Inventory losses from crude price volatility
Q1 FY26 saw ₹6,500 crore inventory loss due to falling crude prices; similar volatility could impact future earnings.
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Petrochemical margin pressure from global oversupply
Petrochemical spreads remain subdued due to weak global demand and new capacity additions, especially from China, pressuring margins.
LPG compensation uncertainty
Government approved ₹30,000 crore compensation for LPG under-recoveries, but modalities and timing of receipt are unclear, impacting cash flows.
Market cap undervaluation despite strong assets
Analyst highlighted that market cap has stagnated at ~₹2 lakh crore despite asset base exceeding ₹5 lakh crore, reflecting lack of investor confidence in earnings stability.