Oil India (OIL) Share Price Falls 2.87% Today in Weak Session
- September 22, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Oil India Share Price fell to Rs 465.25 today, down 2.87% from the previous close, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 80,061.64 crore. The move places Oil India in focus for investors tracking Oil India Share Price Today, Oil India Stock News and Oil India Share Price Fall. The stock opened at Rs 477.85, touched an intraday high of Rs 479 and a low of Rs 465.20, and closed near the day’s low. The data confirms a same-day decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In the absence of a verified reason, the event is best read through the price move, valuation context, sector comparison and the company’s reported financial metrics that Univest tracks for Oil India Share Price analysis.
Oil India (OIL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 465.25 |
| Previous Close | Rs 479 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 13.75 (-2.87%) |
| Open | Rs 477.85 |
| High | Rs 479 |
| Low | Rs 465.2 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.4 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 80,061.64 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Oil India Share Price Today moved from a previous close of Rs 479 to Rs 465.25, a fall of Rs 13.75 or 2.87%. The stock opened at Rs 477.85, briefly reached Rs 479, and then traded down to a low of Rs 465.20 before ending very close to that level. That pattern shows that the day’s range was narrow at the top and the close remained near the lower end of the session’s span. Turnover stood at Rs 1.4 crore, which is a factual traded-value figure for the day. Oil India is classified as a Large Cap company, and its market capitalisation of Rs 80,061.64 crore places the move in a large-company context. For readers following Oil India Share Price Today, the key takeaway is simple: the stock declined in a session without any verified company-specific explanation in the supplied data. That makes the event relevant as Oil India Stock News and Oil India Share News, especially for investors monitoring Oil India Share Price Update and Oil India Stock Performance.
Oil India (OIL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 80,061.64 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 9.33x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.26x |
| ROE | 14.01% |
| ROCE | 12.43% |
| EPS | Rs 51.35 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 380.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
Oil India has a market capitalisation of Rs 80,061.64 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 9.33x, P/B at 1.26x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 14.01% and ROCE of 12.43%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 51.35, book value per share of Rs 380.21, dividend yield of 2.4%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 27.67x, median ROE of 11.34%, median ROCE of 9.94%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Crude Oil |
| Industry | Oil Exploration |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 9.33x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 27.67x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 35.2x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.8x to 93.12x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.26x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.95x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.32x |
| Company ROE | 14.01% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.34% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 5.68% |
| Company ROCE | 12.43% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.94% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 6.28% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 80,061.64 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 2,386.91 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 32,676.86 crore |
Oil India operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Oil Exploration industry. The supplied benchmark scope covers the same industry and includes 12 companies. Against that basket, Oil India Share Price sits on a company P/E of 9.33, compared with a benchmark median P/E of 27.67 and a benchmark average of 35.2. That places Oil India below both the median and average on P/E. On P/B, Oil India’s 1.26 compares with a sector median of 1.95 and an average of 4.32, again below both reference levels. On profitability, Oil India’s ROE of 14.01% is above the benchmark median ROE of 11.34% and above the benchmark average of 5.68%, while ROCE of 12.43% is above the benchmark median of 9.94% and above the average of 6.28%. The benchmark market capitalisation median is Rs 2,386.91 crore, the average is Rs 32,676.86 crore, and the company’s Rs 80,061.64 crore sits well above those figures. In Univest sector analysis, these are the exact comparison points that help frame Oil India Share Price beyond the day’s decline.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation | ONGC | 2,92,491.49 | 6.8 | 0.78 | 13.92 | 15.96 |
| Deep Industries | DEEPINDS | 4,765.76 | 22.5 | 2.22 | 10.32 | 7.44 |
| Selan Exploration Technology | ANTELOPUS | 3,886.6 | 29.29 | 5.52 | 15.07 | 19.72 |
| Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) | DOLPHIN | 2,656.5 | 38.12 | 7.46 | 21.9 | 14.92 |
| Asian Energy Services | ASIANENE | 2,393.44 | 40.85 | 4.09 | 12.99 | 14.79 |
The peer set supplied alongside Oil India Share Price shows a wide valuation spread within Oil Exploration. ONGC has a P/E of 6.8, P/B of 0.78, ROE of 13.92% and ROCE of 15.96%, with a market cap of Rs 2,92,491.49 crore. Deep Industries shows a P/E of 22.5 and P/B of 2.22, while Selan Exploration Technology carries a P/E of 29.29 and P/B of 5.52. Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) trades at a P/E of 38.12 and P/B of 7.46, and Asian Energy Services is at a P/E of 40.85 and P/B of 4.09. Against these peers, Oil India Share Price appears to sit on the lower side of the P/E range while still posting ROE and ROCE that compare well with several listed peers. That is why Oil India Share Price Today is drawing attention from investors studying valuation, profitability and company size together, not just the one-day fall.
Why Investors Are Watching Oil India
- Oil India Share Price fell 2.87% today to Rs 465.25, from a previous close of Rs 479.
- The stock opened at Rs 477.85 and moved between Rs 479 and Rs 465.20 during the session.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 80,061.64 crore, and Oil India is classified as a Large Cap company.
- The company’s P/E is 9.33, P/B is 1.26, ROE is 14.01% and ROCE is 12.43%.
- Oil India’s P/E and P/B are below the supplied industry median and average, while ROE and ROCE are above the benchmark median.
About Oil India
Oil India operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Oil Exploration industry. The supplied data frames the company within a 12-company same-industry benchmark set and also lists peer names from the same space, including ONGC, Deep Industries, Selan Exploration Technology, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises and Asian Energy Services. For readers following Oil India Stock News, the company profile here is best understood through its industry classification, market capitalisation and valuation metrics. Univest presents Oil India Share Price alongside the reported financial ratios so that investors can place today’s decline within a broader company and sector context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Oil India Share Price fall today?
Ans. Oil India Share Price fell 2.87% to Rs 465.25 today, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is verified through price action, not through a stated reason.
What was the previous close for Oil India Share Price Today?
Ans. The previous close was Rs 479. Oil India Share Price then moved to Rs 465.25, which means the stock ended Rs 13.75 lower in the day’s session. The stock moved 2.87% lower during the session.
What is Oil India’s market capitalisation?
Ans. Oil India’s market capitalisation is Rs 80,061.64 crore. The company is classified as a Large Cap, which provides size context for Oil India Share Price and sector comparison. The company operates in the Crude Oil sector.
How does Oil India compare on valuation?
Ans. Oil India trades at a P/E of 9.33 and a P/B of 1.26. Both are below the supplied industry median and average, while ROE and ROCE are above the benchmark median.
