Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a significant increase in profit, with standalone profit after tax for the quarter reaching ₹2,271.29 crore, a 137% jump compared to the same period last year. Consequently, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹25 per equity share. The results reflect robust operational performance and a positive outlook.
CPCL Announces Strong Financial Performance for Q2 FY27
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has released its audited financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. The company demonstrated robust financial health, marked by a substantial increase in profitability and revenue.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, CPCL reported a Profit/ (Loss) after tax of ₹2,271.29 crore. This represents a significant increase of approximately 137% compared to the ₹1,016.67 crore reported for the corresponding quarter in the previous year (ended September 30, 2025). Total income for the quarter stood at ₹22,109.22 crore.
Half-Yearly Performance
In the six months ended September 30, 2026, the company’s profit after tax was ₹3,287.96 crore, an increase from ₹674.93 crore in the same period last year. Total income for the first half of the fiscal year reached ₹51,485.67 crore.
Interim Dividend Declared
Further strengthening shareholder returns, the Board of Directors, in its meeting held on October 22, 2026, declared an interim dividend of ₹25 per equity share. The face value of each equity share is ₹10. The record date for determining the eligibility of shareholders for this dividend has been fixed as October 30, 2026. Eligible shareholders are expected to receive the dividend on or before November 21, 2026.
Auditor’s Report and Compliance
The financial results, both standalone and consolidated, have been audited by R.G.N. Price & Co., Chartered Accountants, who have issued an unmodified audit opinion. The company has also complied with all applicable SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Financial Ratios
Key financial ratios have also been disclosed, including a Debt Equity Ratio of 0.16, a Current Ratio of 3.28, and Total Debts to Total Assets of 0.11 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Source: BSE
