About the company:

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is India’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company, owned by the Government of India under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in New Delhi, ONGC is responsible for over 70% of India’s crude oil and 84% of its natural gas production. The company operates across the upstream (exploration & production), midstream (processing), and downstream (refining & marketing) segments through subsidiaries like HPCL and MRPL. ONGC is expanding into renewable energy, offshore wind, and green hydrogen, aligning with India’s energy transition goals. 

Key Business Highlights:

Oil & Gas Production Growth:

Crude Oil Production: 1% increase YoY, reversing a multi-year decline.

Natural Gas Production: Slight uptick in Q3, driven by new wells in KG Basin.

KG-98/2 Block: Now producing 35,000 barrels/day, with ramp-up to 45,000 by Q1 FY26.

 

Strategic Partnerships & Expansion:

Mumbai High Field: ONGC partnered with BP Exploration to enhance recovery (60% output boost expected).

New Offshore Discoveries: Gas well in Cauvery Basin flowing at 500,000 m³/day.

Daman & DSF II Projects: Adding 9-10 MMSCMD of gas by mid-FY26.

 

Renewable Energy & Green Transition:

ONGC Green Ltd. (OGL): New subsidiary focusing on 10 GW renewable capacity by 2030.

1 GW solar & wind project tender issued for ONGC’s captive use.

JV with NTPC Green Energy: Expanding hybrid & RTC (Round-the-Clock) renewable projects.

₹1 lakh crore Capex planned for green energy by 2030.

 

Global Operations (ONGC Videsh):

Presence in 15 countries, with 32 projects.

Production from Russian fields stable, but $250M funds stuck in Russian banks due to sanctions.

Exploring new acquisitions in Latin America & Africa for near-term production.

Petrochemicals & Refining (OPaL, MRPL, HPCL):

OPaL’s debt restructuring completed, reducing financing costs.

Gas supply increased from ONGC to OPaL (3.2 MMSCMD from April 2025).

MRPL faced losses due to lower refining margins, while HPCL reported strong fuel sales.

 

Future Outlook & Strategy:

Production Growth: Targeting 44.5 MMToE by FY27 (21.96 MMToE crude, 22.63 MMToE gas).

Gas Pricing: New well gas price set at 12% of Brent, ensuring higher realization.

Capex Allocation: ₹36,920 crore planned for FY26, with a focus on offshore E&P & renewables.

Renewable Push: Scaling solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects to diversify revenue.

ONGC Financial Performance for the Last Three Quarters (FY25)

MetricQ3 FY25Q2 FY25Q1 FY25
Revenue₹1,35,000 crore₹1,39,250 crore₹1,32,850 crore
Net Profit (PAT)₹8,240 crore₹8,315 crore₹7,987 crore
EBITDA₹76,590 crore₹78,210 crore₹74,450 crore
Capex (9M FY25)₹45,335 crore₹31,670 crore₹18,365 crore
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.330.370.40
Dividend Payout₹5 per share₹4 per share₹3.5 per share

 

Recent updates:

Highlights from last con call:

Financial Performance:

Revenue: ₹1,35,000 crore (-2% YoY)

Net Profit: ₹8,240 crore (vs. ₹9,892 crore in Q3 FY24)

EBITDA: ₹76,590 crore (lower due to weaker global crude prices)

Capex (9M FY25): ₹45,335 crore (includes ₹18,365 crore investment in OPaL)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Reduced from 0.40 to 0.33, indicating financial stability.

Dividend: 2nd interim dividend of ₹5 per share (Total Payout Ratio: 48%)