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Bharat Petroleum
4.1
based on 1.8k Reviews

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Bharat Petroleum is among the leading oil and gas companies in India. They aim to provide only the purest oil in India by virtue of using its own highly developed refineries.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 1.8k reviews

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industry average

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Company culture, Skill development, Salary
Work Policy

Work from office
80% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
58% employees reported

Strict timing
52% employees reported

No travel
40% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
123 employees reported
Health insurance
63 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
46 employees reported
Cafeteria
45 employees reported
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About Bharat Petroleum
Founded in1952 (73 yrs old)
India Employee Count5k-10k
Global Employee Count5k-10k
India HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Websitebharatpetroleum.com
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) came into existence in January, 1976 when Burmah-Shell was taken over by the Government of India. A Fortune Global 500 Company, BPCL is one of the premier integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with a significant presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. BPCL has attained the coveted Maharatna status. BPCL’s Refineries at Mumbai and Kochi, subsidiary Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. at Assam and joint venture Bina Refinery at Madhya Pradesh have a combined refining capacity of over 40 MMTPA. BPCL’s subsidiary, Bharat PetroResources Ltd. has acquired participating interests in 26 oil & gas blocks in India and abroad. BPCL markets its products through a robust marketing and distribution network comprising 14,802 Retail Outlets, 5,907 LPG distributorships, 711 Lubes distributorships, 930 SKO/LDO dealerships, 123 POL storage locations, 52 LPG Bottling Plants, 56 Aviation Service Stations, 3 Lube blending plants and 4 cross-country pipelines. During the year 2018-19, BPCL’s gross revenue from operations stood at Rs.3,37,623 crores, net profit at Rs. 7,132 crores, market sales were 43.07 MMT. BPCL has formed 23 joint venture companies covering refining, city gas distribution, renewable energy, pipelines, gas, into-plane servicing, airports, payment banks etc. to cater to the diverse requirements of its customers. BPCL’s next 5 year strategic roadmap, which will entail investments of over Rs 1 Lakh crores in infrastructure for enhanced customer service. As a good corporate citizen, BPCL’s thrust is primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, BPCL’s vision is to be the most admired global energy company leveraging talent and technology.
Mission: * Core Competence
* Wealth Creation
* Knowledgeable and Inspired Employees.
Vision: To become a recognised player in the upstream sector. Enhance stakeholder value through focus on early monetization, operatorship, and achieve and manage efficiently a balanced portfolio of assets.
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Bharat Petroleum Ratings
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Overall Rating
4.1/5
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Work-life balance
3.9
Work satisfaction
3.8
Job security
3.4
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Bharat Petroleum is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.8k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Bharat Petroleum
based on 1.7k reviews
4.2
Rated by 179 Women
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.1 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 1.5k Men
Rated 4.0 for Skill development and 3.9 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Bharat Petroleum
based on 212 reviews in last 6 months

Work from office
80%

Hybrid
13%

Permanent work from home
7%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 1.8k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 2.4k reviews ![]() | 4.0/5 based on 17.6k reviews | 4.4/5 based on 3.2k reviews |
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Primary Work Policy | Work from office 80% employees reported | Hybrid 80% employees reported | Work from office 79% employees reported | Work from office 76% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 179 women | 3.9 Good rated by 508 women | 3.8 Good rated by 1.2k women | 4.5 Good rated by 284 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 1.5k men | 3.9 Good rated by 1.8k men | 4.0 Good rated by 15.5k men | 4.4 Good rated by 2.6k men |
Job security | 3.8 Good | 3.3 Average | 4.1 Good | 4.2 Good |
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Bharat Petroleum Salaries
Bharat Petroleum salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 1.8k employees.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Management Trainee
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₹16 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Graduate Engineer
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₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Technical Assistant
(65 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Computer Operator
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr
Field Engineer
(54 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
MIS Executive
(51 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Finance Manager
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₹26.8 L/yr - ₹44.2 L/yr
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Sabarmati Gas to supply PNG to Gandhinagar Military Station in Gujarat
- Sabarmati Gas Ltd signed an MoU to supply PNG to Gandhinagar Military Station in Gujarat.
- Around 600 households and 20 canteens/MESS will receive PNG connectivity through an 18 km-long pipeline network.
- The project is set to be completed by October 2025, aiming to benefit approximately 2,000 residents of the campus with continuous and safe natural gas.
- Sanjay Sharma, the managing director of Sabarmati Gas Ltd, and Brigadier Rajesh Kumar were present during the signing of the MoU.
- Sabarmati Gas Ltd is a joint venture between GSPC and BPCL, providing piped gas in five districts of North Gujarat to 3.25 lakh domestic customers and 1,550 industrial and commercial customers.
- It also operates 161 CNG pumps.
HinduBusinessLine | 21 Jun, 2025

Israel-Iran Conflict: HPCL, BPCL, IOC See Red On Dalal Street
- Shares of oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC fell on Friday as a result of Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear power plants.
- The airstrikes by Israel have heightened the conflict over Tehran's nuclear program, increasing the risk of a new war in the Middle East.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a special 'State of Emergency' in response to the airstrikes on Iran.
- Gold prices and safe-haven assets surged following the airstrikes, indicating heightened fears of escalating conflict in the region.
- The US embassy in Iraq is being evacuated and non-essential embassy personnel in Bahrain and Kuwait are ordered to leave amid the escalating tensions.
- The British Navy issued a warning to ships in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz due to the volatile situation.
- Global markets are reacting to the increased geopolitical risks as a result of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Bloomberg Quint | 13 Jun, 2025

Indian oil marketing companies to raise ethanol procurement order to 1,050 crore litres
- Indian oil marketing companies are set to raise their ethanol procurement order to 1,050 crore litres to meet blending targets.
- The government aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending by the ethanol supply year 2025-26, with the current year's rate already surpassing 18.5%.
- Due to the decision to increase rice for ethanol production from the Central Pool stock, OMCs should have requested 130 crore litres instead of the initial 50 crore litres based on the allocated rice quantity.
- With the higher rice allocation, distilleries can produce nearly 245 crore litres of ethanol, requiring an estimated government subsidy of ₹10,000 crore for the OMCs' procurement at the set price of ₹58.50/litre.
HinduBusinessLine | 6 Jun, 2025

CPCL to soon start selling petrol and diesel in retail outlets
- CPCL, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, has received approval to market petrol and diesel in retail outlets.
- The company, with a refining capacity of 10.5 million tonnes per annum, will now compete with other players in the market like IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, Reliance, Shell, and Nayara.
- CPCL is yet to finalize the roadmap for setting up retail outlets and determining their locations.
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, another refinery player, began its retail marketing operations in 2005 and now has 100 outlets in Karnataka and Kerala.
HinduBusinessLine | 27 May, 2025

CPCL to soon start selling petrol and diesel in retail outlets
- CPCL, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, has received approval to market petrol and diesel in retail outlets as announced by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- CPCL's refining capacity at its Manali factory in North Chennai is 10.5 million tonnes per annum, with the entire volume currently supplied to Indian Oil for retail sales.
- CPCL will soon compete with IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, Reliance, Shell, and Nayara by selling petrol and diesel in retail. The company is yet to finalize the number and locations of the retail outlets.
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, another refinery player owned by ONGC, already has 100 retail outlets in Karnataka and Kerala. CPCL's share price on the NSE closed at ₹684, down by ₹2.85.
HinduBusinessLine | 27 May, 2025

Petrol, Diesel Prices On May 22: Check Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad And Other Cities
- Petrol and diesel prices remained largely steady across most cities on May 22, 2025, with minor changes recorded in select locations.
- In key cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, prices for petrol and diesel were updated as follows:
- Petrol prices ranged from Rs 94.77 to Rs 105.41 per litre, while diesel prices varied from Rs 87.67 to Rs 95.70 per litre.
- Fuel prices in India are influenced by global crude oil trends, foreign exchange rates, and local taxes, with adjustments made daily by state-run oil marketing companies.
Bloomberg Quint | 22 May, 2025

Stocks To Watch Today: L&T, Biocon, Titan, Kalyan Jewellers, Britannia, Union Bank
- Lupin, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Brigade Enterprises, Tata Motors, Infosys, Bharat Petroleum Corp, Oil & Natural Gas Corp, Gensol Engineering, Birla Corp, Zydus Lifesciences, Reliance Industries are some companies in focus.
- Recent developments include Tata Motors merging Tata Motors Finance, Infosys dissolving its Mexican subsidiary, and BPCL winning wind farm projects in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- Stock highlights show L&T's strong Q4FY25 results with revenue, Ebitda, and net profit growth, while Union Bank of India reports a significant increase in net profit in Q4FY25.
- Biocon, Titan, Britannia, Kalyan Jewellers have showcased positive Q4FY25 results with revenue growth, improved margins, and increased net profits.
- Other companies like Aarti Industries, Zee Entertainment, Rain Industries, Fine Organics have also reported their Q4FY25 results reflecting revenue, Ebitda, and net profit changes.
- The article provides insights on key financial metrics, business developments, and market actions of various companies in the current trading cycle.
- Overall, the stocks to watch today include those of L&T, Biocon, Titan, Kalyan Jewellers, Britannia, and Union Bank, with a focus on their quarterly performance and market dynamics.
Bloomberg Quint | 9 May, 2025

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On May 9
- The NSE Nifty 50 closed 140.60 points or 0.58% lower, while the BSE Sensex ended 411.97 points or 0.51% down.
- Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan led to cautious investor sentiment; benchmark indices closed in the red.
- Foreign portfolio investors remained net buyers of Indian equities, while domestic institutional investors turned net sellers on Thursday.
- Various companies reported earnings, including L&T, REC, EPL, Biocon, Titan, Kalyan Jewellers, Jindal Stainless, and more.
- Stocks in news included Lupin, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services, Brigade Enterprises, Tata Motors, Infosys, and others.
- Insider trading activities and trading tweaks were observed, with companies announcing dividend, price band changes, and other updates.
- In the F&O segment, Nifty futures and options data suggested bearish sentiment with a decline in open interest.
- The Indian rupee weakened against the US Dollar, and the 10-year bond yield ended higher as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.
- Key highlights included Union Bank of India's Q4 results, contracts awarded to BPCL for windfarm projects, and other financial and operational updates.
- Overall, the stock market closed lower amid geopolitical concerns and a mixed bag of corporate earnings and market developments.
Bloomberg Quint | 9 May, 2025

Kerala gets ready to conduct civil defence mock drill today
- Kerala, a coastal state, is conducting a civil defence mock drill to prepare for seaborne threats and infiltrations, with measures being taken by Cochin Port and BPCL-Kochi Refinery officials.
- The mock drill, directed by Chief Secretary A.Jayathilak, will assess defence preparedness at all levels, promote awareness, and evaluate civil defence mechanisms with the participation of various departments.
- The drill will test institutional preparedness, community response capabilities, and involve police, fire services, disaster management officials, and revenue departments.
- Locations for the mock drill in various places in the city will be selected, and the exercise aims to enhance Kerala's overall civil defence readiness.
HinduBusinessLine | 7 May, 2025
Share Market Highlights: Sensex rises 295 points, Nifty hits 24,461 on foreign inflows; Oil & Gas stocks rally
- Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Monday, supported by strong foreign inflows, optimism over a potential India-U.S. trade deal, and falling crude oil prices.
- Nifty 50 rose 0.47% to close at 24,461.15, while BSE Sensex gained 0.37% to settle at 80,796.84.
- Foreign portfolio investors continued their buying streak, pumping in ₹40,147 crore over the last 12 sessions—the longest such run in two years.
- Oil and gas sector surged 1.7% on OPEC+ plans to increase oil supply, boosting refiners like BPCL, IOC, and HPCL. Mahindra & Mahindra jumped 3.3% on strong Q4 results, with Adani Group stocks also rallying.
HinduBusinessLine | 5 May, 2025

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Bharat Petroleum FAQs
When was Bharat Petroleum founded?
Bharat Petroleum was founded in 1952. The company has been operating for 73 years primarily in the Oil & Gas sector.
Where is the Bharat Petroleum headquarters located?
Bharat Petroleum is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
How many employees does Bharat Petroleum have in India?
Bharat Petroleum currently has more than 8,500+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Bharat Petroleum based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Bharat Petroleum have good work-life balance?
Bharat Petroleum has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 1,800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 79% employees rated Bharat Petroleum 4 or above, while 21% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Bharat Petroleum reviews for more details.
Is Bharat Petroleum good for career growth?
Career growth at Bharat Petroleum is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 21% employees rated Bharat Petroleum 3 or below, while 79% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Bharat Petroleum reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Bharat Petroleum?
Working at Bharat Petroleum comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, skill development and salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 1,800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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