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I O C L (530965) Oct 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The company achieved a record crude throughput of 75.5 MMT during the year, surpassing the capacity target. (2 exceeded across 2 tracked commitments)
“So, if my installed capacity as far as ‘25-'26 is concerned... it should be around 72, 73 something. So, my installed capacity is around 72.”
IOCL expects to receive Rs. 14,486 crores as compensation for LPG under-recoveries, to be disbursed in 12 monthly installments starting November 2025. — target: 14,486 crores
“As per communication received from MOPNG, IOC share in the compensation is Rs. 14,486 crores. The compensation amount will be disbursed in 12 monthly installments of Rs. 1,207 crores, starting November 2025.”
The company is working to develop 31 Gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. — target: 31 Gigawatts (+2 more commitments)
“The company is working to develop 31 Gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.”
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How durable is the business?
Refining scale remains a core advantage with normalized margins outperforming the previous quarter, despite a slight dip in utilization due to a planned refinery shutdown. (2 expanding)
“The normalized GRM for this quarter at $8.91 per barrel has also outperformed the previous quarter of $6.91 per barrel.”
Marketing volumes contracted slightly quarter-on-quarter due to seasonal factors like above-normal rainfall, though half-yearly sales show growth compared to the previous year. (2 contracting)
“Total product sales during the quarter were 24.262 MMT as compared to the sale of 26.328 MMT during the previous quarter... above-normal rainfall during this monsoon in India has impacted the volumes”
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Where does growth come from?
The core profitability metric for refining has seen a massive jump, increasing nearly 5x from the previous quarter, signaling a strong recovery in refining spreads. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“GRM (US$/bbl) Q2 2025-26: 10.66 Q1 2025-26: 2.15”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is STABLE but warrants monitoring as refinery capacity utilization dropped from 106.7% in Q1 to 99.5% in Q2, though it remains near full nameplate capacity. (1 stable, 1 easing)
“Capacity utilization (%) 99.5 [Q2] 106.7 [Q1]”
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