From the sale of its stake in Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL), the West Bengal government is expecting to earn more than Rs 1,500 crore in spite of accumulated losses and erosion of more than 50 per cent of the net worth of the petrochemical firm.
FlashNews:
India’s SDHI Lands Landmark Oman Defence Ship Deal
Air India Unveils First Line‑Fit Boeing 787‑9, Signals Bold Global Transformation in 2026
Vizhinjam Expansion Strengthens India’s Maritime Competitiveness: Sonowal
Tata Power Odisha Discoms Secure Top National Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
SDHI Secures $227 Million Chemical Tanker Deal, Revives India’s Commercial Shipbuilding
India’s Energy Transition Sets Global Pace: Pralhad Joshi at Davos
IWDC Clears ₹15 Billion Projects to Boost Green Mobility, Cargo and River Tourism
World Bank Approves $815 Million Financing for Tata Power-DGPC Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
India’s Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
India Inc Optimistic on Growth, Flags Infrastructure, Defence and Export Priorities: FICCI Survey
NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated Road‑Rail Infrastructure Development
DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
Power Minister Calls for Financially Strong Discoms to Drive India’s Energy Future
BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, India’s First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
ABB India Modernises BPCL’s Vadinar‑Bina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
Vaishnaw Projects 6-8% Growth, Highlights Reform Momentum at Davos
Aerem Solutions Secures $15 Million to Drive Distributed Solar Adoption Across India
Tag: Haldia Petrochemicals
Haldia Petrochemicals stake sale bids soon
For the stake sale of Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL), final price bids are expected to be submitted by mid September, according to officials with direct knowledge of the matter. Earlier, West Bengal government, which holds about 40 per cent stake in eastern IndiaÂ’s biggest petrochemical company had said it will select the final bidder by end of September. That looks almost impossible as bidders had raised issues with the share purchase agreement.
IOC, ONGC to bid for stake in HPL
West Bengal government may invite joint bidding by Indian Oil Corporation and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for selling its about 40 per cent stake in Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL). It is learnt that besides IOC, and ONGC, RIL, Cairn India, and GAIL are also eyeing the stake. The state government rejected Reliance IndustriesÂ’ (RIL) plea for an open auction for stake sale as it already announced it woul
ONGC to take a call on stake buy in HPL
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) will decide whether to bid for the West Bengal government's 40 per cent stake in Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL) It may be recalled that the state government invited expressions of interest (EoIs) through West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation for selling its stake in
IOC seeks clarity before raising stake in HPL
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which holds nearly nine per cent stake in Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL), would decide on raising its stake once clarity emerges, RS Butola, Chairman of IOC informed. The firm is expecting clarity on the first right of refusal by another promoter, The Chatterjee Group (TCG), on the stake
IOC seeks clarity before raising stake in HPL
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which holds nearly nine per cent stake in Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL), would decide on raising its stake once clarity emerges, RS Butola, Chairman of IOC informed. The firm is expecting clarity on the first right of refusal by another promoter, The Chatterjee Group (TCG), on the stake
IOC plans to raise stake in HPL
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to raise its shareholding in the cash strapped Haldia Petrochemicals as the firm expects to reap many synergies with HPL. IOC has a big refinery in the area neighbouring HPL. Also, its pipelines are connected with HPL, Indrajit Bose, Exec
Image makeover
NC Jha, Director Technical, took charge as the acting Chairman of Coal India (CIL) after Partha S Bhattacharya retired on February 28.

