On behalf of the Board of Directors of your Company, it is my pleasure to present the 66th Annual Report on the performance of your Company containing Audited Financial Statements (Standalone as well as Consolidated) together with the Auditors' Report and the Comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the year ended 31st March 2025.
Despite the volatility in energy market during the year, your Company was able to achieve significant performance milestones on both physical and financial parameters with concerted efforts. Your Company has registered another year of excellent performance and made substantial progress on most of the priority areas and is committed to make contributions for the energy security of the country, while creating value propositions for its various stakeholders.
1. SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS
A. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the year, your Company has earned total income of ' 23,987.07 crore (Standalone) and ' 37,830.04 crore (Consolidated) as against ' 24,514.28 crore (Standalone) and ' 37,646.48 crore (Consolidated) in the previous year. The Net profit margin of the Company for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25 was 27.64% (Standalone) and 19.47% (Consolidated) as against 25.09% (Standalone) and 19.23% (Consolidated) in the previous year.
The Profit Before Tax (PBT) in FY 2024-25 was ' 7,850.95 crore (Standalone) and ' 9,436.43 crore (Consolidated) against PBT of ' 6,745.40 crore (Standalone) and ' 8,845.91 crore (Consolidated) in the previous year. Your Company has registered Profit After Tax (PAT) at ' 6,114.19 crore (Standalone) and ' 7,039.63 crore (Consolidated) during the FY 2024-25 against ' 5,551.85 crore (Standalone) and ' 6,980.45 crore (Consolidated) in the previous year.
The average crude oil price realisation in the FY 2024-25 has been US$ 78.09 per barrel as against US$ 83.03 per barrel realised in the previous year. The average natural gas price remained unchanged at US$ 6.50 per MMBTU for both the years ended 31st March 2025 and 31st March 2024.
i) Key financial figures of the Standalone Financial Statements for FY 2024-25 are summarized below:
Particulars
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2023-24
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Income from Operations
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22,117.22
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22,129.79
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Other Income
|
1,869.85
|
2,384.49
|
EBITDA
|
10,635.95
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11,643.30
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Finance Cost
|
866.32
|
760.08
|
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortisation
|
1,918.68
|
1,775.10
|
Exceptional items
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-
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*2,362.72
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Profit Before Tax
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7,850.95
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6,745.40
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Profit After Tax
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6,114.19
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5,551.85
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Particulars
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2023-24
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Appropriations
|
|
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Interim Dividend
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1,626.61
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1,301.29
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Final Dividend of previous year
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406.65
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596.42
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Re-measurement of the net Defined Benefit Plans transferred from Other Comprehensive Income
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18.26
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45.68
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* ' 2,362.72 crore was reported as an exceptional item in the FY 2023-24 on account of accumulated Service Tax /GST on royalty till 31st March 2023 (including interest). The matter is sub-judice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
ii) Key financial figures for our Group Performance [Consolidated] for FY 2024-25 are summarized below:
Particulars
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2023-24
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Income from Operations
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36,163.75
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36,303.62
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Other Income
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1,666.29
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1,342.86
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EBITDA
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12,823.92
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14,304.12
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Finance Cost
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1,069.26
|
963.67
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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortisation
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2,318.23
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2,128.98
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Exceptional items
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-
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* 2,365.56
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Profit Before Tax
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9,436.43
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8,845.91
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Profit After Tax
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7,039.63
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6,980.45
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Appropriations
|
|
|
Interim Dividend
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1,626.61
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1,301.29
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Final Dividend of previous year
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406.65
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596.09
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Re-measurement of the net Defined Benefit Plans transferred from Other Comprehensive Income
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16.18
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49.22
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* Exceptional items of ' 2365.56 crore during F.Y. 2023-24 includes ' 2,362.72 crore towards accumulated Service Tax /GST on royalty till 31st March 2023 (including interest) which is sub-judice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court and ' 2.84 crore incurred towards loss due to fire at Numaligarh Refinery.
iii) Financial Performance of our Material Subsidiary - Numaligarh Refinery Limited -
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) registered PAT of ' 1,607.77 crore during FY 2024-25 as compared to ' 2,160.11 crore in the previous year. It also registered revenue from operations during the FY 2024-25 at ' 25,146.68 crore as compared to ' 23,730.61 crore in the previous year. Profit before tax (PBT) for the FY 2024-25 was lower by 23.94% at ' 2,215.28 crore as compared to ' 2,912.37 crore of the previous year. The lower PBT and PAT was on account of reduced spread for the primary products during the financial year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for PAT stood at 18.73% since commencement of commercial production. The Earning per Share (EPS) for the FY 2024-25 stood at? 10.24.
iv) Capex Performance
On group level, Company has made capex investments of ' 18,169.67 crore during FY 2024-25 which includes capex of ' 9,108.82 crore by Numaligarh Refinery Limited primarily for refinery capacity augmentation from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA. In addition, investment of ' 1,859.37 crore was made towards OIL's proportionate share of capex of its JVs & Associates during FY 2024-25.
The aforesaid investment of ' 18,169.67 crore further includes ' 4,298.33 crore towards exploration and development activities at Standalone level.
v) Contribution to Exchequer
The Company has been one of the largest contributors to the Government exchequer in the form of duties, taxes
and dividend. During FY 2024-25, an amount of ' 11,231.86 crore was paid to the exchequer as against ' 11,418.19 crore paid in the previous year. An amount of ' 6,922.51 crore was paid to the Central Exchequer and ' 4,309.35 crore to the States Exchequers compared to ' 7,206.67 crore and ' 4,211.53 crore paid in the previous year. The break-up of contribution to Central and State Exchequers is as under:
Particulars
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2023-24
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Corporate Tax
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2,325.37
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2,153.51
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SAED
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773.49
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1,405.10
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Cess
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2,567.04
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2,482.00
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Dividend & GST
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1,256.62
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1,166.06
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Central Exchequer
|
6,922.51
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7,206.67
|
Royalty
|
2,986.84
|
2,923.97
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VAT & Others
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1,322.51
|
1,287.56
|
States Exchequers
|
4,309.35
|
4,211.53
|
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION
|
11,231.86
|
11,418.19
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B. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
(i) Crude Oil
Recognizing the evolving dynamics of the global energy landscape, your Company is executing a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at ensuring sustainable growth and strengthening operational resilience. During the FY 2024-25, crude oil production was 3.458 MMT as against the production of 3.359 MMT in the previous year, which is 2.95% growth over the last year. The crude oil sale was 3.346 MMT as compared to 3.288 MMT during the previous year. Your Company achieved higher production
by arresting the decline in mature fields through the deployment of IOR/EOR techniques, monetization & faster development of new discoveries, production optimization, induction of new technology, recovery from missed opportunities, infill drilling, monetization of sick wells, Cyclic Steam Stimulation (in Rajasthan) and upgradation of surface facilities & infrastructure.
Due to various reasons like environment and impact of LMD (Low Market Demand) of NG (associated) there was an opportunity loss of crude oil of 0.002773 MMT not attributable to the Company.
Despite the fact that there is 2.95 % increase in crude oil production, revenue from crude oil has decreased marginally due to decrease in crude oil price in the FY 2024-25. The price realization in respect of crude oil was USD 78.09/bbl in the FY 2024-25 as against USD 83.03/bbl in the previous year, registering decrease of USD 4.94/bbl. The price of crude oil is determined on monthly basis considering monthly average price of Benchmarked International Basket of crude oil and is further adjusted for quality differential.
(ii) Natural Gas
Building on its operational excellence, your Company achieved multiple record highs during FY 2024-25 while navigating market challenges. During the FY 2024-25, natural gas production was 3252 MMSCM, which was highest ever achieved since inception, as compared to production of 3182 MMSCM in the previous year. The Sale of natural gas during FY 2024-25 was 2668 MMSCM as compared to 2521 MMSCM during the previous year. However, total opportunity loss in natural gas production due to LMD (Low Market Demand) and low upliftment by major consumer is 137 MMSCM which is not attributable to the Company. The revenue from Natural Gas in the FY 2024-25 was ' 5514.09 crore as against ' 5189.98 crore in the previous year. The average natural gas price realization was USD 6.50 / MMBTU in the FY 2024-25 which was same as in the previous year. Price of Natural Gas is determined in terms of "New Domestic Natural Gas Pricing Guidelines 2014", as amended in April 2023, wherein price of natural gas produced from nominated
fields is fixed at 10% of the Indian Crude Basket price as notified by petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) on monthly basis with a floor price of US$ 4 per MMBTU and a ceiling price of US$ 6.5 per MMBTU to apply for fiscal year 2023-24 and 2024-25. Thereafter, the ceiling price shall increase by US$ 0.25 per MMBTU in each financial year.
(iii) Total Production
Total oil & gas production during FY 2024-25 is 6.710 MMTOE O+OEG (oil & oil gas equivalent), which is also the highest ever O+OEG production since inception.
The oil production shows consistent year-over-year growth, increasing from 3.01 MMT in 2021-22 to 3.458 MMT in 2024-25. This represents a growth of about 14.9% over the period. With various efforts undertaken by your company, the 2P recovery factor of the major producing fields is anticipated to rise substantially up to 33-50%.
Gas production shows growth from 3.05 BCM in 2021-22 to 3.252 BCM in 2024-25. The overall growth is about 6.6% over the period. Strategic initiatives have resulted in reduction of flaring by 0.125 MMSCMD in FY 2024-25 compared to FY 2023-24, thereby contributing to enhanced sales and increased production.
(iv) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
During FY 2024-25, the LPG Recovery Plant recorded an availability of 99.89%, while plant efficiency in terms of butane recovery stood at 98.62%, compared to the design specification of 98%. The plant processed an average of 1.83 MMSCMD (66.18 MMSCFD) gas with an
average butane of 1.01% (v/v) in the feed gas in the FY 2024-25. The LPG Recovery Plant was in operation for 337 days and 30,525 metric tons of LPG was produced during the year. Along with LPG, 20,375 metric tons of Condensate was also recovered as by-product which was added to the crude oil production of the Company. LPG Filling Plant was in operation for 275 days. Revenue earned by selling LPG during FY 2024-25 was ' 178.34 crore. As part of a concerted strategy, your company has closed down bottling operations of the LPG filling plant w.e.f. 01.04.2024 and now the entire quantity of LPG produced is getting dispensed in bulk tankers to IOCL. Owing to closure of LPG Cylinder Bottling plant, annual estimated savings is approximately ' 9 crore. Net realization of Condensate was ' 30.45 crore during the FY 2024-25 as against ' 34.13 crore in the previous year.
(v) Pipeline Operations
In FY 2024-25, the crude oil pipeline achieved a record transportation volume of 7.145 MMT of crude oil, surpassing the previous year's 6.712 MMT and marking the highest-ever throughput. The Digboi-Naharkatia- Bongaigaon Sector transported 3.306 MMT of crude oil for the Company and 1.024 MMT of crude oil for ONGC. The Barauni-Bongaigaon sector transported 2.789 MMT of imported crude oil for Bongaigaon Refinery. The Company delivered highest ever 2.789 MMT of Imported crude to Bongaigaon refinery during the FY 2024-25. Your Company also transported 1.574 MMT of petroleum products through Numaligarh-Siliguri Product Pipeline with pipeline utilization of 91.46%. The total revenue earned from transportation business was ' 572.23 crore (excluding ' 9.28 crore earned from telecom business) during the FY 2024-25 against ' 533.66 crore (excluding ' 11.82 crore earned from telecom business) during the previous year.
Development of Surface Facilities for Production and Evacuation of Crude Oil, Natural Gas and Associated Products:
To support enhanced production from oil and natural gas fields, your Company is undertaking the development of advanced surface facilities designed to efficiently manage the projected increase in crude oil, produced water and natural gas volumes.
• Nadua and East Khagorijan Fields (Dibrugarh District, Assam): Currently operating through Quick Production Setups (QPS), both fields are poised for substantial increases in oil and gas output.
To accommodate this, a state-of-the-art Oil Collecting Station (OCS) is being established at
Nadua, while a Group Gathering Station (GGS) is under development at East Khagorijan. These facilities are designed with enhanced fluid and gas handling capacities. Both installations will include Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), with treated water reinjected into oil wells to boost production.
Ý Baghjan Field (Tinsukia District, Assam): To
unlock the full production potential of this high- yielding field, a modern Field Gas Gathering Station (FGGS) is being constructed. This facility will handle the collection, processing, and transportation of non-associated natural gas. It will be equipped with gas dehydration units, effluent treatment systems, and non-luminous flare stacks, conforming to international oilfield safety standards. Upon commissioning, the FGGS is expected to significantly increase gas output and improve the quality of gas supplied for downstream applications.
Ý Lakwagaon Field (Sivasagar District, Assam):
Your company is also developing an integrated Group Gathering Station (GGS) at Lakwagaon Field, which will comprise an Oil Collecting Station (OCS), Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and a Water Injection Station (WIS). Once operational, this facility will enable the field to operate at optimal production capacity, ensuring efficient resource management and enhanced recovery.
Capacity Augmentation of Numaligarh Siliguri Product Pipeline (NSPL): Your company owns and operates a 16 inch cross country Numaligarh Siliguri Product Pipeline (NSPL) of length 654 Km and with existing capacity of 1.72 MMTPA for transporting products of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) viz., Motor Spirit (MS), High Speed Diesel (HSD) and Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO). The NSPL Capacity Augmentation Project has been undertaken to increase the existing pipeline throughput from 1.72 MMTPA to 5.5 MMTPA, in order to evacuate the additional petroleum products following the expansion of NRL's refinery capacity from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance has always been a top priority and for strengthening of HSE, several initiatives have been implemented in this project as well, such as the installation of safety training kiosks at all sites, regular monthly motivation programs for all project workers, the establishment of safety galleries, special focus in maximizing near miss incident reporting etc.
Other Significant Steps / Initiatives
• Compliance with OISD Safety Guidelines and Strengthening of Field Installations
In line with the Company's commitment to the highest safety standards, a comprehensive study was undertaken to address observations raised by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD). Based on the recommendations, mitigation measures are being systematically implemented on a turnkey basis. This initiative will not only ensure closure of legacy gaps but also reinforce the operational safety and reliability of field installations in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Refurbishment and Centralisation of Vintage Facilities
To align with evolving regulatory frameworks, including OMR 2017, OISD standards and the guidelines of PNGRB, CEA, DGMS and Pollution Control Boards, the Company initiated a detailed assessment of its vintage facilities. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared to evaluate both the technical feasibility and economic viability of refurbishment and centralisation, considering current production profiles. The study also explored the establishment of a greenfield Condensate Recovery Plant, positioning the Company to modernise ageing infrastructure and enhance resource utilisation.
Gap Analysis for Production Optimisation in Mature Fields
Recognising the need to maximise recovery from its mature assets in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the Company has undertaken a gap analysis to benchmark production potential against current performance. The exercise is designed to identify systemic bottlenecks, propose targeted mitigation strategies and support their implementation in the field. This initiative is expected to improve operational efficiency, close performance gaps and unlock incremental production, thereby strengthening long-term energy security.
Hydraulic Fracturing for Enhanced Recovery:
Hydraulic fracturing is an established reservoir stimulation technique aimed at improving the productivity index of producing wells by creating conductive channels within the reservoir rock. During the year, the Company successfully executed hydraulic fracturing operations in its Upper Assam fields, which have demonstrated encouraging results in terms of productivity enhancement. Building on these outcomes, a structured programme of additional hydraulic fracturing jobs has been planned for FY 2025-26. This initiative emphasizes Company's focus on deploying advanced recovery technologies to maximise output from mature fields and optimise reservoir performance in line with long-term production strategies.
• Sick well liquidation: Liquidation of sick wells is given top priority for arresting decline and enhancing production from old fields. Total 166 nos of Workover jobs for sick well liquidation were completed in 2024-25, including both rigless (Live Condition Perforation) and with rig, and 66 nos of wells were brought into production with onstream potential gain of 430 KLPD (279 MTPD) as on 31.03.2025. Total 30 nos of Workover rigs were deployed for liquidation of sick wells during the financial year 2024-25, and internationally reputed consultant D&M was engaged for analysis of 25 nos of sick wells apart from study by in-house teams for maximizing potential gain from sick well liquidation.
• Plunger Lift System: During FY 2024-25, the Plunger Lift System was successfully implemented across all three of our fields - Eastern, Central, and Western. The system has proven effective in enhancing overall production performance.
• Radial Drilling: Radial Drilling Technology offers a fast and cost-effective approach to enhance hydrocarbon recovery from marginal and mature oil and gas fields. To extend the drainage area in productive formations using this technology, a number of wells were successfully completed during the year, resulting in improved crude oil and natural gas output.
Workover Resources:
As of 31st July 2025, a total of 29 Workover Rigs are operational and are currently deployed across the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to these, two in-house Workover Rigs are presently under the commissioning phase, further augmenting the available fleet for enhanced field operations.
In addition to the above, one Workover Rig is operational in the Rajasthan Field. In line with our strategic objective to enhance operational efficiency and optimize well interventions, the company has already initiated the procurement and hiring process for additional Workover Rigs as well as Snubbing Unit. These efforts are aimed at strengthening our well servicing capabilities and ensuring timely execution of workover operations to maximize asset productivity.
Procurement action has been initiated for 7 (seven) new workover rigs to enhance capacity. This initiative aims to modernize the fleet, mitigate potential downtime and safety risks associated with aging equipment, and increase overall in-house rig availability and productivity.
Also action has been initiated to charter-hire 6 (six) new workover rigs for a period of seven years, replacing the six existing rigs scheduled for de-hiring at the end of the current calendar year. This initiative is expected to reduce maintenance requirements, minimize downtime, and enhance overall productivity.
After these procurements the number of Workover Rigs will go upto 33 within this FY and will go upto 39 within two years.
(vi) Renewable Energy
In alignment with the national vision for clean energy transition, your Company has continued to expand its renewable energy portfolio and strengthen its presence in the green energy sector. As of 31st March 2025, the total installed capacity of the Company for renewable energy was 188.1 MW comprising of 174.1 MW from wind energy and 14.0 MW from solar energy. During the FY 2024-25, the Company has generated revenue of ' 111.74 crore from its renewable energy projects.
Further, to develop green energy infrastructure in the northeastern part of the country, the Company incorporated a Joint Venture Company i.e. APGCL OIL Green Power Limited (AOGPL) on 21st February 2025 in association with Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) wherein APGCL holds 51% stake and OIL holds 49% stake. AOGPL has identified primarily solar power projects of total capacity of 645 MW in the State of Assam. Foundation stone for the initial 25 MW Solar power project in Namrup, Assam has been laid by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Assam on 14th June 2024.
(vii) Operational Performance of NRL
NRL processed 3066 TMT of crude oil during the FY 2024-25 against its design capacity of 3000 TMTPA, reflecting strong operational efficiency and consistency. Domestic crude oil received from OIL and ONGC during the year was 3033 TMT, which is the highest ever domestic crude oil received by the refinery in a year. In addition to domestic crude oil, the refinery also processed 22 TMT of champion grade imported crude oil from Brunei and a small quantity of crude oil condensate (0.147 TMT) from the nearby Hazarigaon field (DSF) operated by Vedanta Limited.
A higher capacity utilization of the refinery could be maintained due to the availability of domestic crude oil and improved reliability of the refinery units. Secondary processing units, Diesel Hydrotreater (DHDT) and Hydrocracker Unit (HCU) were operated at a higher throughput of 108% and 102% respectively. Some of the major projects being undertaken by NRL are as under:-
Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project (NREP):
The flagship Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project under execution at NRL is a brown field initiative to introduce an independent train of process units adjacent to the existing 3 MMTPA plant incorporating the latest refining technology to process variety of international crudes. The project shall triple the crude processing capacity of NRL from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA. In addition to conventional units, the refinery component of the project includes Petro Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (PFCC) for downstream petrochemical integration and Residue Processing & Treating Unit (RPTU) for maximizing bottom residue upgradation. As on 31.03.2025, overall physical progress is 71.9% and financial progress is 68.4%.
Paradip Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline (PNCPL):
As a part of the refinery expansion project, NRL is executing a crude oil pipeline project from Paradip in Odisha to Numaligarh, Assam. The crude oil pipeline will traverse through five states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. The length of the pipeline is 1,635 KMs and 9 MMTPA in capacity. Crude Oil Import Terminal (COIT) is also being constructed at Paradip on BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) basis to facilitate storage and pumping of the crude oil. As on 31.03.2025, overall physical progress is 83.8% and financial progress is 80.8%.
Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL):
NRL, in collaboration with two other foreign companies, have formed the Joint Venture Company i.e. "Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited", which is setting up a second- generation bio-refinery at Numaligarh, Assam to produce ethanol from non-food grade feed stock bamboo. The approved cost is ' 4,930 crore. The first trial run has been conducted successfully to establish conversion of bamboo to ethanol. During the trial run, bamboo was successfully processed through the digestor, bamboo washing section, enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation sections. The project is targeted to be commissioned by end of August, 2025. As on 31.03.2025, overall physical progress is 99.2% and financial progress is 99.64%.
C. EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS
i) Exploration Thrust: Acquiring Acreages
Leaping forward from the jungles of Digboi oilfield, your Company has spread its wings managing Assets across different States and Geographies of the country. Today the Company has operational presence in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh & Rajasthan and offshore areas in Andaman, Kerala-Konkan & KG shallow waters. The Company is operating in 01 (one) PEL and 25 (twenty-five) PML areas, allotted under the nomination regime in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. As part of its
endeavor to gain access to more Prospective Sedimentary Basins, your Company has been actively participating in the OALP Bidding Rounds and secured a sizeable portfolio of OALP Blocks for carrying out exploration in unexplored frontiers for making new discoveries. The Company is currently carrying out exploration activities in 26 OALP blocks (excluding 4 relinquished blocks viz., 2 in Rajasthan and 1 each in Assam & Odisha) in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland (PEL grant awaited), Odisha, Rajasthan and offshore areas in Andaman and Kerala-Konkan. The Company also holds Participating Interest (PI) in 03 (three) NELP Blocks with operatorship in 01 (one) Block and as non-operator in the remaining 02 (two) Blocks as on 31st March, 2025. The Company also has 3 (three) DSF blocks as operator, one block each in Tripura and Krishna-Godavari Shallow Offshore under DSF-II Bid round and one block in Rajasthan under DSF-III Bid round.
The total operating acreage covers an area of 52,298 Sq. Km across 56 nos. of Blocks as on 31st March, 2025.
Building on the momentum, your Company had submitted bids in six (6) Blocks under OALP Bid Round IX of which 2 Blocks each are in Mahanadi & KG ultra¬ deep offshore and 1 Block each in Gujarat onshore & Meghalaya as Operator with a total area of 40,590 Sq. Km and 3 Blocks (1 Block each in Meghalaya, Gujarat onshore and Mahanadi ultra-deep offshore) jointly with ONGC as operator with a total area of 10,965 Sq. Km. OIL & ONGC were the lead bidder in the respective Blocks and thereafter, all the 9 Blocks (total area 51,555 Sq. Km) have been successfully secured and Revenue Sharing Contracts were signed on 15.04.2025.
Strategic acquisition of new acreages has been one of the key focus areas of your company & is committed to carry out exploration in newer and challenging areas of the Northeast, making entry into other prospective Basins like the Cambay and gradually increasing its offshore footprint in ultradeep frontiers like Mahanadi, KG & Andaman Basins.
Such initiatives are based on the long-term vision to supplement existing domestic reserves portfolio in¬ line with the Government of India's vision to intensify exploration in different sedimentary basins of India and increase domestic oil and gas production.
ii) Exploration & Development Activities and Discoveries
Seismic API & drilling activities are upfront early milestone events of exploration cycle that are achieved through synchronized conduct of a gamut of closely related activities. Your Company has carried out 444.46 LKM of 2D seismic survey and 1150.82 Sq. Km. of 3D seismic survey in Nominated PMLs & OALP Blocks during the FY 2024-25. So far, out of 29 OALP blocks with valid PEL that were awarded under OALP Round I to VIII, the Company has completed committed seismic acquisition in 28 OALP blocks. Seismic commitment in one Block could be partially accomplished due to logistical challenges. Your Company drilled 22 (twenty-two) exploratory wells and 35 (thirty-five) development wells leading to a total of 57 wells drilled during FY 2024-25. Based on the conduct of robust G&G analysis & studies by the Company's in-house team of geoscientists,
vetted by reputed international experts, your Company has identified drilling locations in all basins where it is operating at present.
Your Company is carrying out meticulous execution of near field exploration programs that entails making newer discoveries close to existing oil/gas fields and establishing commercial reserves that can be monetized faster and thereby supplementing oil and gas production from old fields. During FY 2024-25, your company has made 2 (two) discoveries in Mechaki PML in Assam viz. one oil discovery in well Mechaki-6 and one gas discovery in well Mechaki-7. Both the wells were drilled targeting Paleocene-Lower Eocene plays exceeding 5700 meter reflecting Company's operational skill and expertise in reaching deeper and challenging geological targets. Well Mechaki-6 is the deepest producing onland well in Company's operational area. The well Mechaki-7 is also planned for monetization. With the onset of production from well Mechaki-6, the Mechaki PML has been successfully upgraded onto producing status from non-producing category. The discovery at Mechaki-6 after monetisation, produced 0.00513 MMT during FY 2024-25.
In a significant breakthrough, the Company has also established hydrocarbon presence for the first time in North-Bank of River Brahmaputra in Assam in exploratory well Kobochapori-1 drilled in Block AA- ONHP-2017/10 awarded under OALP-I Round. The North Bank of Brahmaputra has been at the center stage of explorationists, enigmatic for decades, however, with the oil discovery in Kobochapori area, the presence of a working petroleum system in this part of the Assam Shelf Basin has been finally established. This discovery
will provide strong impetus to the ongoing North Bank exploration efforts. These outcomes are a direct result of the Company's integrated approach combining Near¬ field exploration with Rank exploratory initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to augmenting domestic hydrocarbon production and advancing India's energy self-reliance.
Under OALP regime, the Company has completed drilling of seven (7) nos. of exploratory wells viz, Jambheshwar-1 (RJ-ONHP-2019/2) in Rajasthan, Dima Hasao-1 (AA- ONHP-2018/3), Kobochapori-1 (AA-ONHP-2017/10) & Namrup Borhat-2 (AA-ONHP-2017/20) in Assam, Puri- 3 (MN-ONHP-2018/2) & Cuttack-2 (MN-ONHP-2018/5) in Odisha and Vijaya Puram-1 (AN-OSHP-2018/2) in Andaman Offshore. Another three (3) wells are under drilling viz. Maijan-1 (AA-ONHP-2017/18) in Assam, Bhadrak-1 (MN-ONHP-2018/3) in Odisha & Vijaya Puram-2 (AN-OSHP-2018/1) in Andaman Offshore.
In its endeavor to monetize DSF assets in an expeditious manner, your Company, during the year, has successfully drilled 03 development wells for production of natural gas in the DSF Block RJ/ONDSF/BakhriTibba/2021 in Rajasthan as per the committed work program. Evacuation infrastructure is in place and gas production will commence shortly from the Block. Likewise, your Company is also gearing up to start the drilling of its first ever well in the state of Tripura in the DSF Block AA/ ONDSF/Tulamara/2018.
In addition to robust G&G studies carried in-house, a multiple number of specialized technical studies have been conducted through reputed international Consultancy firms to derive independent opinions on the drillable prospects identified for drilling. This includes Petroleum System Modelling (PSM) studies which have been carried out in Mahanadi, Assam Shelf, Andaman, Kerala Konkan & Bikaner Nagaur Basins to understand the regional petroleum system elements and mitigate exploration risks. This has helped in re-affirmation of the exploratory and development locations planned to be drilled by the Company in different sedimentary basins of the country.
Technical due-diligence of Blocks offered under OALP Bid Round-IX was also carried out internally which was validated by third party international experts.
Further, reservoir related studies to maximize oil/gas recovery from producing fields, has led to identification of infill development locations in Lakwagaon, Dikom- Chabua, Hapjan and other areas in Assam as well as Baghewala heavy oilfield in Rajasthan as part of field development campaigns.
During the year, your Company deployed a strong fleet of drilling rigs - 21 nos. in total (10 nos. in-house & 11 nos. chartered hired) for carrying out the planned drilling activities in its operational areas in Assam, Rajasthan, Mahanadi and Andaman offshore. With projections of increased drilling requirements in forthcoming years, your Company is working to procure/hire additional rigs in next few years.
Introduction of Integrated Drilling Services (IDS) has significantly improved operational efficiency, especially in deeper wells. With enhanced bit performance and coordinated service delivery, wells are now drilled in substantially lesser time.
The Company is planning to commence Multilateral Drilling in one of the prolific oil fields in Barekuri area, Assam to effectively address land scarcity challenges. This drilling technology will enable multiple branches from a single wellbore, thereby significantly reducing the surface footprint, enhancing reservoir access, improving production rates, and lowering infrastructure and environmental costs.
To cater to the rising drilling demand and improve operational efficiency, the duration of charter hire services has been significantly extended. The strategic induction of a mix of 2000 HP and 3000 HP rigs has added greater flexibility for drilling deeper and more challenging wells. This planned expansion will also increase the available rig fleet, facilitating the achievement of drilling targets within reduced timelines. The procurement of new-generation rigs will further boost drilling performance, minimize non-productive time, and enable faster and more cost-effective well completion.
Your Company initiated AGG & GM data acquisition campaign in the North-Eastern Region to decipher regional geological setting & plays covering OALP acreages, PMLs and areas around Kaziranga & Mikir hills with a cumulative quantum of 34,190 Flight LKM. The acquisition campaign commenced on 16th February, 2025 and a total of 5,711 Flight LKM has been acquired as of 31st March 2025.
Considering Company's above cited 2D, 3D and AGG & GM Survey, total equivalent Seismic survey completed for the FY 2024-25 stands at 4203 Sq. Km.
For comprehensive appraisal of the Indian sedimentary basins, 2D seismic profiles have been planned in 07 onland sedimentary basins under Mission Anveshan by Government of India (GoI). Out of the total allocated project quantum of 20,275 LKM 2D seismic API, your Company is entrusted to carry out approx. 9,400 LKM seismic API in the unapprised areas of Rajasthan & Ganga-Punjab Basin with planned profiles covering the states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar & Uttar Pradesh. The 2D seismic acquisition in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (Azamgarh and Badaun) and Bihar (Muzaffarpur) has commenced and a total of 2602.92 LKM of 2D seismic data have been acquired as of 31st March 2025.
Further to boost exploration activities to provide valuable inputs to ascertain hydrocarbon potential in the Continental Shelf areas of the country in Western and Eastern offshore beyond EEZ boundary, GoI has initiated the Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) survey for 2D Seismic API. A total quantum of 30,000 LKM of 2D seismic API is proposed to be carried out in Eastern & Western Offshore (15,500 LKM in Western Sector by ONGC & 14,500 LKM in Eastern Sector by OIL). The 2D seismic data acquisition campaign by the Company has commenced and a total of 7362.55 LKM has been acquired as of 31st March, 2025.
The Company has been following a stage-gate approach for driving its exploration campaign in the OALP Blocks. The activities are focused on a holistic campaign through concerted efforts of not only completing the committed work program but to augment the understanding of the hydrocarbon prospectivity through additional/supplementary work programs, wherever necessary. Towards this end, the Company has carried out supplementary seismic API in the OALP Blocks in Mahanadi Basin to support the ongoing exploration campaign.
iii. Oil and Gas Reserves
a. Domestic
Your Company has strong oil and gas reserves base in domestic assets including JVs. The Reserves accrued during the FY 2024-25 is 5.8714 MMToE (2P). The particulars of oil and gas reserves as on 1st April, 2025 are furnished below:
Reserves
|
1P
|
2P
|
3P
|
Oil + Condensate Reserves (MMT)
|
29.4271
|
69.3852
|
90.0790
|
Balance Recoverable Gas (BCM)*
|
88.9198
|
139.0337
|
180.1169
|
O+OEG (MMTOE)
|
106.9778
|
190.2508
|
246.8594
|
*Based on projected volume of gas under various sales contracts, 1P, 2P and 3P Gas Reserves are 29.7160, 53.7330 and 63.7830 BCM respectively.
b. Overseas
As of 1st April 2025, the oil & gas reserves position of 04 (four) overseas producing assets (Company's Proportionate Share), namely, Vankorneft (Russia), Taas Yuryakh (Russia), Petro Carabobo (Venezuela) and Golfinho-Atum (Mozambique) are furnished below:
Reserves
|
1P
|
2P
|
3P
|
Oil + Condensate Reserves (MMT)
|
8.7083
|
20.5084
|
33.2024
|
Gas(BCM)
|
11.6373
|
20.3940
|
24.2794
|
O+OEG (MMTOE)
|
20.3456
|
40.9024
|
57.4818
|
2. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is ' 2000 crore. As on 31st March, 2025, the Paid-up Share Capital of the Company was ' 1626.61 crore [comprising of 162.66 crore equity shares of ' 10 each]. At present, the Government of India, the Promoter of the Company, is holding 56.66% of the total Paid-up Capital of the Company. The balance 43.34% of the Equity capital is held by Public and others including Bodies Corporate, Mutual Funds, Banks, Foreign Portfolio Corporates, Resident Individuals etc. The Company achieved the highest market capitalisation of ' 1,24,907.21 crore on 30th August 2024.
3. DIVIDEND
Your Company paid 1st Interim Dividend @ ' 3.00 per share (i.e. 30% on the paid-up equity share capital) amounting to ' 487.98 crore and 2nd Interim Dividend @ ' 7.00 per Share (i.e. 70% on paid up equity share capital) amounting to ' 1,138.63 crore for FY 2024-25. The Board of Directors has recommended a Final Dividend of ' 1.50 per share (i.e. 15% on the paid-up equity share capital) for FY 2024-25, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
4. CREDIT RATINGS
The Company's financial prudence is reflected in the current credit ratings ascribed by the ratings agencies as given below:
Category
|
Rating
Agency
|
Rating
|
Remark
|
International
|
Long
Term
|
Moody 's Investor Service
|
Baa3
(Stable)
|
At par with India's Sovereign rating
|
Long
Term
|
Fitch
Ratings
|
BBB-
(Stable)
|
At par with India's Sovereign rating
|
Domestic
|
Long
Term
|
CRISIL
|
CRISIL AAA (Stable)
|
Highest Rating
|
Short
Term
|
CRISIL
|
CRISIL A1+
|
Highest Rating
|
Long
Term
|
CARE
EDGE
|
CARE AAA (Stable)
|
Highest Rating
|
Short
Term
|
CARE
EDGE
|
CARE A1+
|
Highest Rating
|
5. DETAILS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS/ DEPOSITS
The particulars of investment made, loans extended, guarantees and securities provided along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient are provided in the standalone financial statements. (Ref. Note no. 6, 8, 43 & 46 to the standalone financial statements).
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during the year with related parties were in ordinary course of business and at arm's length basis. The policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions may be accessed on the Company's website at www.oil-india.com. Attention is also invited to Note- 46 to the financial statements and Form AOC-2 attached herewith.
7. HUMAN ASSETS
Your Company reaffirms its commitment to people as the core driver of value creation. In alignment with its Vision 2030 and 2040, the Company adopted best-in-class HR practices to build a future-ready, engaged workforce.
As on 31st March 2025, the Company employed 6,412 personnel, including 1,854 executives and 4,558 unionized staff. The attrition rate remained below 0.30%, reflecting strong employee engagement and retention. Women comprised around 7.8% of the workforce, with ongoing efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion across all roles. The Company accelerated its transformation into a future-ready organization by embedding strategic HR interventions aligned with its long-term business vision. Key initiatives included:
Structured Training Calendar and Upskilling initiatives
The Company expanded its Learning & Development (L&D) footprint through a robust annual training calendar, executed via MTDC and allied institutes. The Company's annual training calendar spans the entire value chain from geoscience, drilling and production to interpersonal skill development, ensuring comprehensive capability building across disciplines.
Technical Competency Framework (TCF)
The Company completed its Technical Competency Framework, covering all major disciplines. This framework defines role-specific skills from rig movement coordination and drilling software proficiency to seismic
analysis and stakeholder management, ensuring targeted capability building across operational verticals.
Offshore Drilling Capacity Building
The Company strengthened its offshore drilling capabilities through specialized training programs, including basic sea survival courses conducted at premier institutes. These are vital for enhancing offshore drilling capabilities and ensuring safe, efficient execution of offshore drilling activities.
Succession Planning and Leadership Pipeline
Recognizing the demographic shift with senior experts nearing retirement, the Company institutionalized a formal succession planning process. Critical roles were mapped and tailored development plans including mentoring, job rotations, and executive education were implemented to groom high-potential talent. This initiative safeguards continuity and preserves institutional knowledge.
8. SPORTS
Your Company believes that sports is an integral part of all round development of human personality and achieving excellence in sports has real bearing on national prestige and morale. Therefore, employees are encouraged to participate and excel in sports. The Company has actively supported and promoted sports under the umbrella of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB), All India Public Sector Sports Promotion Board (AIPSSPB) and other bodies duly recognized by the Government of India. The Company participated in various sports events in Football, Golf, Cricket etc. during the year.
Your Company's following teams were in limelight of sports:
• Para team secured 4 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze medals in the 6th Para Games 2025.
• Winner in the 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Football Tournament, 20th Captain Jintu Gogoi Vir Chakra Memorial Invitational Football Tournament and 32nd PSPB Inter Unit Basketball Tournament.
• Runner-up in the AIPSSCB Football Tournament and Badminton Tournament.
• Women's doubles Team and Women's Singles Individual player emerged as the Winners and Runner-up in the 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Table Tennis Tournament.
• Men's and Women's Team emerged as Winners in the Team Event in the AIPSSCB Table Tennis Tournament. Meanwhile, in Men's Single event and women's singles event, OIL players emerged as the Winner and Runner-up respectively. In Men's, Women's & mixed doubles event, OIL teams emerged as the Winner.
• Veteran team secured the Runners-up position respectively in the 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Lawn Tennis Tournament.
• OIL-A team secured the Runners-up position respectively in the 45th PSPB Inter Unit Golf Tournament.
• Men's Veteran and Women's Team emerged as Winner in 5th PSPB Inter-Unit Squash Tournament. Meanwhile, in Men's Single, OIL players emerged as the Runner-up respectively.
• Secured the First Board Prize in the 34th PSPB Inter-Unit Chess Tournament. Furthermore, OIL Team won the 1st Prize and 2nd Prize in the Unrated Category also.
• Athletics team secured 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 6 Bronze medals in the 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Athletics Meet.
• Women's team emerged as the Winner in Team Event and in Men's Single event, the Company's player emerged as the Winner in the 43rd PSPB Inter-Unit Badminton Tournament.
• Snooker Team secured the Runner-up position in the Non-Professional Individual Event in 20th PSPB Inter-Unit Billiards & Snooker Tournament.
9. IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES FOR PRIORITY SECTIONS
Your Company complies with the directives of the
Government of India for priority sections of the society.
The representation of various priority sections in
executive and unionized employees categories in the
Company as on 31st March, 2025 is as under:
Category
|
SC
|
ST
|
OBC
|
Minority
|
PWD
|
Women
|
Executives
|
273
|
165
|
554
|
125
|
47
|
237
|
Unionized
Employees
|
406
|
749
|
2154
|
259
|
121
|
269
|
Total
|
679
|
914
|
2708
|
384
|
168
|
506
|
10. IMPLEMENTATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 AND MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company is committed towards prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace and takes prompt action in the event of reporting of any such incidents. The Company has in place mechanism [Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) at various offices] for prevention of sexual harassment in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The disclosure regarding complaints under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 during the FY 2024¬ 25, is as under:
Sl.
no.
|
Particulars
|
Number of complaints
|
1
|
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year
|
One (01)
|
2
|
Number of complaints disposed off during the year
|
One (01)
|
3
|
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
|
NIL
|
Your Company is committed to provide safe, secure and conducive work environment to its female employees and
extends all kind of protection to women in the workplace. The Company aims to protect the dignity of motherhood and the rights of working women. Accordingly, the Company complies with all provisions as specified under the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company believes that good corporate governance plays a critical role in establishing a positive organizational culture. Pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and DPE guidelines on Corporate Governance, a report on Corporate Governance along with Management Discussion & Analysis Report and Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report forms part of Board's Report and furnished as part of this Annual Report.
The details of the meetings & composition of the Board, Statutory Committees of the Board including terms of reference, Company's policy on Directors' appointment, remuneration & their shareholding in the Company, establishment of whistleblower mechanism, information related to Annual General Meeting & Dividends, Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) details and other matters, etc. are part of report on Corporate Governance.
In terms of Regulation 34 (2) (f) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an Environmental, Social and Governance perspective, forms part of the Annual Report. Your Company has published the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report [BRSR] alongwith the assurance
of the specified parameters as per the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report Core of the value chain, which are hosted on the website of the Company on the link: https://www.oil-india.com/files/investor_ services_documents/Business_Responsibility_and_ Sustainability_Report_for_FY_2024_25.pdf
12. RTI ACT, 2005
In line with its commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance, your Company has effectively implemented the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). As a designated Public Authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, the Company fulfils its statutory obligations diligently.
To ensure seamless execution of the mandates of the Act, the Company has appointed Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs), Central Assistant Public Information Officers (CAPIOs), and Appellate Authorities across all operational spheres. The RTI Cell efficiently disposes of applications through the Government of India's RTI Online portal. In adherence to the Government's proactive disclosure guidelines, the RTI section on the Company's official website is regularly maintained and updated with all relevant and disclosable information.
The Company addressed RTI applications and appeals within the statutory timeframe of 30 days, reflecting the Company's emphasis on timely and responsible information dissemination.
The Status of RTI applications / appeals during the FY 2024-25 are as follows:
Total
Applications
|
Applications
Disposed
|
Pending
Applications
|
First Appeals before Appellate Authority
|
Appeal Pending
disposed
off Appeals
|
300*
|
270
|
30
|
36
|
35 1
|
(*Includes Applications carried over from the previous FY)
13. IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(RAJBHASHA)
Your Company puts continuous efforts for increased use of Official Language Hindi in official work in line with the Official Language Policy/Act/Rules/Orders of the Govt. of India. Hindi workshops were held regularly so as to enable officers and employees to work in Hindi conveniently and efficiently. Meetings of Official Language Implementation Committee were held quarterly. The responsibility of the Chairmanship of Duliajan for Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) was also borne by the Company. Half¬ yearly meeting of TOLIC were organised as per schedule
of Department of Official Language, Govt. of India. Executives/ Employees were encouraged to attend Hindi Training Classes and to write more and more words in Hindi through Incentive Scheme formulated by the Company. Total of 492 Nos. of officers and employees took training of Hindi through workshop in Official Language. 76 officers and employees have passed the Hindi Prabodh, Praveen, Pragya & Parangat exam and given incentives as per company rules. To Propagate Official Language Hindi amongst employees, TOLIC members and students, various literary competitions were held during Hindi Month Celebration. New initiative of Hindi section i.e. "Aaj Ka Shabd" is being prepared and published on the Company's web daily.
Annual programme of Official Language Hindi for the FY 2024-25, which was issued by Deptt. of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, was circulated to all Spheres/ Deptts. of the Company and regular monitoring and reviewing jobs are being done in Quarterly Meeting with Departmental representatives. In-House Hindi Journal "OIL KIRAN" was published regularly. In-House Journal "OIL NEWS" was published in Trilingual form i.e. Assamese, Hindi and English.
14. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSEs)
The Company adheres to the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs. The Budgeted and actual procurement of goods and services from MSEs during the FY 2024-25 are as under:
S.
No
|
Particulars
|
FY 2024-25
|
1
|
Budgeted procurement of goods and services from MSEs
|
' 820.00 crore
|
Actual procurement
|
|
2
|
a) Total value of goods and
|
|
|
services procured from MSEs (including MSEs owned by SC/ ST entrepreneurs)
|
'1790.30 crore
|
3
|
b) Percentage of procurement of goods and services from
|
|
|
MSE (including MSEs owned by
|
57.49 %
|
|
SC/ ST entrepreneurs) out of total procurement excluding high-technology items
|
Total procurement of goods and services during FY 2024-25 as per guidelines of MoP&NG and recorded in
'Sambandh Portal' is ' 3114.37 crore and as detailed above the total procurement through MSEs during FY 2024-25 is ' 1790.30 crore which is 57.49% of total procurement mentioned in 'Sambandh Portal'. Total procurement from SC/ST-MSEs and Women MSEs during FY 2024-25 is ' 67.77 crore and ' 129.90 crore respectively.
Procurement of Goods and services through GeM portal during FY 2024-25 is ' 3,556.52 crore which is 161.66% of GeM Procurement Plan of ' 2200.00 crore for goods and services during the year.
Total Procurement of goods and services by the Company during FY 2024-25 is ' 9557.03 crore (Standalone) including high technology items.
NRL: GeM procurement for FY 2024-25 is ' 522.23 crore against approved planned GeM procurement of ' 360.00 crore. Similarly, procurement from MSEs was ' 646.76 crore against total procurement plan of ' 1658.81 crore, Total procurement from SC/ST-MSEs and Women MSEs by NRL during FY 2024-25 is ' 8.02 crore and ' 7.39 crore respectively.
15. VIGILANCE
The Vigilance Wing is headed by Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), who acts as an advisor to the Chairman & Managing Director of the Company on vigilance matters and functions as a link between the Management and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) & the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Vigilance basically functions under three facets: (i) Preventive (ii) Punitive and (iii) Surveillance & Detection.
Preventive Vigilance: This calls for constant review of roles, procedures and practices for refining and improving the system thereby reducing scope for corruption and leading to better operational results. To strengthen this facet of Vigilance framework, during the FY 2024-25, several system improvement measures were recommended and implemented on the basis of scrutiny of various Contracts & Purchases files, inspections of installations both periodic and surprise, intensive examinations of high value projects/ works done internally. Additionally, policy matters were also taken up for improvements like amendment in Delegation of Powers, Tender Conditions etc. to name a few. Extensive use of technology through E-procurements, E-payments, Vendors Invoice Management System etc. has further emerged as effective tools of preventive vigilance. To create awareness and to sensitize employees about the Company rules and regulations, in-house awareness programs were conducted in various spheres of the
organization. The awareness programs included namely "Keep in Touch" (KIT), "Catch Them Young" (CTY) and "Vigilance Sensitization". Further, Management has been advised to regularly conduct induction and mid-career training programs on preventive vigilance. In addition to this, second edition of an inhouse vigilance bulletin named "DRISHTI" containing case studies of various inspections and recommended best practices was also released during the year.
One major event towards Preventive Vigilance is observance of "Vigilance Awareness Week" (VAW). During the year, in line with the directives of CVC, as a prelude to VAW 2024, a 3-month campaign on Preventive Vigilance was conducted across the Company from 16th August to 15th November 2024. The campaign focused on five areas viz. Capacity Building Programs, Identification and implementation of Systemic Improvement Measures, Updation of Circulars/Guidelines/Manuals, Disposal of Complaints, Dynamic Digital Presence. Key accomplishments during the campaign period are namely release of Arbitration & Conciliation Process, release of Policy Framework for Collaborative Study with Academic Institutes/ Government Agencies. As a part of Capacity Building, over 1,740 employees were imparted training on different topics and various Systemic Improvement Measures relating to policies, tenders & ERP were undertaken.
The VAW 2024 was observed from 28th October to 3rd November 2024 across the Company on the theme "Culture of Integrity for Nation's Prosperity". The week started with the Integrity Pledge, which was administered by CMD at Corporate Office and by the respective heads of spheres in other offices. A special issue of Vigilance in-house journal "InTouch" was also released on the occasion of VAW 2024. Several activities were conducted both within and outside the Company. Some of these activities include Talks by eminent personalities, Training, Seminar/ Webinars, Workshops, Quiz, Debate, etc. In addition, several competitions in nearby schools and colleges were also organized. Vendors' Grievance Redressal Camp / Awareness Programs and Gram Sabhas were also organized in different spheres of the Company, enabling the stakeholders to redress their problems.
In addition to above, continuous efforts are on to imbibe ethical behavior by encouraging everyone to take the online "Integrity Pledge". The link for online "Integrity Pledge" has been made available on the Company's website and can be easily accessed by the employees, their families, vendors/contractors/stakeholders.
Punitive Vigilance: This function involves complaints
handling, investigations, monitoring of disciplinary cases etc. Based on complaints received by the organization from various sources including the CVC and the concerned Ministry, investigations are done and taken to their logical conclusion. For effective and timely disposal of disciplinary cases, management has been advised to conduct training on the role of inquiry officers & presenting officers among officers at different levels of the organization. Also, as and when required, assistance is also extended to the CBI in the investigation of cases entrusted to them. Number of Complaints received and disposed off during the year are as under:
Brought Forward
|
Received
|
1 Disposed
|
1 Pending
|
2
|
14
|
15
|
1
|
As far as vigilance cases are concerned, during the year, 1 vigilance case (disciplinary proceeding) involving 3 officials was handled during the year.
Surveillance & Detection: This function includes conducting regular & surprise inspections, CTE Type intensive examination of projects / works, besides carrying out scrutiny of annual property returns, audit paras, etc. During the FY 2024-25, several inspections / examination / scrutiny in all spheres of the Company were carried out and observations or findings were appropriately taken up with the management.
16. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
To ensure sustained value creation over the long term, your Company is focused on addressing the challenges facing the fossil fuel industry, particularly in exploration and production. It aims to develop innovative solutions that mitigate exploration risks, overcome limitations of geophysical methods in challenging terrains, address declining production from mature fields and enhance flow assurance for waxy crude. Emphasizing technology and innovation, the Company is committed to fulfill its promises while prioritizing the well-being of employees, communities and the environment. This commitment is fostered by robust R&D initiatives and the adoption of state-of-art technologies. The Company currently operates two R&D facilities: the R&D Department at its Field Headquarters in Duliajan and the Centre of Excellence for Energy Studies (CoEES) in Guwahati, focusing on both immediate and future research needs. Notably, the R&D Department has secured one patent grant during the FY 2024-25.
CoEES is extensively pursing research and development to augment recovery from the mature fields of the
Company by focusing on areas of Field Development Planning, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Petroleum System Modelling, Sedimentological Studies, Basin Analysis, Geochemical and EOR laboratory studies through in¬ house expertise and industry-academia collaborations. In line with India's Net-Zero emissions goal, CoEES is also actively working towards Company's carbon neutral targets by conceptualizing and planning studies through Carbon Capture & Sequestration, Geothermal Energy, Critical Mineral Exploration, and to tap on to the Natural Hydrogen and Gas Hydrate opportunities. Additionally, CoEES is developing a state of the art Core Repository integrated with an advanced geological laboratory, to support R&D in hydrocarbon exploration and field development, as well as in the exploration of critical minerals, geothermal energy and natural hydrogen.
To enhance the impact and effectiveness of its R&D endeavours, the Company collaborates extensively with academia, research institutes, start-ups, other PSUs and industry bodies. These partnerships aim to build a comprehensive knowledge base that will drive the nation towards energy self-reliance and independence in the years ahead. The Company at standalone basis invested ' 147.30 crore in R&D activities during FY 2024-25 which is 1.88% of PBT.
NRL has set up R&D facilities and Centre of Excellence in collaboration with various research and academic institutes like IIT Guwahati, CSIR-NEIST, RGIPT etc.
OIL-NRL (consolidated) invested '174.99 crore in R&D activities during FY 2024-25 which is 1.872% of consolidated PBT.
17. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Company continues to actively engage with local communities within and beyond its operational areas, identifying their needs and implementing development projects accordingly. Its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are aligned with the activities prescribed under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and subsequent amendments. Key focus areas include Healthcare, Education, Skill Development, Sustainable Livelihood, Women Empowerment, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean Drinking Water & Sanitation), Promotion of Rural Sports, Preservation of Art, Culture & Heritage, Environmental Sustainability and Relief & Rehabilitation, among others. Details of major CSR initiatives undertaken during the year are provided in the Annual Report on
CSR Activities as a part of the Annual Report 2024-25. During the year under review, the Company spent ' 129.53 crore on CSR activities, which constitutes 2.23% of the average net profit of the preceding three financial years. This amount exceeds the mandatory CSR expenditure of ' 115.98 crore, as calculated in accordance with the statutory provisions under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Responsibility Statement of the CSR and Sustainability Development Committee, confirming that the implementation and monitoring of CSR activities are in compliance with the Company's CSR Policy and objectives, forms an integral part of the Annual Report on CSR Activities
Your Company's subsidiary - Numaligarh Refinery Limited spent ' 85.16 Crore in CSR activities against the mandatory spend of ' 84.50 Crore.
18. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Your Company places the highest importance on Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) in every aspect of its operations. The unwavering commitment to HSE is a core part of our corporate values, focused on protecting the well-being of our employees, contractors, communities and the environment. During FY 2024-25, the Company achieved a notable milestone with a lowest ever Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.071, reflecting our dedication to workplace safety. Our extensive safety training programs covering all executives, employees and contractual staff, have significantly enhanced our safety culture, improving awareness and compliance across the organization.
As part of our commitment to responsible growth and operational excellence, we have revised and strengthened our Environmental Policy & HSE Policy. Apart from the statutory training, capacity building on various HSE related topics like Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Hazard & Operability Study (HAZOP) & Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Statutory Acts, Rules & Regulations, Fire Fighting and sensitisation on Stop Work Authority, Zero Tolerance Policy were emphasized.
With strict adherence of Toolbox Talks, Standard Operating Procedures, Permit to Work System, Job Safety Analysis in place, Loss Control Management Tour by Senior Executives resulted in the significant improvement in HSE Standards.
The "Project: KAVACH- Key to Awareness, Value Creation and Change" launched in 2023-24 in the Company to systematically implement 11 strategic HSE Goals covering amongst others (i) strengthening of the HSE Management
System, Benchmarking and ISO Certification of Installations, (ii) Integration of Technology/ Digitization initiatives, (iii) ESG initiatives and Occupational Health & Safety. With the incorporation of KAVACH in an advanced stage it is envisaged that Safety Culture in the organisation will further improve.
Initiatives in Digitization like, incident reporting and audit management was done through HSSE Portal and Loss Control Management Tour also made available through Mobile App and Website. HSE Galleria established across the spheres is an interactive and educational platform for the employees of the Company. Development of HSE Brand Ambassadors is a significant step to strengthen safety culture in every department.
ISO Certification under the Integrated Management System (IMS) comprising the international standards viz: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System, ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System has been completed in the Company & thereby resulting in a systematic continuous improvement in the HSE standards at international levels.
HSE Campaign: Observance of Fire Service Week, World Environment Day, National Safety Day, Earth Day organised as per Government Notifications. Awareness campaign has been created through First Aid Competition, Safety Song & Skit Competition, Offline Safety Quiz competition, drawing competition and Safety Award Ceremony for recognising the performance by the teams and individuals. Organised Safety Orientation programmes for Families of employees. The sensitization is also done by circulating Safety Awareness Videos and Fire Safety Tips on weekly basis and conducting Street plays in operational areas.
Looking ahead, we remain committed in our mission to uphold the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance. We will continue to build on our accomplishments, striving for excellence in all areas of HSE. Our commitment to innovation, employee empowerment and stakeholder engagement will guide us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future.
19. RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company has institutionalised the enterprise-wide Risk Management Program and Framework to not only provide a comprehensive view of risk exposures but also to facilitate a risk informed decision-making, in this highly volatile business environment. The Company has adopted a combination of a bottom-up and top- down approach to drive Risk Management across the
company. The approach includes identification, regular assessment of risks, defining and monitoring mitigation strategies by respective risk owners across functions of the Company.
A robust risk governance structure has been developed to enable greater oversight over the risk management process. The Company follows a three-tier system of managing risks across the organization comprising of Operational Risk Management Committees (ORMC) at Sphere level; Risk Management Steering Committee (RMSC) at Corporate level; Risk Management Committee (RMC) at Board level.
A comprehensive risk register has been developed, supporting a proactive approach to risk management within organization. This register undergoes regular updates to capture new and emerging risks, which are thoroughly deliberated during multiple meetings at ORMC, RMSC & RMC.
Thus enterprise-level risks are identified through a structured risk assessment process involving all spheres and relevant stakeholders and classified as High, Medium & Low. The high-category risks are being actively monitored and managed through mitigation plans, controls, and regular reporting. The remaining risks classified as medium or low and are also being regularly monitored and managed with appropriate mitigation plans.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to strengthening our risk culture, enhancing transparency and evolving our risk practices in line with a dynamic business environment.
20. START-UP INITIATIVES
In alignment with the vision of Start-Up India, a flagship initiative of the Government of India, the Company has implemented the Start-up Nurturing, Enabling and Handholding (SNEH) program, which has cultivated a dynamic ecosystem of startups that push boundaries and explore new frontiers. The initiative supports entrepreneurial ventures across a diverse range of sectors, including oil and gas, battery recycling, hydrogen-powered transportation, app-based fuel delivery, robotics, carbon capture, effluent treatment, biotechnology, healthcare, tourism and electric mobility. As part of SNEH, the Company has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 5 (five) leading institutions namely IIT Guwahati, Guwahati Biotech Park, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIM Lucknow & IIT Delhi for incubation support. In the initial phases of this initiative, the Company has supported 15 (fifteen) number of startups and ' 21 Crore has been disbursed to them in accordance with tripartite agreements amongst the Company, incubator and the Startup. 10 (ten) more startups were selected through IIT Delhi and fund disbursement is being made in phases. During the current year, 15 (fifteen) more startups have been selected through IIM Lucknow and fund disbursement will be initiated after launching of OIL's Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).
Green Technology Private Limited, a startup supported under the SNEH initiative, was recognized among India's Top 5 startups at Avinya'25 - Energy Startup Challenge during India Energy Week 2025, the country's premier global energy sector event. The recognition was conferred by the Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. Additionally, UGreen was also ranked among the Top 3 startups at Electraverse, the startup challenge held during ELECRAMA, the world's largest exhibition for the electrical and allied electronics industry, organized by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA). The Company supported innovative startups, notably Caliche Private Limited (focuses on biochemical sand influx control for oil wells) and Carbonation India Private Limited (dedicated to sustainable waste solutions for the oil and gas sector) also participated in the event.
The Company's supported startup, Beta Tank Robotics Pvt Ltd has developed a robot for cleaning of petroleum tanks. The prototype is in the advanced stage of completion. This tank cleaning robot is anticipated to be a game changer for the oil and gas industry.
The Company actively participated in the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi held from 3rd to 5th April 2025. Under the theme 'Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story'- the event highlighted disruptive innovations from across India, with 2,923 exhibitors, 103,349 unique attendees and over 2.5 lakh exhibition footfall. The Company's participation at Startup Maha Kumbh 2025 showcased it's active role in fostering deep tech innovation, supporting early-stage ventures and sharing critical strategic expertise
21. NET ZERO PURSUIT
Your Company is committed to achieve the 2040 Net Zero target and has demonstrated its commitment to transitioning into a clean and integrated energy company aligning with the nation's climate goals. As part of this Net Zero pursuit, the Company is implementing a structured, science-based roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, with interim targets of ~25% reduction by 2026, ~85% by 2030, and ~95% by 2035 over the base year
FY 2023-24. Through Project "Santulan", launched in FY 2024-25, the Company operationalized 26 high- impact initiatives focused on GHG reduction, environmental sustainability and strategic enablers. The Company has committed an investment of approximately ' 20,000 crore towards key decarbonization levers, which include reduction of flaring, renewable energy, compressed biogas (CBG), green hydrogen, electrifying traditional gas fired equipment, CCS/CCUS, Geothermal, energy efficiency upgrades, energy storage solutions and Dynamic Gas Blending in Drilling Rigs. As a result of these concerted efforts, the Company has already achieved a 12.5% reduction in GHG emissions - from 1.450 MMTCO2e in FY 2023-24 to 1.268 MMTCO2e in FY 2024-25 - over the base year. This progress reflects that the Company is well on track to meet its interim targets and the long-term Net Zero goal.
Your Company initiated reduction in routine flaring with a goal to achieve Zero Flaring by 2025. A total of 11 nos. of gas compression facility has been installed to reduce flaring by compressing the LP flare gas and distributing it in the gas network. A significant milestone in flare gas reduction has been achieved with the completion of the Kumchai-Kusijan pipeline for evacuation of the gas produced in Kumchai thus reducing flare of 0.07 MMSCM high pressure gas daily. The Company has also installed new pipeline infrastructures for gas evacuation to improve gas utilization thus contributing to reduction in emissions.
With Installed Renewable Energy Capacity of 188.1 MW, the Company is committed to deploying 5-5.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2040, emphasizing wind, solar and other sustainable energy sources. Your Company has formed a Joint Venture (JV) with Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) for the development and installation of 645 MW solar power projects across Assam. The Company has installed 833 KWp roof top solar plants during the FY 24-25 and has an installed capacity of 1989 KWp solar plant for captive utilisation. The Company also plans to further install 1500 KWp of roof top solar across assets pan India.
In alignment with the Government of India's mission to promote affordable, sustainable, and clean energy solutions, and reaffirming OIL's commitment to supporting the national clean energy transition and fostering a circular economy, your Company has undertaken a target to establish 25 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants across various regions of the country. A key milestone in this journey was achieved on 2nd October 2024, when the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India conducted a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for CBG plants at four strategic locations in Assam-Tinsukia, Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Guwahati-marking a significant step forward in the Company's clean energy roadmap. During the reporting year, the Company's Board approved a capital outlay of ' 3,750 crore for this initiative. Open tenders have been floated for the development of CBG plants at Tinsukia (Assam) and Meherpalli in Khorda District (Odisha), while tender documents for three additional plants Jorhat (Assam), Agartala (Tripura), and Cuttack (Odisha) are at advanced stages of preparation. Furthermore, 19 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are currently under various stages of development to evaluate and prioritize additional CBG plant locations based on technical and commercial viability.
To accelerate project execution, the OIL Board has also approved the formation of two Joint Venture (JV) companies with established CBG developers M/s GPRS and M/s HWTPL. Applications have been submitted to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Government of India, seeking necessary approvals for undertaking CBG plant development under the JV framework.
The Company has forged prominent collaborations with leading national and international platforms to accelerate its sustainability and decarbonization journey. As a signatory to the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), the Company has committed to industry-wide collective action towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero targets.
In the pursuit to reduce GHG emissions, your company has entered into an cooperation agreement with Total Energies for detection and quantification of fugitive Methane and Carbon dioxide emissions in the Company's production installations. The detection of Methane and Carbon dioxide emissions will be done through a drone based survey using TotalEnergies AUSEA (Airborne Ultra light Spectrometer for Environmental Applications) technology.
Further, your Company through its material subsidiary NRL has embarked on a journey to Green Hydrogen, which signifies our commitment to harnessing the potential of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source. As part of this initiative a 2.4 KTPA of green hydrogen plant is currently being built and is expected to be commissioned within the year 2025. The potential for reduction of CO2 emission will be 0.024 MMTPA. In strengthening its green portfolio, the Company, through its subsidiary NRL, is establishing the 50 KTPA 2G Ethanol plant based on bamboo feedstock, under the joint venture Assam Bio-Refinery Private Limited, which is at advanced stage of commissioning.
Your Company in its pursuit towards the Net Zero has taken initiative to electrify operations through use of Green Energy. Efforts are being made towards transition of field operations by increasing electrification using green energy. Initiatives have been taken to connect the Company's installations to the grid to enable supply of renewable power from utility-scale green energy projects. Purchasing of Green Energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are being explored with certified green energy producers to ensure a steady supply of clean energy for operational requirement.
The concept of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to enable large scale underground sequestration is gaining traction in view of drastic climate change. Identification of suitable storage complex for permanent storage of CO2 plays a major role in path towards decarbonization and net zero from the perspective of upstream Oil and Gas Sector. In this regard, your Company has conducted a feasibility study for identification of suitable reservoirs/aquifers along with design considerations for capture, transportation and sequestration of CO2 in suitable reservoirs/aquifers within Jaisalmer Basin in Rajasthan. Successful completion of the study will serve as a demonstration project and pave the way for CCUS deployment in India.
The Company has taken the strategic initiative to venture into geothermal energy exploration in India, marking a significant step towards diversifying its energy portfolio. This move aligns with the Government of India's vision to promote the development of geothermal resources as a sustainable and reliable component of the country's future energy mix. Recognizing the long-term potential of geothermal energy, the Company has identified it as a key focus area under its new energy initiatives and is actively undertaking measures to assess its viability and implement pilot scale projects. In this regard a collaborative Study with Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies (CES & HS) and National Centre for Seismology (NCS) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), for Geothermal Potential in Arunachal Pradesh has been undertaken. Also, the Company has initiated a feasibility study on extracting geothermal energy by repurposing of abandoned / to be abandoned oil and gas wells.
Your Company has taken various energy efficiency measures to reduce emissions. Notable among these are replacement of conventional appliances with energy efficient appliances across the company. The total annual emissions abated in FY 2024-25 was 1,612.46 tCO2e alone from installation of energy efficient appliances with total savings of 2.21 million units. Also, the Company has replaced all gas fired domestic water
heaters with electric geysers which has resulted in abatement of 3,246.56 tCO2e emissions annually. Electrical energy storage is one of the frontline solutions towards reducing emissions and your Company has taken an important step in this regard. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) are being explored to enhance energy reliability, grid stability, and support renewable integration.
Further, your Company has commissioned Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB) system at Drilling Rig S-7. The Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB) system, allows diesel engines to operate on diesel and natural gas simultaneously, reducing environmental impact and operational cost, without compromising the diesel engine characteristic. This has resulted in direct reduction of emissions due to lower diesel consumption. It is planned to be extended to other drilling rigs in the near future.
The Company has also registered 601 hectares of land across Assam, Odisha and Rajasthan under the Government of India's Green Credit Program (GCP). Of this, plantation activities have already been undertaken in 431 hectares, putting the Company on track to earn green credits by 2026. These credits will help offset residual emissions and support India's national afforestation goals.
Through these multi-dimensional initiatives, the Company is not only reducing its environmental footprint but also creating a scalable and resilient clean energy model. The Company's proactive approach in FY 2024¬ 25 underscores its leadership in India's energy transition and reflects its commitment to delivering long-term value for stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to national and global climate goals.
22. DIGITAL AND MAJOR IT INITIATIVES
Digital Readiness for Innovation and Value in E&P (DRIVE) is a strategic digital transformation journey of the Company initiated in the year 2019. A total of 11 digital projects have been implemented across the organization. Carrying forward this success story and to implement new innovative digital projects in bigger and much impactful ways, your Company is currently engaged in the process of identifying a new set of digital projects to be implemented as part of DRIVE 2.0 initiative.
A state-of-the-art Command-and-Control Centre (CCC) shall be the hallmark of this initiative to showcase, monitor and control the Company's entire value chain. Digital and 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) based technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Drone Technologies, AR-VR etc. shall be adopted more inclusively in the Company's critical activities for
operational efficiency, better HSE, cost optimization and better decision making. A minimum total of 10 digital projects are envisaged to be implemented by September 2027.
Alongside ongoing Digital initiative, Company has inducted few notable IT enabled project/initiative during the last fiscal year. A dedicated online portal by the name of "OILENAJORI" has been launched for the retired/separated members of the Company, providing a single window platform for collaboration, claim settlement including all HR & Financial matters. An enterprise wide project management platform "Oracle Primavera" has been implemented for better management and monitoring of enterprise projects. To mitigate cyber threats and for adequate compliance in IT security, the Company is setting up a state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) in collaboration with CDAC. Similarly, for better management and monitoring of entire physical assets of the company, set up of a sophisticated GIS based Asset Monitoring Information System (AMIS) has been initiated under the guidance of CDAC.
23. CYBER SECURITY - STRENGTHENING MEASURES
Considering the persistent and evolving nature of cybersecurity threats for the Company, effective management and mitigation of such threats require sustained, organization-wide efforts and seamless coordination.
To strengthen its cybersecurity posture, the organization has overhauled its Information Security Governance Structure to ensure cybersecurity considerations are strategically aligned with business objectives.
As part of a comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement program, the organization has undertaken multiple initiatives like Specialized programs have been conducted for building the capabilities of core cybersecurity groups, Regular cyber incident response drills are being conducted to test preparedness and refine response mechanisms under simulated attack scenarios.
Despite its relatively recent foray into cybersecurity, the Company has taken ambitious initiatives in FY 2024-25, including strategic policy interventions, comprehensive as-is assessments, robust cyber emergency and incident response frameworks, and progressing towards establishment of a 24x7 ICT Security Operations Centre. The leadership's unwavering commitment to safeguarding critical cyber infrastructure, particularly in the context of a volatile geopolitical environment, is
demonstrated through proactive self-defense measures and stringent adherence to regulatory guidelines issued by CERT-In and NCIIPC. Your Company remains steadfast in its mission to protect its critical information infrastructure by conducting inaugural audits of key installations, which are vital not only to the organization but also to the nation's energy security. The Company regards cybersecurity as a high-impact, high-materiality governance priority integral to its sustainability agenda. Cyber risk is meticulously monitored by the leadership, ensuring robust governance and oversight. These concerted efforts position your Company on par with its peers in India's oil and gas sector, setting a strong foundation for an ambitious digital transformation underpinned by rigorous cybersecurity controls.
24. SUBSIDIARIES / JOINT VENTURES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES (Ref. Form AOC-I & Note 49 of Consolidated Financial Statements)
A. MATERIAL SUBSIDIARY
i. Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)
NRL is a Schedule 'A' Miniratna Category-I CPSE having a 3 MMTPA Refinery (currently under capacity enhancement to 9 MMTPA) at Numaligarh in Golaghat District of Assam. As on 31st March 2025 the Company holds 69.63% stake in NRL and has the management control. Govt. of Assam and Engineers India Limited hold 26% and 4.37% stake in NRL respectively.
B. SUBSIDIARIES
(1) Domestic Subsidiary
i. OIL Green Energy Limited (OGEL)
OGEL has been incorporated on 31st January, 2025 as a wholly owned dedicated green energy subsidiary to build a significant portfolio for the Company across multiple businesses in the green and alternate energy space. It will operate in the domain of low carbon, new, clean and green energy including renewable energy, green hydrogen and its derivatives, biofuels, Carbon capture, usage & sequestration, Geothermal energy and other opportunities directly and indirectly supporting de¬ carbonization and energy transition.
(2) Overseas Subsidiaries
i. Oil India International Pte. Ltd. (OIIPL)
OIIPL, a Singapore based wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, holds 33.5% stake each in Vankor India Pte. Ltd (VIPL), Singapore and Taas India Pte. Ltd.
(TIPL), Singapore which in turn hold 23.9% and 29.9% in Russian entities namely, JSC Vankorneft and LLC TYNGD respectively.
ii. Oil India Sweden AB
Oil India Sweden AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. It holds 50% shareholding in IndOil Netherlands BV, Netherlands which holds 7.0% Participating Interest (PI) in the Venezuelan asset namely PetroCarababo S.A.
iii. Oil India International B.V (OIIBV)
OIIBV, Netherlands is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. OIIBV holds 50% stake in WorldAce Investments Limited, Cyprus which hold 100% stake in LLC Stimul T, a Russian legal entity.
C. JOINT VENTURE / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
i. Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL)
BCPL owns a Petrochemical Complex at Lepetkata, Dibrugarh, Assam for production, distribution and marketing of petrochemical products viz. polyethylene (LLDPE & HDPE) and Polypropylene. Your Company holds 10% equity share capital in BCPL. GAIL (India) Limited, Government of Assam and Numaligarh Refinery Limited also hold 70%, 10% and 10% equity share capital respectively.
ii. DNP Limited (DNPL)
DNPL was incorporated with the primary objective of acquisition, transportation and distribution of natural gas. Your Company holds 23% equity share capital in DNPL. Assam Gas Company Limited and Numaligarh Refinery Limited hold 51% and 26% equity share capital respectively.
iii. Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APL)
Your Company is holding 48.80%, Government of Assam along with its owned entities is holding 51.11% and others are holding 0.09% equity shares of APL. It is implementing a 200 TPD Formaldehyde project, which is planned to be commissioned by the mid of F.Y. 2025-26.
iv. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL)
IGGL, a joint venture of OIL, ONGC, IOCL, GAIL and NRL (with 20% equity each), is implementing the 1,670 km North East Gas Grid (NEGG) to connect all eight North Eastern states of India with the National Gas Grid and regional sources.
v. HPOIL Gas Private Limited (HPOIL)
HPOIL, a joint venture between OIL and HPCL with equal equity participation, was incorporated for the
development of CGD networks in Ambala-Kurukshetra and Kolhapur Geographical Areas (GAs). During the FY 2024-25, HPOIL achieved 100% of its Minimum Work Programme (MWP) targets in both the GAs. As at the end of March, 2025 HPOIL is operating 30 CNG Stations and provided 21,005 PNG connections at Ambala- Kurukshetra and 29 CNG Stations and provided 38,914 PNG connections at Kolhapur. HPOIL also secured CGD authorization for the Nagaland State GA in the 12th CGD bid round in April, 2024.
vi. Purba Bharati Gas Private Limited (PBGPL)
PBGPL is a joint venture with equity participation of 26% each from OIL and GAIL Gas Ltd and 48% from Assam Gas Company Ltd. PBGPL has been formed for development of CGD networks in Kamrup and Kamrup Metropolitan Districts (Kamrup GA) and Cachar, Hailakandi and KarimganjDistricts (Cachar GA) of Assam. In Cachar GA, the company commissioned four CNG stations and provided 3,235 domestic PNG connections. In Kamrup GA, the company commissioned 11 CNG stations and provided 5,900 domestic PNG connections.
vii. North East Gas Distribution Company Limited (NEGDCL)
NEGDCL, a joint venture between OIL (49%) and Assam Gas Company Ltd (51%), to implement CGD projects in the north bank of Assam and northern & southern Tripura Geographical Areas.
viii. APGCL OIL Green Power Limited (AOGPL)
AOGPL is a joint venture between OIL (49%) and Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (51%). AOGPL has been incorporated on 21st February, 2025 to execute projects in the field of green energy. AOGPL has identified solar power projects of total 645 MW capacity in the state of Assam.
ix. Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Co. Limited (AVFCCL)
AVFCCL, a joint venture of Government of Assam (40%), Oil India Limited (18%), National Fertilizers Limited (18%), Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (13%) and Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited(11%) was incorporated on 25th July 2025 for setting up of new Ammonia-Urea Complex Namrup IV Fertilizer Plant at Namrup, Assam.
x. Suntera Nigeria 205 Ltd.
Your Company holds 25% stake in Suntera Nigeria 205 Ltd., Nigeria (with the objective to engage in the petroleum business including exploration, production
and development of crude oil and natural gas in Nigeria) pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed with Suntera Resources Ltd., Cyprus and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
xi. Beas Rovuma Energy Mozambique Ltd. (BREML)
Your Company holds 40% share in BREML. BREML holds 10% Participating Interest in the Rovuma Area 1 Offshore Block in Mozambique.
25. ANNUAL REPORT OF SUBSIDIARIES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable Accounting Standards, Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2025 of the Company and its subsidiaries forms part of this Annual Report.
A report on the performance and financial position of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies of the Company as per the prescribed form (Form AOC-1) of the Companies Act, 2013 also forms part of this Annual Report.
The Complete Annual Reports of subsidiaries of the Company are available on the Company's website.
26. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Your Directors have made necessary disclosures as required under various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Information on the Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo etc. as required under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder is given in the Annexure-I to this Report.
The details of the employees who drew remuneration exceeding the limits laid down in the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are not required to be annexed to the Annual Report in view of exemptions to the Govt Companies.
Further, during the FY 2024-25, there was no order or direction of any court or tribunal or regulatory authority either affecting Company's status as a going concern or which significantly affected Company's business operations.
Neither any application was made during the FY 2024-25 nor any proceedings are pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
The Company complies with the applicable Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
27. STATUTORY AUDITORS, COST AUDITORS AND SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
M/s Gopal Sharma & Co., Chartered Accountants and M/s RKP & Associates, Chartered Accountants were appointed as Joint Statutory Auditors for the FY 2024¬ 25 by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (C&AG). The Statutory Auditors have audited the Accounts of the Company for FY 2024-25 and submitted their Unqualified Report to the Company. They have not reported any instance of fraud committed by the officers/employees of the Company. The C&AG has given "NIL" comments on Financial Statements 2024-25 of the Company.
The Cost Audit Report for the FY 2023-24 given by M/s Dhananjay V. Joshi & Associates, Cost Accountants was filed within the statutory time limit. For the FY 2024-25, M/s Shome & Banerjee, Cost Accountants are the Cost Auditor of the Company. The report will be filed within the stipulated time frame.
M/s Amit Agrawal & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries were appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for FY 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report confirming compliance to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, SEBI Guidelines and all other relevant rules and regulations except the Board Composition is annexed as Annexure-II to this Report.
Reply of the Management on the observation on Board Composition in the Secretarial Audit Report is as under :
(a) Since the Company is a Govt. of India Enterprise, the Directors on the Board of Company are appointed by the President of India through Administrative Ministry - Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MOP&NG). The Company has been requesting the MoP&NG for appointment of requisite number of Independent Directors on the Board of Company for compliance of the extant regulations.
(b) For a certain period during the year, the composition of Statutory Board Committees did not meet the statutory requirements. However, on appointment of 3 (Three) Independent Directors on the Board of the Company on 28.03.2025, the said committees were again re-constituted in compliance with the extant statutory requirements.
As a step towards good corporate governance, the Secretarial Audit Report of our Material Subsidiary is also annexed hereto as Annexure-III.
28. ANNUAL RETURN
As required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return for the FY ended 31st March, 2025 in the prescribed form MGT-7 has been prepared and hosted on the website of the Company at the following weblink: https://www.oil-india.com/tiles/ financial_results_documents/Annual_Return_for_the_ year_2024_2025_MGT7.pdf
29. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
During the FY 2024-25, following recognitions and awards/accolades were conferred upon your Company:
1. The Company was bestowed with the prestigious Mine Safety Award 2024, in the category "Oil Mines Large"; "Sustainability Champion - Editor's Choice Award" at the Outlook Planet Summit & Awards 2024; Golden Bird National Award 2023-24 on "Fire & Security Excellence" and the 'Platinum Award' under "Apex India Green Leaf Award 2024 for Environment Excellence" in Petroleum Storage and Transportation Sector
2. The Company was also bestowed two awards, i) Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices and ii) Best Innovation in Emerging Technologies by World HRD Congress.
3. The Company's
• Central Tank Farm (CTF)-Duliajan received the 1st Green-Enviro Safety Gold Award 2025 in the category of Safety Excellence in the Petroleum Storage and Transportation sector,
• Central Tank Farm (CTF)-Moran was awarded the Greentech Workplace Safety Award 2024 in recognition of excellence in Workplace Safety,
• Western Fields was awarded with 'Gold Award' in "Best Safety Equipment in Petroleum Exploration Sector" category, 2024-25.
• Secondary Tank Farm (STF)-Madhuban was awarded with Energy and Environment Foundation's Global Safety Sustainability Champion Award 2024.
4. The Company's Rajasthan Field - (a) Production Mine was awarded the 1st Prize in the category of Statutory Reports and Safety Features; in the 38th Mines Safety Week Awards (b) Gas Processing Complex, Dandewala received the 'Merit Winner' in the International Safety Awards 2025 (c) First Rajbhasha Shield under the 'A category of Offices for outstanding performance in implementation of Official Language.
30. POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENTS ETC. / PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The Company being a Government Company, the provisions of Section 134 (3)(e) and Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration, annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, Committees and individual directors are not applicable in view of the Gazette notification dated 05th June, 2015 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs granting exemptions to Government Companies as the performance evaluation of the Directors is carried out by the administrative ministry, i.e., MoP&NG as per laid- down evaluation methodology.
Further, the said notification also exempted Government Companies from the provisions of Section 178 (2) which requires performance evaluation of every director by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
31. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals, during the year that impact the going concern status of the Company and its operations in the future.
32. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE-BLOWER POLICY
Your Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its business activities and has put in place mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and a whistle-blower policy in accordance with provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations. The policy on Vigil Mechanism/Whistle- Blower can be accessed on the Company's website at: https://www.oil-india.com/files/investor_services_ documents/ Whistle_Blower_Policy.pdf
33. CHANGES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a. Shri PankajKumar Goswami, Ex-Director (Operations) [DIN-08716147] ceased to be Director on the Board of Company w.e.f. 1st October, 2024 on attaining the age of Superannuation on 30th September, 2024.
b. Ms. Pooja Suri [DIN-03077515] & Shri Raju Revanakar [DIN-09398201], Independent Directors, ceased to be Directors on the Board of Company w.e.f. 8th November, 2024 after completion of their 3 years earlier tenure.
c. In terms of Letter No. CA-31014/2/2022-PNG (43580) dated 18th November, 2024 issued by MoP&NG, Shri Abhijit Majumder [DIN- 10788427] was appointed as Director (Finance) with effect from 20th November
2024.
d. In terms of Letter No. CA-31014/4/2022-PNG (44593) dated 16th December, 2024 issued by MoP&NG, Shri Trailukya Borgohain [DIN- 10788428] was appointed as Director (Operations) with effect from 17th December 2024.
e. Shri Ashok Das, Ex-Director (Human Resources) [DIN-09631932] ceased to be Directors on the Board of Company w.e.f. 1st January, 2025 on attaining the age of Superannuation on 31st December, 2024.
f. Mr. George Thomas, Director, MoP&NG [DIN- 10625136] ceased to be Govt. Nominee Director on the Board of Company w.e.f. 22nd March 2025 post his release from MoP&NG.
g. In terms of Letter No. CA-31033/2/2021-PNG-39069 dated 28th March 2025 issued by MoP&NG, Ms. Pooja Suri [DIN-03077515], Shri Raju Revanakar [DIN- 09398201], Shri Balram Nandwani [DIN-00356119] were appointed as Independent Directors on the Board of Company w.e.f. 28th March 2025.
h. In terms of Letter No. CA-31014/2/2023-CA-PNG (45461) dated 16th April 2025 issued by MoP&NG, Dr. Ankur Baruah [DIN- 10927299] was appointed as Director (Human Resources) with effect from 16th April 2025.
i. In terms of Letter No. CA-31033/2/2021-PNG-39069 dated 9th May 2025 issued by MoP&NG, Shri Moti Lal Meena [DIN-11111214] was appointed as Independent Director on the Board of Company w.e.f. 17th May
2025.
j. In terms of Letter No. CA-31032/1/2021-PNG-37493 dated 19th June 2025 issued by MoP&NG, Shri Vikas Singh, Director, MoP&NG [DIN-11167687] was appointed as Govt. Nominee Director on the Board of Company w.e.f. 24th June 2025.
Shri Saloma Yomdo [DIN:10696034], Director (Exploration & Development) is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible, is proposed to be re-appointed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). His brief profile is provided in the notice of the AGM.
34. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii. the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the FY 2024¬ 25 and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
iii. the directors have taken proper and sufficient care
for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. the directors have laid down internal financial controls in the Company which are adequate and are operating effectively; and
vi. the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
35. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, on behalf of the entire Board, extend our thanks to the Customers, Vendors, Investors, Auditors, Bankers & all stakeholders for their unstinted support during the year. Your Directors place on record the contribution made by the employees at all levels and the consistent growth of the Company was made possible by their hard work, solidarity, co-operation and support. Your Directors also acknowledge the support of the MoP&NG, all other Ministries and Agencies in Central and State Governments and extend sincere thanks for their guidance & help.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Dr. Ranjit Rath
Place: Noida Chairman & Managing Director
Date:12.08.2025 DIN: 08275277
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