India, March 12 -- India's Oil Exploration & Production sector powers the nation's energy needs amid rising demand. In H1 FY26, crude oil output hit 15.6 MMT, up 3.3% YoY, while natural gas production reached 19,306 MMSCM, growing 6.4%. Despite this, import dependency lingers around 88%, pushing focus on deeper offshore and tech-driven finds to boost self reliance.

With a market capitalization of Rs 3,41,806.19 crore, the shares of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd were trading at Rs 271.80 per share, increasing around 0.39 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 270.75 apiece.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is India's largest crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The PSU plays a crucial...