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ONGC Reports Mixed Q2 With Consolidated Profit Up, Standalone Down, Rs 6 Interim Dividend

Lower crude realizations drove the standalone decline despite stable volumes plus a Rs 6 dividend.

Overview

  • Consolidated net profit rose 28.2% year-on-year to Rs 12,615 crore for Q2 FY26, as approved by ONGC’s Board.
  • Standalone net profit fell 17.8% to Rs 9,848 crore, reflecting weaker crude realizations versus a year earlier.
  • Average crude realization slipped to $67.34 per barrel from $78.33 a year ago, while legacy gas price averaged $6.75 per mmbtu.
  • The Board declared a 120% interim dividend at Rs 6 per share, totaling Rs 7,548 crore, with November 14, 2025 as the record date.
  • Operationally, crude output in Q2 rose 1.2% to 4.630 MMT and gas production held near 4.918 BCM, with two new western-offshore discoveries and deepwater drilling and seismic work progressing.