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BPCL announces a 1:1 bonus issue and a final dividend of ₹21 per share for FY24. Q4FY24 net profit fell 30% to ₹4,789.57 crore. For FY24, BPCL reported a record net profit of ₹26,858.84 crore.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) declared a bonus issue in the ratio of 1:1 along with a final dividend for the fiscal year 2023-24. Shareholders will receive one additional share for each share held. The record date for bonus shares is fixed as June 22, 2024.
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The bonus equity shares will be issued from the securities premium account which will require ₹2,169.25 crore. The estimated date for crediting bonus shares is July 8, 2024.
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BPCL recommended a final dividend of ₹21 per equity share (pre-bonus), subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting (AGM). The final dividend will be paid within 30 days from the AGM, with the record date to be separately intimated.
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BPCL reported a 30% decline in net profit for the March quarter, amounting to ₹4,789.57 crore, attributed to lower refining margins. Turnover remained flat at ₹1.32 lakh crore compared to the same period last fiscal year.
For the full fiscal year 2023-24, BPCL achieved a record net profit of ₹26,858.84 crore, significantly higher than the previous fiscal year's ₹2,131.05 crore. The company earned $14.14 per barrel as its gross refining margin.
Krishnakumar, Chairman and MD of BPCL expressed cautious optimism for FY25, expecting crude oil prices to remain in the range of $83-87 per barrel. Despite potential challenges like geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, BPCL aims to navigate uncertainties with agility.
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