About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is a Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing company operating in the Energy sector.
BPCL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹284.90
- Market Cap
- ₹1.24T
- 52-Week High
- ₹391.65
- 52-Week Low
- ₹266.60
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
₹1,000 Invested in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in BPCL be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in BPCL 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in 2025 would be worth ₹905 as of November 2026, representing a -9.5% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BPCL 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in 2023 would be worth ₹1,968 as of November 2026, representing a +96.8% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BPCL 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in 2021 would be worth ₹1,678 as of November 2026, representing a +67.8% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BPCL 10 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in 2016 would be worth ₹2,652 as of November 2026, representing a +165.2% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BPCL at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) at IPO would be worth ₹99,489 as of November 2026, representing a +9848.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (369 months), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.94% with a median return of +1.17%. The stock had 211 positive months (57%) and 158 negative months (43%). The best month in BPCL's history was May 1999 with a +46.9% return, while the worst was September 2002 at -37.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and October the weakest (-0.7%).
BPCL's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +88.6%, and the worst was 1998 at -49.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has delivered an average annual return of +22.54% with a median return of +25.14%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.74%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (67%) and losses in 10 years (33%).
BPCL's best year was 2003 with a +119.77% gain, while the worst was 1998 at -42.72%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BPCL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -23.71% | ₹373.47 | ₹284.90 |
| 2025 | +38.74% | ₹269.18 | ₹373.47 |
| 2024 | +33.95% | ₹200.96 | ₹269.18 |
| 2023 | +44.39% | ₹139.18 | ₹200.96 |
| 2022 | -11.57% | ₹157.39 | ₹139.18 |
| 2021 | +22.11% | ₹128.89 | ₹157.39 |
| 2020 | -18.22% | ₹157.62 | ₹128.89 |
| 2019 | +43.37% | ₹109.94 | ₹157.62 |
| 2018 | -26.25% | ₹149.06 | ₹109.94 |
| 2017 | +28.18% | ₹116.29 | ₹149.06 |
| 2016 | +47.32% | ₹78.93 | ₹116.29 |
| 2015 | +41.75% | ₹55.69 | ₹78.93 |
| 2014 | +90.30% | ₹29.26 | ₹55.69 |
| 2013 | +1.52% | ₹28.82 | ₹29.26 |
| 2012 | +51.28% | ₹19.05 | ₹28.82 |
| 2011 | -25.91% | ₹25.72 | ₹19.05 |
| 2010 | +5.54% | ₹24.37 | ₹25.72 |
| 2009 | +71.37% | ₹14.22 | ₹24.37 |
| 2008 | -27.36% | ₹19.57 | ₹14.22 |
| 2007 | +62.71% | ₹12.03 | ₹19.57 |
| 2006 | -21.78% | ₹15.38 | ₹12.03 |
| 2005 | -3.33% | ₹15.91 | ₹15.38 |
| 2004 | +8.09% | ₹14.72 | ₹15.91 |
| 2003 | +119.77% | ₹6.70 | ₹14.72 |
| 2002 | +17.90% | ₹5.68 | ₹6.70 |
| 2001 | +63.10% | ₹3.48 | ₹5.68 |
| 2000 | -31.61% | ₹5.09 | ₹3.48 |
| 1999 | +69.99% | ₹3.00 | ₹5.09 |
| 1998 | -42.72% | ₹5.23 | ₹3.00 |
| 1997 | +47.19% | ₹3.55 | ₹5.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BPCL
What sector is BPCL in? ▼
BPCL operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry.
How has BPCL performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, BPCL has posted gains in 20 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +119.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BPCL? ▼
You can invest in BPCL through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BPCL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026