MRPL Annual Report FY 2025-26: Profit After Tax Surges to ₹1,931 Crore on Stronger Refining Margins
MRPL reported a standalone Profit After Tax of ₹1,931 crore in FY 2025-26, up sharply from ₹51 crore in FY 2024-25, driven by a GRM improvement to US$ 9.22/bbl from US$ 4.45/bbl. Revenue from Operations stood at ₹1,05,155 crore, and the Board declared a final dividend of ₹4 per share totalling ₹701.04 crore. The refinery processed 16.774 MMT of crude at 111.8% capacity utilisation despite a planned Phase-II shutdown, while the retail network expanded to 252 HiQ outlets. The company is advancing Green Hydrogen, Bio-ATF, and SAF projects as part of its Net Zero 2038 roadmap.

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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) reported a sharp improvement in financial performance for FY 2025-26, with standalone Profit After Tax rising to ₹1,931 crore from ₹51 crore in FY 2024-25. The recovery was driven by a significant rebound in Gross Refining Margin (GRM), stronger product cracks, and a favourable crude basket, even as the company navigated a planned Phase-II refinery shutdown and volatile global energy markets.
Financial Performance
The company's standalone financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 reflect a substantial year-on-year improvement across key profitability metrics. Revenue from Operations moderated slightly to ₹1,05,155 crore from ₹1,09,280 crore in FY 2024-25, while Profit Before Tax surged to ₹4,022 crore from ₹113 crore. The Board declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per equity share (40%), involving a total payout of ₹701.04 crore, which was subsequently confirmed as the final dividend for FY 2025-26.
| Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹1,05,155 crore | ₹1,09,280 crore |
| Profit Before Tax: | ₹4,022 crore | ₹113 crore |
| Profit After Tax: | ₹1,931 crore | ₹51 crore |
| Gross Refining Margin (GRM): | US$ 9.22/bbl | US$ 4.45/bbl |
| Exports: | ₹29,880 crore | ₹36,466 crore |
| Dividend per Share: | ₹4 | Nil |
On a consolidated basis, Profit Before Tax stood at ₹4,014.90 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹118.89 crore in the prior year. Total Comprehensive Income on a consolidated basis was ₹1,926.58 crore versus ₹36.35 crore.
Operational Highlights
Despite the planned shutdown of the Phase-II Refinery Complex during April–May 2025, the refinery processed 16.774 MMT of crude oil and achieved a capacity utilisation of 111.8%, with a distillate yield of 81.94%. Several production records were set during the year:
- Highest-ever HSD production of 6.78 MMT (previous best: 6.68 MMT in FY 2024-25)
- Highest-ever Xylol production of 34.3 TMT (previous best: 23.91 TMT)
- Highest-ever Toluene production of 4.4 TMT (previous best: 0.78 TMT)
- Highest-ever MTO production of 21 TMT (previous best: 5.9 TMT)
- Highest-ever quarterly crude throughput of 4.56 MMT in Q3 FY 2025-26
- Highest-ever product export of 723.2 TMT in September 2025
- Highest-ever VLCC handled: 13 nos. during FY 2025-26 (previous best: 9 nos.)
MRPL's crude basket comprises 273 different grades sourced from multiple regions globally. Four new crude varieties were processed during the year: HOUT from the Neutral Zone (API ~32.5), Sarir Mesla from Libya (API ~37.24), Gindungo from Angola (API ~32.71), and Mostarda from Angola (API ~28.30).
Marketing and Retail Expansion
MRPL commissioned 85 new HiQ retail outlets during FY 2025-26, taking the total number of operational outlets to 252. The company entered Andhra Pradesh for the first time, expanding its retail footprint across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Combined Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel sales through the retail network reached 343.9 million litres during the year. All Motor Spirit sold through MRPL retail outlets complied with the E20 mandate, achieving ethanol blending of 19.76%.
| Marketing Metric: | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| New HiQ Outlets Commissioned: | 85 |
| Total Operational Outlets: | 252 |
| MS & HSD Retail Sales: | 343.9 million litres |
| Ethanol Blending (MS): | 19.76% |
| EV Charging Stations Commissioned: | 76 |
| Auto Fuels & ATF Dispatched via PMHBL Pipeline: | 4.07 MMT |
The Devangonthi Marketing Terminal near Bengaluru became fully operational during the year, strengthening logistics capabilities for inland markets. The company also commissioned 76 EV charging stations across its HiQ retail outlets.
Joint venture Shell MRPL Aviation Fuel and Services Limited (SMAFSL) achieved a turnover of ₹2,706 crore during FY 2025-26, representing a growth of 6.15% over the previous year's turnover.
Key Financial Ratios
| Ratio: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Service Coverage Ratio (ISCR): | 7.11x | 2.45x | +190.20% |
| Operating Profit Margin: | 5.31% | 1.00% | +431.00% |
| Net Profit Margin: | 2.17% | 0.05% | +4240.00% |
| Return on Net Worth: | 14.25% | 0.39% | +3553.85% |
| Current Ratio: | 1.14x | 0.98x | +16.33% |
| Debt Equity Ratio: | 1.01x | 0.99x | -2.02% |
Sustainability and ESG Initiatives
MRPL has established a Net Zero target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2038. During FY 2025-26, the company achieved a reduction of 9.63% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity and an absolute reduction of 11.44% compared to the FY 2022-23 baseline. Total fuel savings of 43,436 MTOE were achieved through energy efficiency improvement measures. Renewable energy generated by MRPL during the year was 34,640 GJ, while renewable energy consumed was 7,56,248 GJ.
The company is progressing key clean energy projects:
| Project: | Capacity / Details | Approved Cost | Target Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hydrogen Plant: | 500 TPA | ₹56 crore | March 2027 |
| Demo Bio-ATF Plant: | 20 KLPD | ₹364 crore | January 2027 |
| Power System Upgradation: | 220/33 KV grid connectivity | ₹385 crore | September 2026 |
| Iso Butyl Benzene (IBB) Demo Plant: | 200 TPA | ₹69 crore | Under commissioning |
R&D and Innovation
MRPL's Innovation Center continued to advance R&D across AI/ML, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, plastic circularity, and crude-to-chemicals. R&D expenditure rose to ₹4,672.57 lakhs in FY 2025-26 from ₹4,018 lakhs in FY 2024-25, an increase of 16.29%. The company holds 42 patents filed, including 13 granted patents and one United States patent. The indigenously developed Gradual Olefins and Aromatics Technology (GOAT) was awarded the Best Innovation Award in R&D for the fourth consecutive year by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
CSR and Corporate Governance
The CSR budget for FY 2025-26 was ₹65.42 crore, with total expenditure of ₹48.67 crore across education, healthcare, sanitation, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment initiatives under the "Samrakshan" programme. MRPL achieved 51% procurement (₹1,120 crore) from Micro and Small Enterprises against a target of 25%, and procurement from women-owned MSEs reached 5.6% (₹122.4 crore), surpassing the 3% target.
The company received numerous recognitions during the year, including the FIPI Innovator of the Year (Team) Award 2025, the 24th Global Greentech Environment and Sustainability Award 2025, the Mahatma Award for HR Excellence, and 11 awards at the PRCI Excellence Awards 2025. MRPL's total employee strength as on March 31, 2026 stood at 2,450, comprising 2,231 male and 219 female employees.
Historical Stock Returns for Mangalore Refinery & Petroleum
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How sustainable is the current Gross Refining Margin of US$ 9.22/bbl given the ongoing volatility in global crude prices and geopolitical tensions?
What is the projected timeline for MRPL to achieve its Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions target by 2038, and how will the upcoming Green Hydrogen and Bio-ATF plants contribute to this goal?
Will the expansion into Andhra Pradesh and the commissioning of the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal significantly increase MRPL's market share against established competitors in South India?


































