCE of 21.26%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Crude Oil
Industry Refineries
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 7.6x
Benchmark Median P/E 9.58x
Benchmark Average P/E 16.23x
Benchmark P/E Range 5.13x to 44.44x
Company P/B Ratio 1.33x
Benchmark Median P/B 1.39x
Company ROE 28.47%
Benchmark Median ROE 21.52%
Company ROCE 27.09%
Benchmark Median ROCE 21.26%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 1,31,022.87 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 72,814.09 crore

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) operates in the Crude Oil sector, within the Refineries industry.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a P/E ratio of 7.6x, which is below the benchmark median of 9.58x, a difference of -20.67%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a ROE of 28.47%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.52%, a difference of +32.3%. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a ROCE of 27.09%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.26%, a difference of +27.42%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Reliance Industries Ltd. RELIANCE 16,21,874.77 21.44 1.73 10.95 12.17
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. IOC 1,88,094.9 5.54 0.85 21.52 19.69
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. HINDPETRO 72,814.09 44.44 1.39 30.93 23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd. MRPL 29,759.13 9.58 1.99 14.17 18.13
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. CHENNPETRO 20,966.73 5.13 1.77 32.13 35.15

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a P/E ratio of 7.6x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.58x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 28.47% compares with a peer median of 21.52% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 27.09% versus the displayed peer median of 19.69%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,022.87 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching BPCL

BPCL Share Price is drawing attention for a few verified reasons that can be checked directly from today’s figures.

  • BPCL Share Price is up 2.57% today and is trading above the previous close.
  • BPCL Share Price is near the top of its intraday range at Rs 307.7 versus a high of Rs 308.2.
  • BPCL Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 7.6 and a P/B of 1.33.
  • ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09% are stronger than the sector median.
  • BPCL Stock News is also tied to its market cap of Rs 1,31,022.87 Cr and dividend yield of 5.83%.

About BPCL

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., or BPCL, operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The company’s BPCL Share Price is tracked closely because its business sits in a core energy-linked segment of the Indian stock market. BPCL works in refining and related petroleum activities, and its stock is often discussed through BPCL Share Price Today, BPCL Stock News and BPCL Fundamental Analysis because the company combines scale, profitability and yield metrics.

The latest Univest figures show BPCL with a market cap of Rs 1,31,022.87 Cr, P/E of 7.6, P/B of 1.33, EPS of 39.49, book value of 225.8 and dividend yield of 5.83%. Those numbers help place BPCL Share Price within the refinery industry and explain why the stock is followed alongside sector and peer benchmarks. For readers looking at BPCL Share Price Live and BPCL Share Price Update, the company profile is best understood through its operating sector, listed valuation and return metrics rather than through unsupported assumptions.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BPCL Share Price rising today?

Ans. BPCL Share Price is up 2.57% today at Rs 307.7, but the verified data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is confirmed by the price action and should be viewed with the valuation and sector context.

What is the current BPCL Share Price?

Ans. BPCL Share Price is trading at Rs 307.7, compared with the previous close of Rs 300. That means the stock is up Rs 7.7 today and remains near the upper end of its intraday range.

What is BPCL Share Price Today’s percentage change?

Ans. BPCL Share Price Today is higher by 2.57%. The move comes from a rise of Rs 7.7 over the previous close, with the stock trading between Rs 301.35 and Rs 308.2 during the current market session.

What is BPCL market capitalisation today?

Ans. BPCL has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,31,022.87 Cr. That places BPCL Share Price in a large listed refinery universe and gives context to the day’s move, valuation and sector comparison.

How does BPCL Share Price compare with its P/E ratio?

Ans. BPCL Share Price is supported by a P/E ratio of 7.6, which is below the sector median of 9.58 and the sector average of 16.23. That valuation places the stock below many refinery peers on earnings multiples.

What do BPCL ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. BPCL reports ROE of 28.47% and ROCE of 27.09%. Both are above the sector median and average, which means BPCL Share Price is backed by stronger return metrics than the benchmark group.

How does BPCL compare with peers in the refinery industry?

Ans. BPCL Share Price sits below Reliance on valuation multiple, above IOC on P/E, and below HPCL on ROE. Its P/E and P/B are moderate, while return ratios compare well across the peer set.

What should investors watch in BPCL Share Price next?

Ans. Investors following BPCL Share Price can watch how it trades relative to the previous close, the day’s high and low, and the sector benchmark. Valuation, ROE and ROCE remain the key confirmed context points today.

Track BPCL Share Price on Univest

Use Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) live share-price page, Univest top gainers screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.

Users can track BPCL Share Price on Univest for live price updates, key valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. The BPCL Share Price page also helps readers follow BPCL Stock Analysis, BPCL Stock News and BPCL Share Price Today with the latest company and sector context. If you are comparing BPCL Share Price with refinery peers, Univest keeps the current numbers organised for quicker reading.



Author: Kunal Singla
Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.

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