Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Nirmal Bang Upgrades BPCL to BUY, Sees 35% Upside
A financial company called Nirmal Bang thinks shares of an oil company, BPCL, are a good buy.
They believe the stock price could go up by a lot, about 35%.
They expect BPCL to do well because of good profits from selling fuel and growth in its gas business.
Nirmal Bang also expects more profits from their partnerships and by selling more fuel.
In a recent quarter, BPCL did better than expected in some areas but not as well in others.
The company's stock price went down a little bit recently, but it has gone up a lot in the last six months.
Nirmal Bang upgraded Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to 'BUY' with a target price of Rs 431.
The brokerage cites healthy retail margins and growth from CGD ramp-up as reasons for the upgrade.
Nirmal Bang forecasts a 35.6% upside from the current market price of Rs 318.
Q1FY26 CGD sales stood at 338 TMT, with an aggregate capex of Rs 7,900 crore.
BPCL shares slipped 1.50% on Thursday, closing at Rs 317.95.
- Who
- Nirmal Bang, a brokerage firm, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).
- What
- Nirmal Bang upgraded BPCL shares to 'BUY' with a target price of Rs 431.
- When
- The upgrade was recently announced.
- Where
- The stock is listed on the BSE.
- Why
- Due to healthy retail margins, growth from CGD ramp-up, and other factors.
Nirmal Bang View
Market Performance
Stock Performance
Nirmal Bang View
Positive outlook on BPCL shares, with a 'BUY' rating.
Market Performance
Shares of BPCL slipped on Thursday.
- Target Price
- Rs 431
- Current Market Price
- Rs 318
- Potential Upside
- 35.6%
- 1QFY26 CGD Sales
- 338 TMT
- Aggregate Capex (1QFY26)
- Rs 7,900 crore
- Share Price Change (Thursday)
- -1.50%
- Closing Price (Thursday)
- Rs 317.95