Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) shares surged the most, rising 4% to a day’s high of Rs 367.50 on the BSE, followed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) shares, which climbed 2.7% to Rs 281.80. Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) shares increased by 2%, reaching Rs 131.
Finance Ministry eases rules for bonus share issue by companies in FDI-barred sectors
The finance ministry has amended rules, effective June 11, 2025, allowing Indian companies in restricted FDI sectors to issue bonus shares to existing non-resident shareholders,