Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of your Company, it is my pleasure
to present the 33rd Annual Report of Oil And Natural Gas Corporation
Limited (ONGC/ the Company) and its Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st
March, 2026 (FY'26), together with the Auditors' Report and Comments on the
Financial Statements by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
The global energy landscape in 2026 has entered into a phase of
heightened geopolitical uncertainty and structural transformation. Escalating geopolitical
tensions, disruptions in global energy supply chains, and evolving trade dynamics have
reinforced the importance of energy security and resilient supply systems. While these
developments have increased market volatility, they have also accelerated investments in
technology, operational efficiency, digitalization, and portfolio optimization across the
energy sector.
The energy transition continues to gather momentum alongside the
growing need for reliable and affordable hydrocarbons. In this evolving environment,
success depends on strategic agility, disciplined capital allocation, technological
innovation, and timely execution. Your Company has remained focused on creating long-term
stakeholder value by strengthening its exploration and production portfolio, sustaining
capital investments, enhancing operational efficiencies, advancing digital transformation,
and pursuing sustainable growth. These efforts position the Company to effectively support
India's expanding energy requirements while delivering consistent value to its
stakeholders.
Your Company, along with its group companies, has registered another
year of robust performance and made substantial progress on most of the priority areas.
Highlights of production during FY'26 are as under:
Crude oil production, including share of JV production, was
20.501 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) during FY'26 against 20.892 MMT during FY'25
Natural gas production, including share of JV production, was at
19.966 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM) during FY'26 against 20.190 BCM during FY'25
Value Added Products (VAPs) production during FY'26 was
2.561 MMT against 2.596 MMT during FY'25 Backed by an intensive and continuous
exploration programme, your Company is continuously making efforts to expand its
exploration acreages in Indian sedimentary basins and has acquired highest OALP acreages
till OALP bid round IX. Furthermore, ONGC is evaluating the blocks on offer for
participation in ongoing OALP X & XI bid rounds. Your Company has six direct
subsidiary companies, namely
1. ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL)
2. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
3. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
4. Petronet MHB Limited (PMHBL)
5. ONGC Green Limited (OGL)
6. ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
Your Company also has ten Associates/ Joint Ventures, namely
1. ONGC Tripura Power Company Limited (OTPC)
2. ONGC TERI Biotech Limited (OTBL)
3. Dahej SEZ Limited (DSL)
4. Mangalore SEZ Limited (MSEZL)
5. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL)
6. Petronet LNG Limited (PLL)
7. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL)
8. Rohini Heliport Limited (RHL)
9. Bharat Ethane One IFSC private Limited 10. Bharat Ethane Two IFSC
private Limited
1. Major Highlights of FY'26 i. Revenue from operations in
FY'26 stood at Rs. 1,325,081 million against Rs. 1,378,463 million in FY'25. ii.
Net profit in FY'26 was Rs. 328,940 million against Rs. 356,103 million during
FY'25. iii. Your Company has notified 3 new hydrocarbon discoveries (2 New Prospects
viz, Vajramani & MBS191HCA-1 and 1 New Pool discovery MBS202HAA-1) in its operated
acreages. These discoveries highlight the untapped potential of established basins and
emphasize the importance of sustained exploration. iv. 03 discoveries namely Gojalia-14
& Chitabari-1 in AAFB, Tripura and Anor-1 in Cambay Basin, Gujarat were monetized. v.
To improve oil and gas production from its Mumbai High field, ONGC has collaborated with
bp Exploration (Alpha) as a Technical Services Provider (TSP) with enhanced recovery
expertise. ONGC has placed NOA (Notice of Award) for ONGC-BP redevelopment Phase-1 Scheme
on 26.12.2025. This collaboration is designed to leverage bp's global expertise in
managing mature reservoirs and deploying advanced recovery technologies. This project is
envisaged to cumulative incremental production of 2.699 MMT of Oil and 2.806 BCM of
Natural gas by March 2040. vi. ONGC has recently developed additional gas reserves of
Tapti Daman Block in Western Offshore under cluster development concept through the Daman
Upside Development Project (DUDP). Gas production has commenced from the project in
March'2026. vii. ONGC has monetized one DSF block Chinnewala in Rajasthan where
Natural gas production commenced since 25th August 2025. viii. Production
Operations Control Centre (NETRA): The Production Operation Control Centre (POCC)
facility, named NETRA, has started functioning at IPEOT, Panvel. The Production Operation
Control Centre is envisioned as ONGC's centralized hub for real-time monitoring,
surveillance, and optimization of production operations across its fields and assets
pan-India. It will integrate well engineering data, real-time production data, historical
data, models, optimization workflows, and digital twin technologies into a unified
operations platform, enabling connected and intelligent production management across ONGC.
ix. After commencement of commercial gas production and sales from the Bokaro CBM block in
the previous year, gas sales from North Karanpura block also started on 16th
May 2025 by adopting Gas ready for cascades' model. x. During the year, your
Company has made significant efforts to explore the potential of unconventional
reservoirs. Eight (8) exploratory wells were drilled for Basement exploration, including
East Lakhibari-7 & Kasomarigaon-14 in Assam Shelf, MBS182HAA-2 & BH-98 in Mumbai
offshore, Padra-275, Padra-277, Padra-278 & Padra-279 in Cambay Basin. xi. During the
year, a total 100 conventional exploratory wells (including 29 wells in PELs-29%) were
drilled. Out of 100 exploratory wells, testing of 66 wells was concluded and 34 wells were
under testing or to be tested. Out of these, 29 wells proved to be hydrocarbon bearing.
Besides testing of 37 wells drilled during previous years were concluded out of which 26
wells proved to be hydrocarbon bearing. xii. Success ratio in exploratory drilling
achieved considering total wells tested/concluded including those of previous year's
wells was 1: 1.87 (53.4%) - (Total 103 wells concluded out of which 55 wells were proved
to be hydrocarbon bearing). xiii. A total of 957.25 LKM of 2D and 4631.04 SKM of 3D
seismic data was acquired during FY'26. Out of this quantum, a total of 556.9 LKM 2D
and 4016.47 SKM of 3D seismic data were acquired in Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
blocks. xiv. The Company has mobilized a specialist taskforce i.e. PROJECT DeepX to
accelerate deep water exploration and has already finalized to double its drilling efforts
in next 2 years igniting India's deepwater future under "Samudra Manthan".
xv. During FY'26, ONGC drilled 4 exploratory wells in ultradeep waters of Andaman
Basin and acquired 508 LKM of 2D & 3,377 SKM of 3D seismic data in the ultradeep
waters of Mahanadi Basin. ONGC is also undertaking the drilling of first stratigraphic
well AND-P-1, in the ultradeep waters of the Andaman Basin under Government of
India's sponsored initiative. xvi. During FY'26, ONGC drilled 13 exploratory
wells across Category-II & III basins, including 4 wells in Andaman UDW, 4 in Bengal
Onland, 2 in Kutch Onland and 1 each in Ganga, Narmada & South-Reva basins. These
efforts reflect ONGC's thrust to tap hydrocarbons in lesser explored regions. xvii.
Your Company made efforts for global outreach and has entered into MoUs / discussions with
many major companies namely Equinor, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total Energies, Petrobras,
Petronas, Shell, RIL-BP etc. for exploring avenues for joint bidding in OALP blocks and to
assess farm-in opportunities in the holding blocks. xiii. During FY'26, in efforts
for upgrading category-II & III basins, PML grant for Hatta field in NELP block
VN-ONN-2009/3 in Vindhyan Basin was received from State govt. of Madhya Pradesh. Further
efforts are going on for monetization of Hatta field in Vindhyan Basin and Asokenagar
field in Bengal basin as per approved Field Development Plan (FDP). xix. During
FY'26, 10 Patents and 04 Copyrights were granted to your Company by the Intellectual
Property India, Government of India. xx. Your Company incurred Rs. 7,444.79 million
(Revenue:
Rs. 6,599.59 million, Capital: Rs. 845.20 million) on Research &
Development activities in FY'26 against Rs. 6,673.10 million (Revenue: Rs. 6,119.42
million, Capital: Rs. 553.68 million) during FY'25. These initiatives resulted in
improved operational efficiencies and cost optimization for your Company. xxi. ONGC has
entered into specialized energy logistics by forming two joint venture companies with
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Japan in January 2026 for shipment of ethane to OPaL. These
companies are registered at GIFT City, Gandhinagar and the vessels would be Indian
Flagged. xxii. Under the Capital Restructuring Plan of OPaL, exit of ONGC's C2-C3
Plant from the SEZ and renegotiation of outstanding debt, has further strengthened
ONGC's efforts toward the revival of Opal's financials. OPaL's EBITDA has
recorded a significant turnaround, improving from Rs. (2,031) million in FY'25 to
Rs.12,066 million in FY'26. xxiii. ONGC awarded a 300 MW ISTS connected solar power
project on 21st November 2025 for its captive usage. The corresponding wind
tender has also been awarded on 5th June 2026. Apart from regulatory
compliances, there would be significant power cost saving to ONGC. xxiv. For better value
realization, ONGC with its group companies MRPL and OPaL are establishing a Petchem
trading JV including 3rd party sales. Respective Boards have already approved
the formation of JVC, which is under Government approval. xxv. ONGC Board has accorded
In-principle approval to form a JVC with Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for development of a
mega liquid port facilities at Dahej. GMB has already accorded similar approval. FID
process is underway.
xxvi. ONGC registered highest-ever CSR expenditure of
Rs. 9428.83 million in FY'26 including CSR expenditure of
Rs. 635.85 million in 48 Aspirational Districts. xxvii. ATI (Advanced
Training Institute) hosted India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 with 120+ countries, 700+
exhibitors and 75,000+ delegates, positioning itself as a premier global MICE destination.
Approximately 300 delegates used the newly operational Jetty to participate in IEW 2026.
xxiii. ATI operated world-class facilities including the Prithvi Convention Centre
(capacity ~4,000 delegates), Akash Management Development Facility, Vayu Exhibition Hall
and PEB Complex, strengthening its capability to host large-scale national and
international events. ATI achieved a major milestone with the successful certification of
its Infocom Data Centre under ISO 27001:2022, demonstrating adherence to international
information security standards. xxix. ATI training infrastructure was significantly
enhanced through commissioning of a Pigging Test Loop, procurement of a Portable Digital
Drilling Simulator, Portable Offshore Crane Simulator and advanced MEMIR training
infrastructure. xxx. ATI continued to support ONGC's environmental stewardship
through implementation of Eastern Offshore Environmental Monitoring (EOEM) and Western
Offshore Environmental Monitoring (WOEM) projects, with 18 offshore monitoring locations
covered under EOEM and 52 offshore monitoring locations covered under WOEM during FY
202526.
xxxi. ONGC's social media following grew by 11.74%, adding
1,16,514 followers across platforms, while three major pavilion experiences at India
Energy Week 2026 strengthened visibility around exploration, digitalisation, artificial
intelligence, petrochemicals, sustainability and energy transition. xxxii. ONGC engaged
over 700 delegates in Urja Varta 2025, supported outreach for strategic collaborations
including the bpONGC agreement, facilitated communication for an Inter-Ministerial
Round Table with 22 States/UTs and promoted participation in the Innovation Centre
showcasing 50+ technical posters and 15+ innovative solutions. xxxiii. DISHA 2.0:
ONGC's enterprise paperless office platform - DISHA, has been upgraded to IBM Cloud
Pak for Business Automation (CP4BA) on a modern containerized OpenShift architecture,
scalable and resilient digital foundation for organization-wide workflow automation.
2. Global Recognitions
Your Company has been recognized at various national and international
forums, list of Awards and Accolades is annexed as Annexure A.
3. Details of discoveries
During the year, your Company has notified Three (3) new hydrocarbon
discoveries (all in offshore) in its operated acreages.
Details of exploratory efforts made by your Company were as under:
Sr. No Basin/Block |
Discovery Well |
Acreage |
Discovery Type |
Hydrocarbon Type |
| 1 Mumbai Offshore |
Vajramani |
OALP-III: MB-OSHP-2018/1 |
Prospect |
Oil & Gas |
| 2 Mumbai Offshore |
MBS202HAA-1 |
OALP-VI: MB-OSHP-2020/2 |
Pool |
Oil & Gas |
| 3 Mumbai Offshore |
MBS191HCA-1 |
OALP-V: MB-OSHP-2019/1 |
Prospect |
Gas |
4. Reserve Accretion and Reserve Position
During FY'26, accreted 44.01 MMTOE of 2P reserves from ONGC
operated areas in India. Reserve Replacement Ratio (RRR) from domestic fields was 1.17
with respect to 2P reserves. The 2P reserves position established as on 1st
April 2026 by ONGC in its operated areas and in Non-Operated (JV Share) is as follows:
| Position of Reserves on 1st
April 2026 (MMTOE) |
As per PRMS1# |
Category |
Company Operated |
JV Non- Operated |
Total |
| Reserves |
2P |
697.83 |
11.49 |
709.32 |
1#PRMS: Petroleum Resource Management System. ONGC adopted
PRMS w.e.f. 1 April 2019
5. Award of Blocks/New Acreages taken for Exploration
Government has announced the OALP Bid Round-X & XI. A total of 46
OALP blocks are under offer in ongoing OALP-X & XI bid rounds including 28 offshore
and 18 onland blocks. ONGC is evaluating for participation in the ongoing bid rounds. As
on 1st April 2026, a total of 5311.82 LKM of 2D seismic data and 36,189.32 SKM
of 3D seismic data has been acquired and 79 exploratory wells have been drilled in OALP
Blocks. With these exploratory efforts, ONGC has notified 13 hydrocarbon discoveries
including Amrit, Moonga, Moti, Neelmani, Suryamani, Vajramani, MBS191HCA-1 &
MBS202HAA-1 in Mumbai Offshore (SW), Utkal & Konark in Mahanadi Offshore (DW), Chola
in Cauvery Offshore (UDW) and West Amod & Purnpura in Cambay Onland.
6. EOR Proposals
Your Company has been consistently expanding its Enhanced Oil Recovery
(EOR) portfolio. Under the Enhanced Recovery (ER) policy, fields of ONGC located in
onshore and offshore areas were considered for screening. 33 ER Pilot/Preliminary
Screening reports for Oil Fields had been submitted to the Directorate General
Hydrocarbons (DGH) up to 31st March 2026. Out of these proposals, 17 ER Pilot
schemes have been approved (Phase-I), 3 commercial schemes were not approved, 11 schemes
are Under Approval (Phase-II) and 2 schemes have been notified to DGH.
7. Major Projects Completed
During FY'26, two major projects were successfully completed, with
a total CAPEX of Rs.13,282.20 million. The project-wise details are as follows:
Sl. No Project Name |
Completion Date |
Actual Cost (Rs. million) |
| 1 Construction of Produced Water Treatment
Plant at North Kadi |
November, 2025 |
1,087.40 |
| 2 Part Replacement Pipeline Project (PRPP) |
March, 2026 |
12,194.80 |
8. CAPEX
During the year, total capital expenditure of your Company including
its subsidiaries was Rs. 611,308 Million (comprising ONGC - Rs. 358,784 Million, HPCL -
Rs. 157,050 Million, OVL
- Rs. 72,065 Million, MRPL - Rs. 20,437 Million, OPaL-Rs. 1,839
Million, PMHBL Rs. 133 Million and OGL Rs. 1000 Million).
9. Drilling of Wells
Your Company drilled 501 wells during FY'26 against 578 wells
drilled during FY'25. 100 of these wells were exploratory wells, while the remaining
401 wells were development wells including side-track wells. The major highlights of
Drilling operations during the year were as under:
Out of the 147 wells drilled by Drilling Services Ahmedabad, 34
wells were completed with commercial speed exceeding 5000 M/RM
The first successful horizontal well in the KG Basin, MDFT_H,
targeting Mandapeta Sand-2, was drilled and completed by rig EV-2000-1
Jorhat completed 14 wells (9 dev+ 5 exp)- Highest ever in a year
for Jorhat with Zero accidents (minor or major) for FY'26
Drilling services, Agartala successfully utilized CNG cascade
units from Tripura Natural Gas Corporation Limited (TNGCL) for the 1st time for
commissioning of DGB at Rig: NG-2000-1, thereby reducing HSD consumption and carbon
footprint
Drilling Services Frontier Basins drilled one exploratory well
each in the unexplored frontier basins of India viz. Narmada, South Rewa & Ganga
basins contributing to assessment of new hydrocarbon prospects
Drilling Services (Shallow water) achieved early monetization of
two exploratory wells BH#AE and SB#P from platform locations NK and BF, respectively,
contributing an incremental production gain of 1,700 BOPD
Drilling Services (Shallow water) successfully drilled and
completed three wells (B12_24P#2, B12_24P#3 & B12_24P#4Z) on the B12_24P platform
under Daman Upside Development Project (DUDP). B12_24P#2, the first well to be put
on production, delivering ~150,000 m?/day of gas
Jack-up rig Deployment at Highest Water Depth
Rig Jindal Supreme: Successfully deployed at MBS191HCA-A open
location in a water depth of 100 m, marking the deepest jack-up rig deployment
along the Indian coast
Statutory & Class Certifications: Secured 5-year full-term
Class and Statutory certifications for the rigs: Sagar Ratna, Sagar Uday and Sagar Shakti
MODU Code Upgradation (1979 1989): Initiated upgradation
of ONGC rigs from MODU 1979 to MODU 1989 compliance by ensuring enhanced regulatory
compliance and safety standards
Drilling Services (Deep water) completed 4 exploratory wells in
the Ultra-deep-water drilling campaign of the Andaman basin
Drilling Services (Deep water) commenced drilling of first
stratigraphic well in South Andaman (Well: AND-P-1) on 27th Jan 2026
aligned with GOI's Samudra Manthan campaign Well Services:
In FY'26, Well Services sustained top-tier operational
momentum by servicing 2,320 wells (against a target of 2,304) and maintaining a
highly efficient Work Over Index of 29.61 (against a planned 23.48), following our
record-breaking performance in FY'25
Well services executed 12,963 well stimulation jobs in
FY'26, demonstrating continued operational growth and an increase from the 12,515
jobs carried out in the previous financial year
WS Mumbai completed 03 Gas wells of DUDP, namely Well No:
B12_24P#2, B12_24P#3 & B12_24P#4Z and these are currently producing gas _ 5,78,000
m3/d
WS Mumbai Revived B&S Asset Well Nos. B-12-11P#5,
B-12-11P#3Z, D1-D#1Y, B-12-15P#1, and B-12-15P#2 through rig less stimulation jobs.
(total 410000 scmd gas and oil 215 bbl/day)
10. Oil, Gas & VAP Production
Details of production and sales quantity product wise during FY'26
(inclusive of JV Share) in comparison of FY'25 were as under:
Description |
Unit |
Production Qty |
Sales Qty |
Value ( Rs. in
million) |
|
|
FY'26 |
FY'25 |
FY'26 |
FY'25 |
FY'26 |
FY'25 |
| Crude Oil |
(MMT) |
20.50 |
20.89 |
18.81 |
18.71 |
838,102 |
895,353 |
| Natural Gas |
(BCM) |
19.97 |
20.19 |
15.49 |
15.51 |
363,299 |
338,178 |
Value Added Products (VAPs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
000 MT |
782 |
929 |
780 |
928 |
40,289 |
51,775 |
| Naphtha |
000 MT |
836 |
903 |
804 |
910 |
40,379 |
48,455 |
| Ethane |
000 MT |
493 |
346 |
493 |
346 |
21,164 |
18,970 |
| Propane |
000 MT |
209 |
174 |
208 |
171 |
8,646 |
9,279 |
| Butane |
000 MT |
124 |
100 |
124 |
100 |
5,063 |
5,370 |
| Superior Kerosene Oil & MTO |
000 MT |
13 |
13 |
13 |
10 |
918 |
737 |
| Others* |
000 MT |
105 |
131 |
46 |
67 |
2,326 |
4,106 |
| LNG (Trading) |
000 MT |
|
|
|
1,296 |
- |
1,387 |
Sub Total (VAP) |
000 MT |
2561 |
2596 |
2468 |
3,829 |
1,18,785 |
1,40,078 |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
13,20,186 |
13,73,610 |
*Others include ATF, LSHS, HSD, Sulphur, CNG, Condensate
11. Production from Overseas Assets-ONGC Videsh Ltd.
Your Company's overseas E&P operations are carried out through
its wholly owned subsidiary, ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), which conducts its operations
either directly or through its subsidiaries. Production from the overseas assets during
FY'26 was 9.671 MMTOE in comparison to 10.278 MMTOE during FY'25, This aggregate
volume comprised 6.908 MMT of Crude oil and 2.763 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM) (with 1 BCM
of gas equivalent to 1 MMTOE) of Natural gas, representing an average daily production of
approximately 1,86,634 barrels of O+OEG. Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, the
Company surpassed the 220 MMTOE cumulative production milestone, reaching a historical
total of 224.32 MMTOE as of 31st March, 2026. The fiscal year highlighted
growth trajectories across several key assets. MECL delivered strong performance with
enhanced oil production, driving a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase. The asset demonstrated
significant medium-term compounding, with production surging 51% over a two-year period
and 70% over three years. Additionally, aggregate natural gas production from the Imperial
Energy, ACG, BC-10, CPO-5, and A1/A3 projects grew by 4% YoY, reflecting a 7% expansion
over a two-year horizon.
12. Other Exploration Initiatives/Activities a. Extended Continental
Shelf (ECS) Project:
MoP&NG/DGH entrusted ONGC to carry out 15,500 LKM of offshore 2D
seismic data Acquisition, Processing & Interpretation (API) in Extended Continental
Shelf (ECS) of India. Data acquisition work was completed in March'2025. The
processing and interpretation were completed in September 2025 and the final batch of data
has been dispatched to DGH on 04.11.2025. b. Mission Anveshan: Under Govt. of India
funded Mission Anveshan project, ONGC is entrusted for conducting the closed grid 2D
seismic API for 10,875 LKM for comprehensive appraisal of Indian sedimentary basins in
onland sector. The seismic data API was to be carried out in Chhattisgarh, Cuddapah,
Krishna-Godavari, Deccan-Syneclise and Saurashtra Basins during FY 2024-25 & 2025-26.
As on 01.04.2026, ONGC acquired 6152.86 LKM 2D seismic data, further acquisition of
Seismic data under Mission Anveshan is in progress. c. Basement Exploration: As a
part of concerted exploration efforts for Basement Play, during FY'26, a total of 8
exploratory wells were drilled in basement. In Assam Shelf, well East Lakhibari-7 proved
dry and well Kasomarigaon-14 was tested in Basement and gave influx of water with Oil
Indication. In Mumbai Offshore well MBS182HAA-2 proved dry and well BH-98 flowed oil &
gas from Basement. As on 01.04.2026, 4 wells in Cambay Basin, Padra-275, Padra-277,
Padra-278 and Padra-279 are to be tested conclusively.
d. HP-HT Exploration:
High pressure- High Temperature (HP-HT) and Tight reservoirs have
been an exploration and development challenge for your Company. Your Company is striving
hard in the field of HP-HT due to bore hole complications, fluid design, high-cost
drilling technology including HP-HT cementing, well construction and other reservoir
engineering issues. In ONGC operated areas, HP-HT regime is encountered in areas like
Periyakudi, Bhuvanagiri in Cauvery Onland, Kottalanka, Nagayalanka, Bantumilli South and
Malleswaram in KG Onland. Yanam in KG Shallow offshore, G-4-6, D-33 and GS-OSN-2004/1 in
Western Offshore were also classified as HP-HT reservoirs. Additionally, high pressure
regime is often encountered in certain areas of Assam Arakan Fold Belt. During FY'26,
4 HP/HT wells viz. Billakurru-2, Tamarada-1 & Nadipudi-1 in KG onshore and
MBSWO171EAB-1 in Western Offshore have been drilled. Billakurru-2 & MBSWO171EAB-1 were
abandoned. Tamarada-1 initially flowed gas with traces of condensate. Nadipudi -1 was
under testing as on 01.04.2026.
13. Exploration and Production from Unconventional Sources a) Coal Bed
Methane (CBM):
Your Company was awarded 9 blocks in CBM bidding rounds including
nomination, out of which it has relinquished 6 blocks on the basis of data generated from
exploratory efforts and has been operating 3 blocks (Jharia, Bokaro and North Karanpura in
Jharkhand) where exploration activities have been completed. The contract for CBM Block of
"Raniganj North" in West Bengal was terminated vide MoPNG letter dated
02.03.2026. Developmental activities are at an advanced stage in all of these blocks viz.
Bokaro, Jharia and North Karanpura. Commercial gas sale commenced from Bokaro GCS in
Bokaro block through GAIL's Urja Ganga pipeline on 16th July'2024.
Also, gas sale from North Karanpura block started on 16th May 2025 by adopting
Gas ready for cascades' model.
In the Special CBM Bid Round 2021, ONGC has been awarded two CBM Blocks
i.e. BP-ONHP(CBM)-2021/2 in Rajmahal Coalfield of Jharkhand and SR-ONHP (CBM)-2021/5 in
Sohagpur Coalfield of Madhya Pradesh. ONGC has applied for PEL of block
BP-ONHP(CBM)-2021/2 on 19.10.2022 but PEL grant still awaited. The block SR-ONHP
(CBM)-2021/5 is in Phase-I of exploration. b) Gas Hydrate Exploration Program:
As a part of the road-map of National Gas Hydrate Program-3 (NGHP-03),
during FY'26, based on G & G study of 3D seismic volume of KG-DWN-98/2, two
prospective areas were identified. Integrated geophysical and geological investigations
established this area as a high-potential province for gas hydrate accumulation in KG
Basin characterized by a fully developed gas hydrates system.
Additionally, during FY'26, gas hydrate related proxies in form of
Bottom Simulating Reflectors (BSRs) across multiple seismic profiles spanning 171 LKM,
have been identified in the offshore Kutch-Saurashtra to adjoining parts of Mumbai
Offshore basin. c) Geothermal Energy:
Well OEC-PUGA-GT#02 was drilled up to 1000m, deepest well for
Geothermal exploration in Puga Valley, Ladakh where significant geothermal indications
were recorded. Drilling of well OEC-PUGA-GT#03 is under way in Puga valley for further
studies.
Prospect level three dimensional (3D) modelling was undertaken for
geothermal resource assessment in Manuguru Geothermal Field, Telangana, resulting in the
delineation of two potential drillable prospects, each with an estimated target depth of
approximately 1,000 m.
A preliminary resource assessment was undertaken in the Central Indian
Tectonic Zone (CITZ), encompassing the BakreswarTantloi geothermal system across
selected areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal which led to the identification of the
AmnalaPaniphala region as a prospective target for focussed exploration.
Geochemical surveys in the Yamunotri Geothermal System, Uttarakhand,
indicate a deep high temperature reservoir with seasonal variations in pre and post
monsoon samples reflecting monsoon driven hydrochemical changes, supporting its
suitability for geothermal energy development.
14. Drilling Services
1. The Institute of Drilling Technology (IDT) was formally transitioned
into the Institute of Drilling & Well Engineering (IDWE) on 31 October 2025. This
transformation expanded its scope into a fully multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence
covering drilling, completions, and well services.
2. Aligned with the Government's Samudra Manthan mission to
strengthen India's deep-sea energy capabilities a. A dedicated team for deepwater
monitoring has been constituted that provides constant monitoring and engages with the MDT
to address any problems during deep water drilling. b. IDWE is strengthening the deepwater
planning capabilities of the organization. The institute has ssuccessfully conducted its
maiden Advanced Deepwater Well Planning training program in March 2026. The program
strengthened deepwater planning capabilities & enhanced ONGC's readiness for
complex offshore operations.
R&D
1. For the Financial Year, total 37 Projects were taken. This was a mix
of sponsored, inhouse and field support services and unscheduled projects. 3 unscheduled
projects were taken up this year. a. Optimised wellhead selection of CSS (Cyclic Steam
stimulation) wells of Mehsana (Lanwa Field) from 5M to 3M. b. Analysis of Casing
Deformation Incidents and Preventive Design Recommendations of Limbodara Field, Ahmedabad.
c. Drilling Fluid R&D had taken up an unscheduled project titled "Designing of an
Alternate Inhibitive Drilling Fluid System excluding Polyol and Sulphonated Asphalt".
2. In June 2025, the Centralised Well Planning (CWP) Section was
created to improve standardisation, integration, and cross-work-centre coordination. A
total of 127 wells have been taken up under centralised planning. From January 2026
onwards, the CWP team has started planning for all work centres, ensuring uniform design
philosophy and optimisation across assets.
3. IDWE is involved as an MDT member for the Provisioning of Greater
Munga Field wells optimisation study. Under this project, there are 20 wells, and 8 are in
progress.
4. IDWE designed seven stratigraphic wells. One of these, ANDP-1, has
already been drilled.
Field Implementations
40 projects: 35 projects of CWP, 4 of Drilling fluid and completion
fluid R&D and 1 project of Cementing R&D are field implemented.
1. Performance evaluation using a combination of different lubricants
in gel polymer and KPPP drilling fluid systems at Ankleshwar Asset.
2. Rock chemical characteristic study of clay/shale formations for
wells in Tripura Asset to analyse downhole complications at Tripura Asset.
3. Rock-chemical Interaction Study of Clay/Shale formations for Wells
of Jorhat to Customise KCl-PHPA-Polyol Drilling Fluid System at Jorhat Asset.
4. Dose Optimisation of PAC (LVG) and PAC(RG) in Conventional/
Gel-Polymer Drilling Fluid System for Ankleshwar Asset.
5. Implemented cement slurry design for pilot HPAI well NGKN in 9
5/8" casing and 7" casing cementation of Ahmedabad Asset. Result satisfactory.
6. 35 Projects carried out by CWP and Drilling R&D are field
implemented.
Trainings
1. Conducted a three-day advanced training program on Landmark's
WellPlan and WellCAT software for ONGC Well Services personnel: a capability-building
initiative aimed at strengthening ONGC's completion engineering.
2. Successfully conducted its maiden Advanced Deepwater Well Planning
training program from 9th to 18th March 2026, aligned with the
Government's Samudra Manthan mission to strengthen India's deep-sea energy
capabilities.
Operations
1. As of March 2026, RTDOC enabled 158 interventions, delivering 393
rig days saved and a notional benefit of Rs. 655 million.
2. New RTDMMA contract was commenced. With the commencement of the new
RTDMMA contract, monitoring of onshore and offshore rigs has started.
3. A dedicated team for Deep water Monitoring has been constituted that
provides constant monitoring and engages with the MDT to address any problems during deep
water drilling.
Benchmarking Status
1. In FY'26, IDWE has issued orders for benchmarking of drilling
operations for Jorhat and Cambay Assets.
2. Benchmarking for assets Mumbai, CBM- Bokaro & Agartala is in
progress.
Initiatives taken and those underway
1. A Marketing and Business Development committee has been constituted
to focus on the promotion of its capabilities and enhancement of business opportunities
through R&D, training, well designing both through domestic and international players.
2. The Revised IWCF-Rotary Drilling Manual and the Revised IWCF-Well
Intervention Pressure Control Manual were also released on 15 May 2025.
3. Well Abandonment Procedures was also released on 15 May 2025.
15. Infrastructure Up-gradation
Your Company is in the process of up-gradation of existing resources
with State-ofArt equipment to remain competitive in the global E&P business. It
has already taken actions to refurbish, upgrade and replace its Onshore/Offshore drilling
rigs, Workover rigs, Cementing units, Crisis Management equipment in phases. Major
Infrastructure Up-gradations during the year were as under:
Twenty-seven (27) drilling rigs are being replaced by new
generation hi-tech rigs in phased manner. Till FY'26, a total 16 new generation
hi-tech drilling rigs were commissioned
Till end of FY'26, 12 workover Rigs out of 20 Automated
Hydraulic Workover rigs were commissioned
During FY'26, upgradation of CEWELL's G&G data
center with state-of-the-art technology workstations and Server with industry latest
gateway switches, NAS storage, tape libraries, active directory, backup systems, and Linux
administration servers. The client-server architecture technology implemented with active
directory domain for centralized administration of workstations and other data center
equipment. Centralized storage system in G&G network environment was configured for
workstations users to make it future ready in-house cloud system
16. Information Technology
Moving towards digitalization using emerging technologies by creating
digital oilfield and operational activities your Company has carried out several Business
Process improvements in the field of IT/ AI for enhancing the IT/ AI infrastructure and
ensuring robust support for various applications and services. Major Process improvements
were as follows:
Extending High Throughput Connectivity to Rajahmundry and
Karaikal Assets: Project is aimed at extending reliable data and voice connectivity
from Asset/Basin headquarters to remote field stations (including fixed and nomadic Rig
Sites) of Rajahmundry Asset and Cauvery Asset, through terrestrial microwave radio
network) with minimum throughput of 10 Mbps per site. The Project is aimed to cover most
of the remote field sites i.e. in numbers 28 and 21 sites at Rajahmundry and Cauvery Asset
respectively. The connectivity is intended to support seamlessly various corporate IT
applications, SCADA, voice communication and other IT-enabled field operations
High Throughput System (HTS) Services over Satcom Hired on
Subscription Basis: The Services ensures continuity of HTS-based Satcom connectivity
for ONGC's remote field installations. The primary provision includes 40 operational
sites (Onshore & Offshore), with scalability for 10 additional sites, provision of 100
Mbps pooled satellite bandwidth along with MPLS backhaul links between ISP Hub to
ONGC's Data Centre locations at Delhi and Mumbai. The HTS Satcom connectivity
supports critical business and operational applications such as SAP, DISHA, VC and live
CCTV feeds from Remote Rigs. The NoA was issued on 12.12.2025
Adoption of new technology with installation of
Next-Generation modular UPS System with Lithium-ion Battery for Critical Data Center
Infrastructure: Corporate Infocom Data Center is hosting critical enterprise level
applications like SAP based ERP application, Paperless application DISHA, E-mail solution,
Corporate Portals, ONGC Reports etc. To ensure un-interrupted availability of power to
critical infrastructure of the Data Center the existing UPS system have been revamped with
two 120KVA UPS systems of latest technology with Lithium-Ion battery in redundant
configuration. Hot swappable modular UPS in on-line double conversion mode having an
efficiency of 97%. The Lithium-ion batteries are known for higher efficiency, longer
service life with fewer replacements resulting in reduced downtime and operational
disruption. New technology is environmental friendly as longer lifecycle reduces waste
generation and lower carbon footprint
Your company has established a robust industrial data
integration and analytics ecosystem by seamlessly connecting machine, SCADA, and PLC data
with enterprise analytics platforms and OSI PI dashboards, enabling real-time monitoring,
reporting, and alert generation. The OSI PI platform serves as the centralized historian
and single source of truth for enterprise-wide operational data, ensuring reliable data
storage, accessibility, and governance. Through secure API-based data provisioning, the
platform supports a range of digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives
by supplying data to advanced analytics and business applications, including SANJAI, POCC,
IDAS, Gas Balancing, Gas Detection, and other mission-critical systems, thereby enhancing
operational visibility, decision-making, safety, and production efficiency across the
organization
More than 4,000 geographically dispersed onshore wells
acrossmultipleworkcentreshavebeenintegratedwiththe central SCADA and OSI PI systems
through IoT-enabled devices, enabling centralized data acquisition, real-time monitoring,
historization, and advanced analytics. This digital integration has enhanced operational
visibility, improved decision-making capabilities, facilitated predictive analysis, and
strengthened enterprise-wide asset performance management
Implementation of HIS-Based Home-Delivery Prescription
Workflow: The Home-Delivery Prescription module was successfully conceptualized and
implemented within the Health Information System (HIS) to streamline prescription
processing and medicine delivery for beneficiaries. Initially rolled out at Ahmedabad and
Dehradun, the module enables automated prescription workflows, address validation,
OTP-based delivery confirmation, electronic transmission of prescriptions to patients and
chemists, and controlled printing to strengthen governance. It has reduced manual effort,
improved data accuracy and transparency, enhanced patient convenience, and contributed to
ONGC's digital transformation and healthcare service modernization initiatives
SSE (Secured Service Edge) Transforming Enterprise
Security Architecture: ONGC's Secured Service Edge (SSE) initiative represents a
future-ready cybersecurity transformation, enabling secure, seamless and policy-driven
access to enterprise applications from anywhere. Implemented with Hitachi as system
integrator and Zscaler as OEM, the solution strengthens ONGC's Zero Trust adoption,
enhances protection against web-based threats and data leakage, and improves governance
over cloud application usage. It reduces dependency on legacy VPNs, MPLS/PTP links,
internet gateways and on-premise security hardware, while improving secure access, user
experience and productivity for remote, field and corporate users. By rationalising
communication links, reducing redundant security solutions and enabling better licence
optimisation, the effective deployment of SSE can reduce communication link costs by
around 20%, delivering long-term cost optimisation, improved operational efficiency,
stronger compliance, business resilience and sustainable returns for the Organization
SAP S/4HANA application upgraded to version 2023, which has
improved extensibility with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The upgraded
application went live on September 20th. Further the Employee Self-Service
(ESS) has been migrated to the Fiori Launchpad with a newly designed home page and
integrated into Webice.ongc.co.in portal
In line with ONGC Board's directive to conduct regular
security audits of APIs configured in the SAP system, C-DAC carried out security audit of
APIs
The Service Entry Sheet (SES) process has been enhanced in SAP
to enable automatic SES creation through the E-Measurement Book portal, providing better
visibility and insights into services availed by ONGC
As per the World Bank initiative of Zero Routine Flaring (ZRF)
by 2030 under Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR) Partnership, Flare must be categorized
into three broad categories 1. Safety Flare 2. Routine Flare and 3. Non-Routine Flare.
Re-categorization of Flare has been completed in all Assets
New Development of Onshore pipeline leak repair indenting system
/ workflow has been completed. Streamlined leak repair workflow enhances operational
efficiency, data accuracy, maintenance planning, and overall pipeline reliability
DevelopedPP(ProductionPlanning)processtoreplicate and CBM GAS
from
actual process of separating CO
2
Coal Bed Methane gas produced at Bokaro. Capturing
the CO
2
-rich reject stream provides significant value by
enabling accurate reserves accounting, improving the reliability of
reservoir simulations, ensuring precise well-wise production allocation, and supporting
the achievement of production targets
Implementation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) at
Cambay, Pipava and Ahmedabad to replace the SAP LE-WM module which is going out of support
Complete automation of ONGC's Job Rotation and Transfer
Policy (JRTP) within the ICE system to enable the HRD team to generate and manage
transfers through a system-driven process
Mapping and aligning Establishment processes within ICE to
support the centralization of HR Establishment functions, ensuring standardization,
process optimization, and improved operational efficiency
The ICE team is sharing data from SAP S/4HANA and SAP BW/4HANA
with various applications across ONGC to promote data democratization and enable advanced
data analytics and AI-driven processes on other platforms
AI Initiatives and Actions Taken
ONGC initiated its AI transformation journey through a strategic
digital maturity assessment conducted with consultancy support from Accenture,
benchmarking the organization against industry peers and identifying key opportunities for
Analytics and AI adoption. Corporate Infocom Services subsequently constituted a
location-agnostic AI & Analytics Task Force comprising officers from diverse business
domains. Skill-gap analysis, domain-specific cohorts, and Coursera-based upskilling
enabled structured capability building in AI, analytics and Generative AI. To support AI
workloads, ONGC strengthened computational infrastructure through C-DAC high-performance
compute services and on-premise GPU facilities. Corporate Infocom also undertook Master
Data Management to improve data quality, remediation and governance
ONGC conducted the internal Hackathon "Udbhav 1.0"
to democratize innovation and accelerate AI adoption by enabling employees to address real
operational challenges through AI and digital technologies. The initiative created
organization-wide AI awareness, broke functional silos, and demonstrated ONGC's
internal innovation capability. Udbhav 1.0 received
591 ideas, resulting in 20 high-impact PoCs with significant
business potential, now being scaled by Corporate Infocom with business functions.
Building on this momentum, Udbhav 2.0 received 542 ideas, with 43 PoCs
taken up. The Udbhav Alumni Network has been created to mentor future participants and
sustain bottom-up AI adoption
ONGC strengthened its AI strategy by empanelling leading digital
consultantsDeloitte, KPMG and Ernst & Young. KPMG was engaged to develop a
comprehensive AI Strategy and Roadmap, establish governance frameworks, and
identify priority use cases under Project GATI (GenAI/AI-led Transformation and
Innovation). The completed exercise provides a structured blueprint for
enterprise-wide AI adoption
ONGC also initiated the Enterprise Data Platform project to
integrate diverse data sources and enable real-time analytics, while SAP integration
support is under consideration to ensure seamless ERP data flow. These initiatives aim to
institutionalize innovation and position ONGC as an AI-driven energy leader
ONGC has inducted "Seistelligence" software developed
by the R&D team at GEOPIC, ONGC, integrating advanced Machine Learning (ML) workflows
for seismic as well as data analysis, modelling and prediction. More than 16 supervised
and 8 unsupervised methods have been integrated. This software package includes Log &
Facies Prediction in
1D Space, Facies & Reservoir property prediction in 3D space,
AI-based fault mapping, Geological feature mapping, Unsupervised analysis & clustering
of well & seismic data (WellLytics & SeisLytics softwares) and newly developed CNN
based module SeisInvert
Value Delivery through AI
The programs like Establishment of location agnostic AI / ML
community and Organization of "Udbhav" have already started to deliver
field validated solutions in domains of Exploration, Drilling, Reservoir, Production and
Corporate functions. Udbhav 1.0 successfully identified and piloted twenty transformative
AI use cases. Each use cases when scaled up has the potential to add business value
exceeding Rs. 500 to 10,000 million over 35 years, with many already demonstrating
measurable production uplift, cost savings, reduced NPT, improved safety, and operational
excellence
Some of solutions developed in-house and value delivery is enumerated
below
Real-time Intelligence for Stuck pipe Risk Mitigation:
The application accelerates drilling performance optimization by
delivering real-time insights and decision-ready visual intelligence for proactive stuck
pipe mitigation. Stuck pipe alone contributes to ~ 40 % of rig days lost due to downhole
complications. Annual Cost benefit (Assuming average rig cost Rs. 20 Lakh/ day): ~ Rs. 550
million, Cost saving in five years: ~ Rs. 2,750 million
AI-Powered Hole Cleaning Advisory System: The AI-powered
Hole Cleaning Advisory System uses computer vision to address inefficiencies in wellbore
cleaning, a major contributor to Non-Productive Time (NPT) during drilling. The solution
was deployed in all Rajahmundry drilling rigs and implemented. Since April 2025, 93
rig-days have been saved with notional saving of Rs. 264 million
Optimization of Water Injection: A Physics based and
AI-driven solution was developed to manage water injection and address oil production
decline. Based on the insights of this use case, the water injection strategy was changed
in Neelam Field during Sep-Oct 2025. This has resulted in arresting of production decline
and total saving of Rs. 358 million can be attributed to this
Candidate Well Selection for Well Intervention: An
AI/ML-based system has been developed to automate candidate well selection for stimulation
and well intervention. The solution prioritizes high-potential wells, enabling more
effective intervention planning
It has been implemented on 10 wells in Ahmedabad fields (05 Gamij and
05 Nawagam) with attributed Oil Gain of 803.32 MT/ month. Till date, this has resulted in
revenue gain of Rs. 322 million
Full Wave Inversion: To accurately image the subsurface,
a high-resolution velocity model is required that minimizes the mismatch between observed
seismic data and synthetic data generated through numerical simulations. This is achieved
using Full Waveform Inversion (FWI). At present, ONGC doesn't have FWI capability
which necessitates dependence on external vendors, resulting in higher costs & longer
turnaround times. The solution envisages to develop an AI-augmented in-house FWI software
tailored to ONGC's geological settings and computational environment. Fine tuning is
in progress in collaboration with IIT Bombay
EnerGPT Enterprise Generative AI Platform:
EnerGPT has been developed as ONGC's enterprise-wide Generative AI
platform to enable secure, contextual, and role-based access to organizational knowledge.
The platform significantly reduces time spent on information retrieval. The in-house
implementation has resulted in cost saving of approximately Rs. 55 million when compared
with similar developments carried out by external vendors
AI Assisted JD Creation & Pen-Picture Generation: The
AI-assisted Job Description and Pen-Picture generation system automates the creation of
comprehensive skill requirement and career profiles for officers considered for
senior-level promotions based on available inputs in SAP. Solution was developed
internally and delivered within One Month. Similar solution would cost around Rs. 45 to 60
million by external vendors. The solution proved very useful during the interview of
senior positions
Contract Collation and Digital Signature : Application
eliminates dependence on costly third-party e-signature platforms with workflows,
resulting in major recurring savings for the organization by integrating seamlessly with
Active Directory and SAP. It ensures secure authentication without any additional
licensing or external identity management costs. The digital process significantly reduces
turnaround time and approximate saving is around
Rs. 150 million
Information Security/ Cyber Security
In the present era where cyber threats are constantly evolving
in sophistication and frequency, ONGC's state-of-art Information Security Operations
Centre (ISOC) is operationalized 24X7 for safeguarding its digital assets, customer data,
and intellectual property against cyber-attacks from adversaries. Threat Intelligence from
several agencies - both Government of India & private are received and analysed in
real-time with automation to respond in the fastest way. On an average, more than 2.1
billion events are handled every day
ONGC has implemented Information Security management Systems
(ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001 international information security standard in its 42
Data Centres. All of these Data Centres are certified by the updated 2022 version of ISO
27001 standard. Periodic internal and external audits are carried out for sustenance of
ISMS and ISO 27001 certification
ONGC has been working consistently towards strengthening the
weakest link in the Cyber security chain the humans i.e. its employees. Towards
this objective, the following focussed actions have been taken in the last year:
- Multiple phishing/smishing drill campaigns were launched to raise
employee awareness enabling them to identify suspicious emails, SMS messages, and QR
codes, and to enhance their readiness against real-world phishing and smishing attacks.
Employees who fell prey to this campaign were subjected to a self learning course with an
assessment at the end
- A session on topical issues related to cyber-security is conducted on
the first Wednesday of every month under the Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas initiative
- Employees are regularly sensitised on the cyber hygiene and other
cyber security aspects through text message every Wednesday throughout the year
- Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) was celebrated in October month
bringing in special focus on Cyber Security through quizzes, webcasts etc.
India's critical oil and gas sector faced an exponential
surge in cyberattacks as adversaries launched relentless and coordinated digital
offensives to disrupt Nation's critical oil and gas information infrastructure during
Operation Sindoor. By adopting proactive cyber defence strategies during Operation
Sindoor, ONGC safeguarded its digital assets, ensured operational continuity, and remained
resilient against the evolving threat landscape
17. Financial Highlights:
Your Company earned Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 328,940 Million in
FY'26 as against PAT of Rs. 356,103 Million in FY'25 i.e. a decline of Rs.
27,163 Million (7.63%) and registered Revenue from Operations of Rs. 1,325,081 Million in
FY'26 down by 3.87% over FY'25 (Rs.1,378,463 Million).
Highlights Standalone Financial Statements
Revenue from Operations : Rs.1,325,081 Million
Profit After Tax : Rs.328,940 Million
Contribution to Exchequer : Rs.558,653 Million
Return on Capital Employed : 22.46%
Debt-Equity Ratio : 0.02:1
Earnings/ Share : Rs. 26.15
Book Value/ Share : Rs. 264
Particulars |
Rs. in Million |
|
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
| Revenue from operations |
1,325,081 |
1,378,463 |
| Other Income |
103,558 |
104,794 |
Total Revenue |
1,428,639 |
1,483,257 |
| Profit Before Interest Depreciation |
720,780 |
757,162 |
| & Tax (PBIDT) |
|
|
| Profit Before Exceptional items and |
424,149 |
467,598 |
| Tax (PBT) |
|
|
| Exceptional items -Income/ |
- |
- |
| (expenses) |
|
|
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
424,149 |
467,598 |
Profit After Tax |
328,940 |
356,103 |
| Transfer to General Reserves |
159,106 |
186,269 |
18. Change in Share Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in capital structure
of the Company.
19. Dividend
Your Company has declared interim dividend of Rs.6.00 per share of Rs.
5 each (_120%) in November, 2025 amounting to Rs.75,481.68 Million and Rs.6.25 per share
of Rs.5 each (_125%) in
February, 2026 amounting to Rs.78,626.74 Million. The Board of
Directors has recommended final dividend of Rs.1 per share of Rs.5 each (_20%) amounting
to Rs.12,580.28 Million, subject to the approval of shareholders. The total dividend
pay-out for FY'26 would beRs.166,688.70 Million with pay-out ratio of 51%.
The Dividend Distribution policy may be accessed at the web link:
https://www.ongcindia.com/wps/wcm/connect/en/ investors/policies
20. Financial Accounting and Secretarial Standards
The Financial Statements of the Company for FY'26 have been
prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 including
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Guidance Note on Accounting for Oil and Gas
Producing Activities issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Secretarial Standards:
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
21. Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Your Company is engaged in Exploration & Production (E&P)
business which is covered under the exemption provided under Section 186(11) of the
Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, the details of loans given, investments made or
guarantee or security given by the Company to subsidiaries and associates were not
reported.
22. Deposits:
Your Company has not accepted any deposit during the year. Further,
there was no outstanding deposit and/or unpaid or unclaimed principal amount or interest
against any deposit either at the beginning or at the end of FY'26.
23. Credit Rating of Securities:
Details of the Credit Ratings of Debt Securities of the Company as on
31st March 2026:
Particulars |
Details |
| 1 Name of Debt Security |
International Bonds (Senior unsecured notes)
issued by the Company and subsidiaries which are guaranteed by the company |
International Bonds (Senior unsecured notes)
issued by the Company* |
International Bonds (Senior unsecured notes)
issued by the Company and subsidiaries which are guaranteed by the company |
Commercial Paper up to Rs. 10,000 Crore
outstanding at any point of time |
Non- Convertible Debenture upto Rs. 1,000
Crore** |
Non- Convertible Debenture upto Rs.7,500
Crore |
| 2 Credit Rating obtained |
Rating : Baa3 (Stable) [Including for Issuer
Rating] |
BBB- (Stable) [Including for Issuer Rating] |
BBB- (Stable) [Including for Issuer Rating] |
CARE A1+ IND A1+ |
[ICRA] AAA (Stable), IND AAA (Stable) |
[ICRA] AAA (Stable), CARE AAA (Stable) |
| 3 Name of the credit rating agency |
Moody's Investors Service |
S&P Global Ratings |
Fitch Ratings |
CARE Ratings Limited (CARE) and India Rating
and Research Private Limited(IRRPL) |
ICRA Limited (ICRA), India Rating and
Research Private Limited(IRRP) |
ICRA Limited (ICRA), CARE Ratings Limited
(CARE) |
| 4 Date on which the credit rating was
obtained |
February 2005 and annual surveillance
thereon every year. |
November 2012 and annual surveillance
thereon every year. |
July 2021 and annual surveillance thereon
every year. |
CARE: 25.06.2018 and periodical surveillance
and revalidation from time to time. IRRPL: 9.11.2023 and periodical surveillance and
revalidation from time to time. |
ICRA: 17.07.2020 and periodical surveillance
and revalidation from time to time. IRRPL: 23.07.2020 and periodical surveillance and
revalidation from time to time. |
ICRA: 07.09.2021 and periodical surveillance
and revalidation from time to time. CARE: 29.07.2021 and periodical surveillance and
revalidation from time to time. |
| 5 Revision in the credit rating |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
| 6 Reasons provided by the rating agency for a
downward revision, if any |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
* At the request of the company, S&P has withdrawn Issue Rating on
US$ Notes guaranteed by the Company
** ICRA Ratings and India Ratings and Research Private Limited have
affirmed the long-term rating of IND AAA/Stable assigned to the balance NCD programme of
Rs.1,000 Crore
24. Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Details of transfer of unclaimed dividends and eligible shares to IEPF
have been placed in the Corporate Governance Report at para 14, which forms part of the
Annual Report.
25. Related Party Transaction
There was no Related Party Transaction which needs to be reported in
the form of AOC-2, in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Company Act,
2013.
26. Subsidiaries/ JVs and Associates:
26.1 Subsidiaries
A. ONGC Videsh Limited
ONGC Videsh Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of your Company for
carrying out E&P activities outside India, has participation in 29 oil and gas
projects spread across 14 countries. ONGC Videsh portfolio comprises of 14 producing, 5
discovered/ under development, 7 exploration and 3 pipeline projects. The company operates
14 of these projects by itself or in collaboration with JV partners. ONGC Videsh also has
3 subsidiaries in global business hubs i.e., Amsterdam (Netherlands), Singapore and
Houston (USA) for asset holding, commercial and technical activities in addition to a
wholly Owned subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat, India which functions as Global Treasury
Centre for ONGC Videsh. Gross consolidated revenue of ONGC Videsh for FY'26 was
Rs. 84,429 million as against Rs.129,946 million during FY'25 and
the Profit After Tax (PAT) was Rs. 11,516 million during FY'26 as against Rs. 4,285
million (restated) during FY'25.
Significant events in the area of Exploration & Operations:
Project-wise Operational Highlights and Achievements
CPO-5, Colombia: Production grew by approximately 11% over the
last two years, Cumulative production from the block reached approximately 44 million
barrels as of 31 March 2026, having crossed the major 40-million-barrel milestone on 9
November 2025
MECL, Colombia: Mansarovar Energy Colombia Limited (MECL)
emerged as one of the premier growth drivers within the Company's international
portfolio during FY'26. Average annual production grew by approximately 17%, rising
from 4,147 BOPD in FY'25 to 4,841 BOPD in FY'26. This builds upon a sustained
multi-year growth trajectory, reflecting an increase of 51% over a two-year horizon and
70% over a three-year period
GPOC, South Sudan: The Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC)
maintained high operational resilience amid regional instability, posting an average
production of 46,058 BOPD. Normalized for a 25-day geopolitical shut-in, output reached
49,532 BOPD, exceeding the BE target and limiting year-on-year decline to a marginal 1.7%
SPOC, South Sudan:Despite a challenging operating environment
marked by a near two-month geopolitical shutdown and temporary mid-year pipeline and
supply disruptions, Sudd Petroleum Operating Company (SPOC) demonstrated strong structural
resilience. The asset recorded an annual average production of 10,513 BOPD (against 11,315
BOPD in the previous year). Notably, the asset has maintained a remarkable 77% production
growth over a two-year horizon. Sakhalin-1, Russia: The Sakhalin-1 project staged a robust
operational recovery in FY'26 through focused development drilling and superior
reservoir sweep efficiencies. Average field production expanded from approximately 150,000
BOPD in April 2025 to nearly 190,000 BOPD by March 2026
Area-1, Mozambique: The world-class Area-1 Mozambique LNG
project achieved a watershed milestone with the formal lifting of Force Majeure on 7
November 2025, catalysing the full-scale resumption of project execution. Following the
restart, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) activities accelerated rapidly,
backed by the mobilization of an onsite workforce of approximately 5,900 personnel. During
the year, the ONGC Videsh Board approved the revised development cost structure for its
participating interest, cementing the Company's alignment with this high-value asset.
Overall project progress stood at approximately 41.5% at fiscal year-end. The
Golfinho-Atum development, utilizing two initial LNG trains with a combined capacity of
13.12 MTPA, remains securely on track for first LNG cargo delivery in July 2028
ACG, Azerbaijan: The flagship Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) asset
delivered exceptional operational and commercial benchmarks, outstandingly outperforming
its annual production forecasts. The field averaged approximately 328,626 BOPD (totalling
~120 million barrels for the year). This performance secured 109.48% of the asset's
oil production target and 101.53% of its combined Oil & Gas target, delivering a net
contribution of 0.590 MMTOE to the Company Subsurface Exploration and Value Accretion:
GPOC, South Sudan: The Wizeen NW-1 exploratory well in Block 1A
was successfully drilled, completed, and placed on active production at an initial rate of
approximately 670 BOPD. Subsurface upside was further validated by the Umm Sagura East-1
discovery, which confirmed hydrocarbon saturation across both primary and secondary target
reservoirs
Sakhalin-1, Russia: Asset integrity and processing capacity were
enhanced through the successful replacement of critical compressors at the Odoptu field
and the installation of a new gas turbine generator at the De-Kastri Terminal, ensuring
long-term operational uptime
CPO-5, Colombia: Completed a massive subsurface integration
project by successfully merging multiple Northeast 3D seismic datasets across a continuous
2,000 sq. km volume. This merged dataset significantly improves structural mapping and
accelerates prospect maturation across the block. Furthermore, the identification of the
new LS-3 play within the La Urraca evaluation area has opened up prospective new fairways
B. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Your Company holds 54.90% equity shares in HPCL as on 31 March 2026 and
HPCL is a Schedule A', Maharatna, and listed entity with pan India presence.
HPCL owns and operates 2 major refineries one at Mumbai (9.5 million metric tonnes
per annum - MMTPA) and the other at Visakhapatnam (15.0 MMTPA). It also owns and operates
a Lube Refinery at Mumbai with a capacity of 428 TMT (thousand metric tonne). HPCL has a
vast marketing network of supply & distribution infrastructure comprising terminals,
tap-off points, lpg bottling plants, aviation service facilities, lube blending plants,
lube depots and various customer touchpoints across the country. HPCL has its research
& development centre named HP Green R&D Centre' in Bengaluru. During
FY'26, HPCL refineries at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam achieved the highest ever combined
refining thruput of 26.04 MMT registering an increase of 3.0% over crude thruput of 25.27
MMT processed during FY'25. Visakh refinery achieved a remarkable feat by processing
the highest-ever annual crude throughput of 16.04 MMT. Similarly, the Mumbai refinery also
exhibited excellent performance by processing the highest-ever annual crude throughput of
10.0 MMT. Refineries processed 10 new crude grades for the first time, the highest ever,
up from the previous high of 8. Refineries also achieved highest-ever distillate yield of
75.8% in FY26. HPCL achieved the highest-ever total sales volume of 51.45 MMT (including
exports) during FY'26, registering a growth of 3.3% as compared to the previous
year's sales of 49.82 MMT, with a domestic market sales growth of 2.6%. HPCL also
recorded the pipeline thruput of 25.54 MMT during FY'26.
During the year, HPCL crossed a key milestone of 25,000+ retail outlets
with commissioning of 1351 retail outlets during FY'26 taking the total retail
outlets number to 25,098 as of 31st March 2026. During this period, 11 new LPG
distributorships were added taking the total LPG distributorships to 6,389 as of 31st
March 2026. The Average GRM (Gross of export duty) for the FY'26 was US$ 8.79 per
barrel (US$ 5.74 per barrel during the previous financial year).
During FY'26, HPCL recorded standalone Profit after tax of
Rs. 171,752 million as compared to Profit after tax of Rs. 73,649
million for the previous year. Revenue from operations for the FY'26 was Rs.
4,785,431 million as compared to Rs. 4,663,457 million during the previous year.
C. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
Your Company holds 71.63 % equity shares in MRPL, a Schedule
A' Mini Ratna company and listed entity, which is a single location 15 MMTPA
Refinery. Further, HPCL (Subsidiary of your Company) also holds 16.95% equity shares in
MRPL.
MRPL's refinery is established with a versatile design with
complex secondary processing units and a high flexibility to process Crudes of various
API, delivering a variety of quality products. MRPL also operates an Aromatic Complex, a
petrochemical unit capable of producing 0.905 MMTPA of Para Xylene and 0.273 MMTPA of
Benzene. The Aromatic Complex is situated in the Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ)
and is fully integrated with MRPL.
MRPL achieved a Crude throughput of 16.774 MMT for the FY'26, as
against 18.04 MMT during last year. In FY'26, GRM for MRPL was USD 9.22 /bbl against
USD 4.45/ bbl during FY'25. During FY'26, MRPL registered a standalone turnover
of Rs. 1,051,555 million against Rs. 1,092,795 million in FY'25 and recorded profit
after tax of Rs. 19,312 million against Profit after tax of Rs. 506 million in FY'25.
D. Petronet MHB Ltd (PMHBL)
Your Company, together with its subsidiary HPCL, hold equity shares of
50% each in PMHBL. With your Company's holding of 54.90% in HPCL, the extent of its
holding in PMHBL comes to 77.45% and makes PHMBL a subsidiary of ONGC. PMHBL owns and
operates Mangalore Hassan Bengaluru pipeline (362.3 Km) to transport
MRPL's petroleum products to various parts of Karnataka State. PMHBL achieved a
thruput of 4.065 MMT in FY'26 against 3.971 MMT in FY'25. Reported total income
of Rs. 2,348 million in FY'26 (Rs. 2,061 million in FY'25) and recorded a net
profit (PAT) of Rs. 1,162 million in FY'26 (Rs. 830 million in FY'25). PMHBL is
certified for ISO: Quality Management System ISO-9001:2015, Environmental Management
System ISO-14001:2015, Occupational Health Safety Management System ISO45001:2018,
Energy Management System ISO 50001:2018 and Information Security Management System
ISO 27001:2022.
E. ONGC Green Limited (OGL):
Your Company has established ONGC Green Limited (OGL) as a wholly-owned
subsidiary on 27th February 2024. This strategic move aims to diversify
ONGC's business, mitigate risks associated with fossil fuel dependency, and meet
sustainability objectives. OGL, since start of operation on 10th April 2024,
has significantly expanded its renewable energy portfolio through key acquisitions:
OGL One Limited (formerly PTC Energy Ltd): On March
4, 2025, OGL acquired a 100% equity stake in PTC Energy Ltd. and
subsequently changed its name to
OGL One Limited w.e.f. 4th June 2025. This acquisition
brought seven wind power plants with a total capacity of 288.8 MW, located in Madhya
Pradesh, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd (via ONGPL Joint Venture):
- ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL), a 50:50 Joint Venture
between OGL and NGEL (NTPC Green Energy Ltd), was formed on November 18, 2024
- On 27th March 2025, ONGPL acquired a 100% equity stake in
Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd. Ayana Renewable Power contributes approximately 4.1 GW
of combined wind and solar capacity, including both operational and under-construction
assets These strategic acquisitions have added 2.345 GW (operating + under construction)
of renewable energy capacity to ONGC's portfolio, bringing its total RE capacity to 2.853
GW. This substantial progress is a key step towards ONGC's targets of 10 GW RE
capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2038 for scope 1&2.
F. ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
OPaL is a mega petrochemical greenfield project established in Dahej
SEZ and incorporated in 2006 for utilizing in-house products of C2-C3 plant and Naphtha
from Hazira and Uran plants of your Company. With the approval of the Govt. of India, your
Company has made additional equity infusion in OPaL to the tune of Rs. 183,650 million
along with allocation of new well gas in place of withdrawn APM gas for swap replenishment
of shrinkage gas to C2-C3 Dahej plant. Post infusion of additional equity, the
shareholding of your Company increased from 49.36% to 95.69% and became subsidiary of your
Company on 23rd August 2024. Other shareholders in OPaL are GAIL and GSPC with
shareholding of 4.19% and 0.12% respectively as on 31st March, 2026. OPaL
produced 1620.18 KT of Petrochemicals during FY'26, as against 1782 KT during last
year. During FY'26, OPaL reported revenue from operations of Rs. 142,143 million (
Rs. 148,040 million in FY'25) and loss of Rs. 16,978 million (loss of Rs. 37,259
million in FY'25). OPaL has exited SEZ on 07th March 2025 and operating as
unit in Domestic Tariff Area w.e.f. 08th March 2025.
26.2 Joint Ventures and Associates:
A. ONGC Tripura Power Company Limited (OTPC)
OTPC was incorporated in 2004 as a joint venture of your Company. Your
Company is holding 50% of its shares as on 31st March 2026. OTPC has a 726.6 MW
gas based Combined Cycle Power Plant at Palatana, Tripura with two generating units with
equal capacity. The basic objective of the project is to monetize idle gas assets of your
Company in landlocked Tripura State and to boost exploration efforts in the region. The
average Plant load factor for FY'26 was about 60.02% against 60.07% in FY'25 and
power generation of 3,880 million Units (MU) in FY'26 against 3,883 MU in FY'25.
Revenue from standalone operations during FY'26 was Rs. 15,026
million (Rs. 13,578 million in FY'25) and profit after tax (PAT) was Rs. 1,328
million during FY'26 (Rs. 15 million during FY'25).
B. ONGC TERI Biotech Limited (OTBL)
OTBL is a JV incorporated in 2007 by your Company (49.98%) along with
The Energy Research Institute (TERI) (48.02%) and the remaining 2% shares are held by
individuals. OTBL has developed various Biotechnical Solutions for oil and gas Industry
through collaborative research involving the Company and TERI. Revenue from operations of
OTBL during FY'26 was
Rs. 417 million (Rs. 344 million in FY'25) and profit after tax
(PAT) was Rs. 213 million during FY'26 (Rs. 170 million during FY'25).
C. Dahej SEZ Limited (DSL)
DSL, a 50:50 JV of your Company along with Gujarat Industrial
Development Corporation (GIDC), was incorporated in 2004 for establishing a multi-product
SEZ at Dahej. Your Company has set up C2-C3 Extraction Plant as a value-chain integration
project in this SEZ, which serves as feeder unit to OPaL, a subsidiary of your Company.
Due to the change in market scenario, OPaL and C2-C3 plant both exited the SEZ and at
present both are operating as DTA units. Revenue from Operations of DSL during FY'26
was
Rs. 922 million (un-audited) against Rs. 972 million in FY'25
(audited) and PAT was Rs. 524 million (un-audited) during FY'26 against Rs. 563
million (audited) during FY'25.
D. Mangalore SEZ Limited (MSEZL)
MSEZ is a JV, under Special Economic Zone and was promoted by your
Company with an equity stake of 26%. MSEZ, was incorporated in 2006 for development of
necessary infrastructure to facilitate and locate industrial establishments. MSEZ is
operational since April 2015. Revenue from standalone operations of MSEZ during FY'26
was Rs. 2,562 million (Rs. 2,036 million in FY'25) and profit after tax was Rs. 681
million during FY'26 (Rs. 423 million during FY'25).
E. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL)
PHL, is an Associate of the Company, with 49% holdings, and the
Government of India holding remaining 51%. PHL was formed primarily for catering to the
logistic requirements of offshore and other remote area oil fields. PHL is a Mini Ratna-I
Category PSU, having fleet of 43 helicopters. Revenue from standalone operations of PHL
during FY'26 was Rs. 3,287 million and profit before tax was
Rs. (314) million during FY'26.
F. Petronet LNG Limited (PLL)
Petronet LNG Limited (PLL), an associate of your Company, which was
incorporated in 1998 with 12.50% equity holding along with identical stakes held by other
Oil PSU co-promoters viz., IOCL, GAIL and BPCL, is a listed Company. PLL, the largest
company in the country in supply of LNG, has set up the country's first LNG receiving
and regasification terminal at Dahej, Gujarat, and another terminal at Kochi, Kerala.
While the plant at Dahej terminal has 17.5 MMTPA capacity, the Kochi terminal has capacity
of 5 MMTPA.
During FY'26, PLL recorded standalone revenue from operations of
Rs. 434,949 million (Rs. 509,796 million during FY'25) and Profit after tax (PAT) of
Rs. 38,427 million during FY'26 (Rs. 39,264 million during FY'25).
G. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL)
Your Company has promoted and subscribed 20% equity capital in IGGL, a
JV company in association with IOCL, GAIL, OIL and NRL. IGGL was incorporated in 2018 for
the purpose of laying 1,656 KM pipeline covering north-east states with a capex of Rs.
92,650 million. MoP&NG has approved Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of Rs.55,590 million,
which is 60% of the project cost. Surveying, ROU acquisition and Pipeline laying in
various sections are under progress. Physical progress of 87.42 % and financial progress
of 73.39% have been achieved till 31st March 2026 with a cumulative financial
expenditure of Rs. 68,000 million. Revenue from operations of IGGL during FY'26 was
Rs. 83 million.
H. Rohini Heliport Limited (RHL):
Your Company has subscribed 49% equity capital in Rohini Heliport
Limited with Government of India's stake as 51%.
Revenue from operations of RHL was Rs. 21 million during FY'26.
I. Bharat Ethane One IFSC Private Limited (BEO) & Bharat Ethane Two
IFSC Private Limited(BET):
Your company established two Joint Venture companies, Bharat Ethane
One IFSC Private Limited (BEO) and Bharat Ethane Two IFSC Private Limited (BET),
with M/s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Japan, in January 2026, with 50% equity
participation in each company. Both companies are registered in GIFT City, Gujarat,
under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
The companies are primarily engaged in the business of operating and
chartering vessels for both international and coastal voyages. Each company will own and
operate a Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) with an approximate cargo capacity of 100,000
cubic metres, to be operated under the Indian flag.
Further, both companies entered into long-term Time Charter Party
Agreements with your company on
27.01.2026 for the transportation of ethane from the USA to India
to secure gaseous feedstock for OPaL, for a period of 15 years.
Additionally, both companies have executed shipbuilding contracts with M/s
Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea, for the construction of their respective VLECs,
with delivery scheduled during
FY 202829.
26.3 Companies Which have become/ ceased to be Company's
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures And Associates Companies during FY'26 a) Companies
which have become direct subsidiaries: NIL. b) Companies which have ceased to be
subsidiaries: NIL. c) Companies which have become a joint venture or associate: 1. Bharat
Ethane one IFSC private limited 2. Bharat Ethane two IFSC private limited. d) Companies
which have ceased to be a joint venture or associate: NIL.
Note: Only direct subsidiaries and JVs have been considered
27. Make in India
To promote the vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat", ONGC has
introduced Development Order Policy in December 2020 for goods and services after
delinking it from routine tender process, thereby making the process simpler and
continuous. Under the policy, 283 items have been identified and uploaded on the ONGC
tender portal, enabling interested and competent vendors to submit Expression of Interest
(EOI) to manufacture/ develop the product at any time. So far, ONGC has successfully
indigenized 32 products/ Services through 46 successful development orders. In addition,
18 products are at various development stages through 16 Indian manufacturers/ service
providers.
28. ONGC Start-Up Initiative
ONGC Start-up Fund', conceptualized in line with the
Startup India' initiative, launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of
India, was established to foster, nurture and incubate new ideas related to energy sector.
The Fund supports and promotes an ecosystem in the Energy Sector for entrepreneurship
among the younger Indians.
ONGC Start-Up Fund supported 27 start-ups with applications in energy
sector. The financial commitment to these Start-Ups was Rs.907.90 million as on 31st
March 2026. Further Due Diligence of 04 startups was in progress as on 31st
March 2026.
Several start-ups supported by your Company have demonstrated
significant success, thereby contributing to the advancement of India's start-up
ecosystem. Notable examples include Sagar Defence', String Bio',
WellRx', Chakr Innovations', and Logic Ladder'. In
particular, the Sagar Defence' has emerged as a pioneering start-up in the
field of unmanned Aerial, Surface and underwater vehicles and presently working with
Defence, supporting them by developing state-of-the-art technologies. Recently the Startup
has fetched the pre-money valuation of Rs.32,400 Million in investment round of Rs.1,700
Million. ONGC Startup Fund holds an 8.49% stake on a fully diluted basis, post recent
investment round.
29. Procurement through Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
In line with the directives of the Government of India, your Company
has continued to strengthen procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
During FY 202526, ONGC's total annual procurement of goods and services stood
at Rs. 258,042 million, irrespective of the source and mode of procurement adopted.
Out of the above, procurement through GeM amounted to
Rs. 81,513 million through placement of 4,763 orders. The GeM based
procurement accounted for 31.59% of the total procurement of goods and services
(irrespective of their availability on GeM and the mode of procurement adopted), thereby
surpassing the DPE prescribed target of 25%.
This performance reflects ONGC's sustained efforts to align with
public procurement policies, while ensuring compliance with the guidelines issued by the
Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) vide Office Memorandum dated 24.03.2026.
30. Procurement from MSEs
In compliance with the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order, 2012
and DPE OM dated 24.03.2026, the break-up of procurement from Micro and Small Enterprises
(MSEs) during FY 202526 is as follows:
Overall procurement from MSEs: 51.22% (against target of 25%)
Procurement from Women-owned MSEs: 5.12% (against target of 3%)
Procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs: 0.87% (against target of 4%)
The above percentages are computed with reference to the eligible procurement for MSEs.
ONGC has significantly surpassed the prescribed targets for overall
procurement from MSE as well as procurement from women-owned MSEs during FY 202526.
However, procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs, though below the mandated target of 4%, has
demonstrated a consistent improving trend, increasing to 0.87% in FY 202526 from
0.45% in previous FY (an improvement of approximately 93%).
The shortfall in procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs is primarily
attributable to:
Limited participation of SC/ST vendors in high-value and
technically complex tenders
Capacity constraints and domain specialization requirements in
upstream oil & gas operations Notwithstanding the above, ONGC has undertaken a series
of targeted and structured interventions to enhance participation of SC/ST MSEs,
including: vendor development programmes with focused outreach strategic
collaborations with DICCI and other industry associations
Engagement with MSME Technology Centres vendor profiling,
and external database integration
Policy measures such as GeM preference, structured purchase
preference and reservation provisions
KPI driven monitoring, focussed and measurable efforts to
enhance procurement from SC/ST MSEs These initiatives reflect ONGC's continued
commitment towards inclusive procurement and progressive alignment with national policy
objectives.
31. Facilitation for payment of invoices through TReDS Portal
In line with the initiatives of Government of India, your Company is
registered on following TReDS platforms:-i. M/s RXIL ii. M/s MYND Solution (M1xchange)
iii. M/s A TREDS Ltd. (Invoice Mart) iv. C2treds (C2FO) v. KredX (DTX) MSME vendors can
have immediate access to liquid fund based on Buyers (i.e. ONGC's) credit rating by
discounting MSMEs trade receivables through an auction mechanism where multiple financers
can participate and bid. MSME vendors can avail this benefit by registering themselves
with any of the above exchanges providing e-discounting/ electronic factoring services on
TReDS platform where
ONGC is also participating in such TReDS Platform as a Buyer. The
exchanges where ONGC is participating are being notified from time to time.
The details of invoices discounted through TReDS system during
FY'26 were as under:
Name of TReDS Platform |
No. of Invoices discounted through TReDS |
Value of invoices discounted (Rs.
in Million) |
MYND Solution (M1xchange) |
123 |
404.47 |
| RXIL |
Nil |
Nil |
A TREDS Ltd. (Invoice Mart) |
Nil |
Nil |
| C2treds (C2FO) |
Nil |
Nil |
| KredX (DTX) |
Nil |
Nil |
Additionally, the reduction in the credit period to 10 days by your
Company from FY'24 onwards is a commendable step towards expediting vendor payments,
further supporting the MSME sector's need for timely financial inflows.
Additional information on MSME payment report of FY'26 with
reference to DPE OM Dated 22nd July 2024:
Sl. No. Factors |
Number of invoices |
| (i) Total number of invoices in respect to
the MSEs available for payment during the quarter (whether due or not) |
|
| (a) Opening |
2,208 |
| (b) Receipts |
51,502 |
| (ii) Out of the above (i), invoices against
which payments were done within 45 days |
51,676 |
| (Iii) Out of the above (i), invoices against
which payments were done beyond 45 days# |
0 |
| (iv) Out of the above (i), invoices against
which payments not done, but 45 days not yet elapsed |
2,034 |
| (v) Out of the above (i), invoices against
which payments not done and 45 days elapsed # |
0 |
# This excludes the invoices where there is a deficiency in documents
on part of vendor
Further information w.r.t. timely payments to MSE Vendors (directly or
through TReDS) within prescribed timelines under the MSMED Act, 2006 (as per the DPE OM
No. M-03/0006/2024-DPE(MoU) dated 24th March 2026):-
| Details of payments made and payments pending
beyond 45 days from the date of actual delivery of goods/services (all instances of delay
during FY'26) in respect of MSE vendors: |
(Rs. in million) |
| (i) total amount involved |
NIL |
| (ii) number of invoices |
NIL |
| (iii) number of suppliers involved in delays |
NIL |
| (iv) total annual procurement value |
55,033.70* |
| (v) total number of invoices during the year |
51,502 |
| (vi) total number of suppliers during the
year engaged in annual procurement. |
4529** |
* Procurement from MSMEs in FY'26 [Basis: MSME Sambandh portal] **
Total MSEs Benefitted in FY'26 [Basis: MSME Sambandh portal]
32. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
The principles of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) are not just
operational imperatives, they are foundational to the Company's long-term vision and
functioning. As India's leading oil and gas enterprise, the Company recognizes that
sustainable operations are interlinked to the health and well-being of its workforce and
protection of the environment. The Company's HSE Policy reflects a proactive and
integrated approach to risk management and resilience while maintaining operational
excellence and guides towards establishing a strong safety culture. Further, the
Company's Environment Policy underscores its commitment to sustainable development by
integrating environmental considerations into all aspects of its activities, ensuring
compliance, conservation, and continual improvement. Company's HSE Management System
(HSEMS) provides a structured framework to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across
its exploration and production (E&P) operations. This system is aligned with the best
global practices and complies with standards set by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate
(OISD), Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC) and other authorities.
Company's HSE planning is progressive, encompassing occupational
health, process safety, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, and climate
resilience. The organization's unwavering commitment to the goal of zero harm is
reflected in its continuous efforts to eliminate workplace incidents and foster a culture
of responsibility/ accountability with continual upgradation of systems and skills of work
force.
HSE Initiatives and Achievements:
1. Safety Audits
Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management
systems, as well as adherence to applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards,
is thoroughly evaluated through regular safety audits.
Internal Safety Audits (ISA) are undertaken by multidisciplinary teams
within the Company to ensure robust oversight of operational practices. In parallel,
External Safety Audits (ESA) are administered by regulatory and
supervisory authorities, including the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the
Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD), with a dedicated emphasis on risk prevention and
compliance assurance.
The status of audits and inspections, as of 31st March 2026,
is as follows: i. Internal Safety Audits (ISAs)- A total of 303 installations were audited
by multidisciplinary teams against the planned target of 274, achieving an overall
compliance rate of 93.09%. ii. OISD Audits- 117 installations were audited by OISD and the
overall compliance status of the observations raised was 94.58%. iii. DGMS Inspections-
166 installations were inspected by DGMS and the overall compliance of the contraventions
raised was 96.53%.
2. To reinforce the safety culture across the organization, focused
programs on Behaviour-Based Safety, Manual Handling Techniques, Strengthening Safety
Culture, and enhancing awareness of Regulations and OISD Standards are being conducted.
These initiatives have received an overwhelming response from participants.
3. 35 personnels from ONGC are recognised as Safety Professional by
National Safety Council.
4. To assess readiness and response capabilities for emergency
situations and to reinforce safety protocols, a total of 22,171 mock drills were conducted
during FY 202526, surpassing the approved target of 15,500. These drills were
implemented across all operational areas of the Company and were structured around diverse
emergency scenarios outlined in the Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Disaster Management
Plans (DMP), and Regional Contingency Plans (RCP).
5. In compliance with the Mines Vocational Training (MVT) Rules, 1966,
the Company provided vocational training to 4528 personnel during FY 202526. This
initiative covered both ONGC employees and contract staff, ensuring that all individuals
engaged in mining operations are equipped with essential safety knowledge and operational
competencies.
6. A Safety Learning Picture booklet has been developed to support
structured training and awareness. Safety Videos on different category viz PPE, Fire Risk
Assessment, Lifting Equipment Safety, working at Height Safety, Safe driving etc. and
short videos on Near Miss, Unsafe Act, Unsafe Condition etc.
7. Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR): Lost Time Injury Frequency
Rate (LTIFR) is a key safety performance indicator that measures the number of
work-related injuries resulting in lost work time per one million hours worked. It helps
organizations evaluate workplace safety performance, monitor trends over time, and
benchmark against industry standards. During FY 202526, ONGC achieved an LTIFR of
0.25, achieving its target to remain below 0.30. A lower LTIFR indicates a safer work
environment and the effectiveness of the organization's safety management system and
its continued commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
8. Waste Management i. The Company ensures strong commitment to
environmental sustainability through effective waste management practices. The Company
continuously monitors wastewater usage and ensures that the quality of discharged effluent
complies with all statutory requirements for surface and subsurface discharge. To support
this, the Company operates 42 Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) across its onshore work
centres, with a capacity for treating approximately 1,04,170 m?/day of waste water
generated during Exploration & Production (E&P) operations. ii. For offshore
facilities, Produced Water Conditioners (PWCs) have been installed on process platforms.
iii. Additionally, Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are provided to manage and treat sewage
water generated, ensuring minimal environmental impact. iv. EPR (Plastic Waste): Under the
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022, the entity is registered as an Importer on the CPCB
portal to manage plastic packaging from imported goods. Plastic waste weights are
calculated against import orders and cross-referenced with MM invoices and Corporate
Finance GSTR-2 data. Targeted liabilities are met by purchasing category-specific EPR
Recycling Credits from CPCB-registered Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs). In compliance with
Clause 10.6, reconciled category-wise and state-wise annual returns are submitted on the
CPCB portal. Continuity of centralized EPR registration is preventing potential import
disruptions of operationally critical materials.
9. Hazardous Waste Management i. The Company adopts environmentally
responsible practices for the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste is duly
disposed of as per stipulated guidelines. Oily sludge and oil-contaminated soil wastes are
treated using the bioremediation technique, which employs a consortium of oil-degrading
bacteria to break down hazardous substances into non-toxic compounds, ensuring safe and
sustainable disposal. ii. The process ensures that the Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH)
content in the treated sludge is reduced to below 0.5% (5000 ppm), in strict compliance
with the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
10. ONGC has established a robust oil spill management system to
effectively respond to any spill in its offshore operations.
The system is aligned with the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency
Plan (NOS-DCP), promulgated by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), which serves as the central
coordinating authority for oil spill prevention and response in Indian waters.
The tiered response methodology is given as under: i. Tier-I Response-
ONGC maintains its own Tier-I oil spill response equipment and trained personnel onboard
multi-support vessels across operational areas to address localized spills. ii. Tier-II
Response- For larger spills, ONGC collaborates with the Indian Coast Guard and mutual aid
partners to ensure timely and effective containment and recovery. iii. Tier-III Response-
ONGC holds a participant membership with Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), UK, granting
access to OSRL's global resources, including booms, skimmers, dispersants, storage
equipment, and specialized manpower. iv. The Company conducts internal mock drills and
actively participates in regional and national-level drills organized by the Indian Navy
and Indian Coast Guard. Furthermore, ONGC submits annual preparedness returns to the ICG,
demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement in oil spill response capabilities.
33. Carbon Management and Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development is the standard template in the Company and
this finds expression in our commitment to continually enhance the benchmarks of economic,
environmental and social performance. The major endeavours towards corporate
sustainability were as under:
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM):
Your Company has 15 CDM projects registered with the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under the Kyoto protocol since 2006. ONGC
is also continuing the Verification/Renewal of existing CDM projects as well as finding
opportunities for Registration of new CDM projects. Your Company has already submitted
application with UNFCCC for transition of 6 CDM projects to SDG projects under Article 6.4
of Paris Declaration, 2015. The total CERs issued till date from the above mentioned
15 CDM projects is 30,25,187 CERs. Issuance of CER's in FY2025-26
from UNFCCC is 5,01,608 for 102 MW Wind Power Project Rajasthan.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting and Mitigation:
ONGC aims to reduce GHG emissions by focusing on improved energy
efficiency. The scope-1 and scope-2 emissions during FY'26 was 8.81
MMTCO
2
e and Emission
intensity was 0.227 MMTCO
2
e/MMT(O+OEG).
In FY'26, ONGC has reduced its emissions by 7.26% to
8.81 MMTCO
2
e, from 9.50 MMTCO2
e in FY'25.
Global Methane Initiative (GMI): Leak Detection and Repair Program
(LDAR)
The GMI is an action-oriented initiative from United States Environment
Protection Agency (USEPA) to reduce global fugitive methane emissions to enhance economic
growth, promote energy security, improve the environment, and reduce greenhouse gases
emission. The reductions are achieved through the implementation of "Directed
Inspection and Maintenance program" (DI&M) wherein leaks are detected by
undertaking survey through IR Camera and remedial measures are taken to arrest the
leakage.
ONGC is also a signatory of the Oil and Gas De-carbonization Charter
(OGDC) at COP-28. By signing OGDC, ONGC has committed to initiate steps to achieve
net-zero operations by 2038 at the latest, and ending routine flaring by 2030, and
near-zero upstream methane emissions. In view of ONGC's commitment to achieve Zero
Routine flaring by 2030 and near zero upstream methane emissions, ONGC has adopted
top-down approach to detect Methane concentration in atmosphere above its area of
operation using TROPOMI (Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument) Satellite data through
its remote sensing division of KDMIPE.
In FY'26, ONGC has conducted Leak Detection Survey of fugitive
methane emissions at Hazira plant.
With the above efforts, ONGC has been able to detect approx. 21.33
MMSCM of fugitive methane gas in FY'26 and is currently undertaking the repair
campaign to arrest the leakages. ONGC is conducting LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair
Program) since 2008. Till date, ONGC has detected and arrested fugitive methane emissions
around 72.64 MMSCM of fugitive methane gas, resulting in saving of emission of
1.47 MMTCO
2
e.
Note: The last year figure of detected and arrested fugitive methane
emissions is revised to 51.31 MMSCM.
Solar and Wind energy initiatives:
The total installed capacity of renewable energy as on 31st
March 2026 was 194.77 MW (Solar: 40.87 MW and Wind: 153.9 MW).
Replacement of conventional lights with LED lighting:
In line with the Government of India's call for promoting
efficient energy use (Ujala Scheme), ONGC entered into a MoU with Energy Efficiency
Services Limited (EESL) for replacement of all conventional lights in ONGC in a phased
manner. However, incandescent lamps, tube lights and CFLs were immediately replaced. As of
end of FY26, ONGC has installed around 3.66 Lakhs LEDs.
Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilisation (CCSU)
ONGC is progressing towards the implementation of its first Carbon
Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot project in the Gandhar Field, envisaging the injection of
approximately 100 per day into depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs.
tonnes of CO
2
sources include petrochemical facilities in
The proposed CO
2
the Dahej region and ONGC's Hazira plant, while the identified
storage sinks comprise depleted hydrocarbon blocks within the Gandhar Field. To facilitate
project development, ONGC conducted an Expression of Interest (EOI) that attracted
participation from several leading national and international companies. The project is
now moving towards a detailed feasibility study encompassing surface facilities and
transportation aspects, with the engagement of a consultant currently in progress.
To strengthen in-house technical capabilities, ONGC has established a
dedicated CCUS Laboratory at the Institute of
ReservoirStudies(IRS),Ahmedabad,forexperimentalstudies and technology development. With
the recent procurement of a Rising Bubble Apparatus, the laboratory now possesses
a comprehensive suite of facilities for evaluating CO
2
-fluid
interactions, phase behaviour, displacement efficiency, and other
laboratory investigations essential for the screening, design, and implementation of CCUS
projects.
ONGC has entered into an R&D collaboration with the National Centre
of Excellence of CCUS at IIT- Bombay, Mumbai for a comprehensive assessment of storage
CO
2
potential in western India. The study encompasses storage resource
estimation, risk assessment, lifecycle analysis, and identification of prospective storage
sites across saline aquifers and basalt formations in the Kutch, Saurashtra, and Cambay
regions, thereby supporting the development of a robust geological storage portfolio for
future large-scale CCUS deployment.
ESG Ratings
Your Company has achieved a "B" rating in its 2025 CDP
(Carbon Disclosure Project) thematic score for climate. This recognition underscores
ONGC's dedication to transparency in Environmental, Social and Governance
(ESG)practices, reaffirming its position as a responsible energy leader. In 2025, S&P
Global also revised the rating outlook on ONGC from 26 to 31 on 31st March,
2026 and further revised to 35 on
24th June 2026. This suggests a positive trajectory for
ONGC's creditworthiness and ESG performance.
34. Internal Financial Control System
Your Company has put in place adequate Internal Financial Controls by
laying down policies and procedures to ensure the efficient conduct of its business,
safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and
completeness of the accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial
information commensurate with the operations of the Company. Effectiveness of Internal
Financial Controls is ensured through management reviews, self-assessment and independent
testing by the Internal Audit Team indicating that your Company has adequate Internal
Financial Controls over Financial Reporting in compliance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and such Internal Financial Controls are operating effectively. The
Audit Committee/ Board reviews the Internal Financial Controls to ensure its effectiveness
for achieving the intended purpose. Independent Auditors Report on the Internal Financial
Controls of the Company in terms of Clause (i) of Sub-Section 3 of Section 143 of the
Companies Act, 2013 by the Statutory Auditors is placed along with the Financial
Statements.
35. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
earnings & Outgo
The information as required under section 134(3) (m) of the Companies
Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed as Annexure
B.
36. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) is annexed as Annexure
C and forms part of the Board's Report.
37. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
As per regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report
(MDAR) forms part of this Report.
38. Corporate Governance
A report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3)
read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and also on DPE Guidelines on Corporate Governance, 2010 forms part of
the Annual Report.
39. Human Resource Development
ONGCviewsitsworkforceasthecornerstoneoforganizational effectiveness and
is committed to fostering a progressive, inclusive and high performance work environment
where employees can contribute meaningfully. Its HR strategy is closely aligned with the
Company's broader objectives, with emphasis on enhancing employee engagement,
improving workplace satisfaction, and providing continuous opportunities for learning and
professional development.
With an emphasis on future readiness, ONGC is increasingly adopting
digital solutions and data-driven tools to refine HR systems, simplify internal processes
and strengthen learning platforms. These initiatives are designed to enhance efficiency
while preparing employees to adapt and succeed in a dynamic industry environment.
As on 31st March 2026, ONGC's regular workforce stood
at 23117. Through transparent policies and merit-driven practices, the Company continues
to invest in building a capable, adaptable and resilient workforce that can respond
effectively to evolving business needs and contribute to the changing global energy
landscape.
A) Capacity building: In the rapidly evolving Exploration
& Production domain, continuous upskilling is essential. ONGC
places strong emphasis on learning and development initiatives aimed at equipping
employees for present responsibilities as well as future challenges. During FY'26, a
total of 8,746 executives and 3,615 non-executives underwent structured training across
key functional areas, supporting both individual capability enhancement and organizational
performance. During FY 202526, ONGC leveraged iGOT Karmayogi, the Integrated
Government Online Training platform launched by the Government of India, to strengthen
capacity building and enhance the professional capabilities of its workforce. The platform
was used to provide access to a wide range of technical and managerial courses aimed at
promoting continuous learning and capability development. A total of
13,400 ONGC executives were registered on the portal, and 7,162
courses were completed reflecting ONGC's continued commitment to fostering a
culture of learning, personal growth, and organizational excellence.
ONGC Skill Development Centers have started imparting trainings to
external participants of smaller companies engaged in E&P activities not having
sufficient training infrastructure and thereby not only shared available training
resources with them but also earned revenue of Rs. 0.15 million towards trainings such as-
Finer nuances of Land Acquisition and Environmental Clearance process for oil and gas
field operation.
B) Apprenticeship engagement : During FY'26, ONGC engaged
1,550 number of apprentices in different trades under National Apprenticeship Promotion
Scheme (NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), which
is 3.42% of the total workforce (more than the minimum required 2.5%) in ONGC as per
Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
C) Internship under Prime Minister's Internship Scheme: ONGC
is one of the leading companies amongst all participating companies, in terms of number of
internship engagement. 4,000 internship opportunities were created during FY'26, in
different disciplines, for interns to join for a year long training curriculum. To enhance
employability of the interns in technical domain, interns were trained exclusively in
field operations. The provisions were made in contracts with service providers to give
preference to ONGC trained PMIS interns in ONGC model service contracts.
D) Employee Engagement: During FY'26, ONGC implemented a wide
range of employee engagement initiatives to promote a collaborative, innovative and
growth-oriented work culture. These initiatives were thoughtfully aligned to strengthen
team cohesion and support a consistent drive for excellence across the organization.
Designed to enhance connection and participation, they also encouraged collaboration,
sparked new ideas and reinforced a shared sense of purpose, fostering an environment where
collective progress is actively supported and valued.
Some of the highlights are as follows:
Unnati Shikhar and Unnati Udaan Accelerated Leadership
Development Programmes : ONGC introduced recurring Accelerated Business Leadership
Development Programmes in 2025 for high-performing and high-potential executives at the E7,
E6, and E5 levels. These programmes are aligned with ONGC's vision of building a
future-ready leadership pipeline capable of meeting emerging business, technological, and
energy-sector challenges Under Unnati Shikhar, 148 executives at E7 & E6 levels
were shortlisted during 2025 & 2026 based ondefinedparametersandassessmentprocesses.
The programme includes offsite immersive learning intervention
focused on leadership competencies, supplemented by exposure to global energy markets,
energy transition, and high-impact Action Learning Projects in areas such as mergers and
acquisitions, artificial intelligence, and digital E&P. Participants will also be
placed in challenging roles and provided continued experiential learning through multiple
interventions and development modes
Unnati Udaan, designed for E5-level executives, focuses
on enabling the transition from technical domain expertise to broader leadership
responsibilities. In 2026, 102 executives were shortlisted through a structured
assessment process. The programme includes offsite immersive learning intervention
covering strategy, finance, digital transformation, and stakeholder management. The
development pathway further includes an Executive General Management Programme in
hybrid mode, role rotations, and exposure to strategic functions Together, these
leadership development initiatives are expected to create a robust leadership pipeline of
around 500 executives over the next three to four years
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace: To reinforce
ONGC's commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, the
organization launched CARE Confidence, Assimilation, Respect, and Equity at
Workplace in 2025. This comprehensive e-learning programme focuses on gender sensitization
and Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace compliance. A total of 3,559 executives
at E4 & above level successfully completed the programme. The initiative is aimed at
equipping managers with a clear understanding of appropriate workplace conduct,
strengthening compliance awareness, and fostering a positive, respectful, and equitable
work environment across the organization
Annual Awards: The Annual Awards 2025 were thoughtfully
envisioned and aligned to recognize and celebrate high-performing teams and individuals
for their exceptional contributions. As a tribute to the star performers of
ONGCwhose unwavering dedication continues to propel the organization
forwardthe Awards were branded as Sitarey', symbolizing brilliance,
excellence, and the spirit of rising above to achieve greater heights E) Work- Life
Balance: At ONGC, employee experience extends beyond the workplace to creating a
holistic way of life. Its townships offer well-developed facilities such as gymnasiums,
clubs, sports arenas and music rooms, fostering a vibrant and cohesive community. Even
offshore locations are equipped with gyms, yoga and sports facilities and libraries,
ensuring employee well-being across all work environments. This is further strengthened by
an inclusive culture supported through Officers' Clubs, Women Development Forums and
Employees Welfare Associations, along with regular cultural events and engagement
activities that promote a strong sense of belonging and community.
F) Health and Wellbeing: ONGC has established Wellness Centres
across its locations to provide health consultations and counselling services for
employees and their families, promoting preventive healthcare and healthy living. These
efforts are reinforced through regular health awareness initiatives aimed at holistic
well-being. Extending its commitment beyond the workplace, ONGC conducts multi-speciality
medical camps in rural and underserved areas under CSR, offering check-ups, free
medicines, assistive aids and vision care, thereby ensuring access to quality healthcare
and supporting inclusive development.
G) Employee Welfare Trusts:
ONGC has established the following Trusts for welfare and social
security of employees: -
Employees Contributory Provident Fund (ECPF) is an
exempted PF Trust established by your Company under EPF&MP Act 1952. The Trust manages
the Provident Fund of the employees
Post-Retirement Benefit Scheme (PRBS) Trust manages the
pension fund of employees of your Company
Composite Social Security Scheme (CSSS) formulated by
your Company provides an assured ex-gratia payment in the event of unfortunate death or
permanent disability of an employee, while in service
Gratuity Fund Trust has been established for payment of
gratuity as per the provisions of the Gratuity Act
ONGC Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (PRMB) Trust is
managing the funds for the post-retirement medical benefits of employees
ONGC has strengthened its commitment to the well-being of its
extended workforce by establishing the Sahyog Trust under the Sahyog Yojana, an
initiative that provides ex-gratia financial assistance for medical treatment, education,
rehabilitation, sustenance, marriage of female dependents and other unforeseen hardships.
The scheme underscores ONGC's inclusive approach by extending coverage beyond regular
and former employees to include casual, contingent, daily-rated, part-time, ad hoc,
contractual and tenure-based personnel associated with the Company, thereby ensuring that
every member of its workforce is supported during challenging times
The Asha Kiran Scheme is also in place to meet the
emergency needs of the ex-employees retired prior to 1st January 2007. The
scheme was launched as per DPE guidelines with a corpus of 1.5% of profit before tax
H) Implementation of Govt. Directives for Priority Section
ONGC recognizes its responsibility towards welfare of SC and ST
communities and complies with the Government directives in this regard. Scheduled Castes
(SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) employees were 15.02 percent and 11.35 percent respectively,
as on 31st March 2026 ONGC carried out following welfare activities for their
betterment in and around its operational areas:-
Annual Component Plan: Each year, Rs.200 million is
allocated under the Annual Component Plan, of which Rs. 60 million is earmarked for work
centres to support welfare activities aimed at benefiting local SC/ST communities within
operational areas, while the remaining Rs. 140 million is centrally administered to
support education, training, healthcare and community development initiatives aimed at the
upliftment of SC/ST communities
Scholarships: ONGC provides 2,000 annual scholarships to
meritorious SC/ST, OBC and EWS students for pursuing Engineering, MBBS, Geosciences and
MBA programmes, with financial assistance of Rs. 48,000 per student per year, subject to
scheme conditions
Internal Grievance Redressal Committee: Internal
Grievance Redressal Committee for persons belonging to SC/ ST have been constituted
separately at all work centres. One Grievance Redressal Officer for PWD employees in ONGC
has been appointed under Section-23 of Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act-2016.
Chief Liaison Officers for SC/ST/PWD/ Ex-Servicemen and OBC respectively have been
appointed in addition to Liaison Officers at all work centres to safeguard the interest of
SC/ST/ PWD/OBC employees
I) Diversity & Inclusion: ONGC promotes equal opportunity in
line with constitutional and government guidelines, ensuring fair and inclusive
development of all employees irrespective of caste, creed, gender, disability or
background.
Women Empowerment: Women employees constituted 8.2 per
cent of ONGC's workforce as on 31st March 2026, with the Company actively
fostering an inclusive environment that supports their career growth and leadership
development
Inclusion of PwD: ONGC ensures accessible infrastructure
and supportive policies for Persons with Disabilities, with due consideration in
recruitment, job roles, transfers, accommodation and leave provisions ONGC Para Games
As part of ONGC's commitment to diversity &
inclusivity, ONGC has undertaken a number of steps to create an environment that provides
equal opportunities to Persons with Disabilities, protects their rights and enables their
full participation in society as productive citizens of our great Nation
In our continued efforts, ONGC has undertaken the unique
initiative of organizing Para Games to promote sports amongst Employees with Disabilities
ONGC is the first Public Sector Enterprise in the country to
organize Para Games for its employees
Till date ONGC has organised 7 editions of Para Games. 7th
ONGC Para Games : Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi, 25 28 February, 2026
In 7th edition a total of approx. 350 para athletes
participated from ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, GAIL, OIL & EIL
The participants competed in Athletics, Badminton and Table-
Tennis in their respective physical category of Orthopedically Handicapped, Wheel Chair
bound, Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired
In Athletics, competitions were held in 100m, 200m, 2km Walk,
Long Jump, Discuss Throw
& 100m Wheelchair bound. In Badminton & Table Tennis,
competitions were held in Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles J. Maternity Benefits: ONGC
fully complies with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, ensuring all entitled benefits are
extended to eligible employees.
K. Sexual Harassment Policy Compliance: In line with the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, ONGC
has constituted Internal Committees (ICs) to address complaints of sexual harassment, with
members undergoing regular training to ensure effective and sensitive handling of such
cases. The Company fully adheres to the provisions of the Act, with duly trained IC
members equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to enquire into complaints with
professionalism and care.
Following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints:
Financial Year |
Pending complaints as on 31 March 2025 |
Number of complaints received |
Number of complaints disposed-off |
Pending complaints as on 31 March 2026 |
Number of cases pending for more than
ninety days |
| 2025-2026 |
02 |
05 |
05 |
02 |
02 |
Remarks: 01 of the cases pending as on 31.03.2026 has been concluded
during FY'27. Inquiry completed in the other remaining 01 case
40. Industrial Relations
Harmonious Industrial Relations were maintained in ONGC throughout the
year. Man-days loss due to internal industrial action was reported as NIL' for
FY'26.
41. Compliance under the Right to Information Act, 2005
A structured and comprehensive mechanism has been established for
managing RTI applications in compliance with the Right to Information Act, 2005. A senior
officer has been designated as the Nodal Officer to ensure adherence to the Act's
provisions. Additionally, 22 executives have been appointed as Central Public Information
Officers (CPIOs) across various work centres to process RTI requests. A senior officer has
also been designated as the First Appellate Authority to review appeals.
For the convenience of the public, the Company's official website,
www.ongcindia.com, provides key information regarding the Right to Information Act, 2005.
During the fiscal year 2025-26, the Company received a total of 1,397
RTI applications (including 268 brought forward from previous year). Out of these,
information was provided in response to 933 applications, 57 were rejected and 14 were
transferred to the relevant public authorities. Furthermore, 21 applications were returned
to the applicants as per the provisions of the RTI Act. As of 31st March, 2026,
there were 158 pending requests. In addition, the Company recorded a total of 464 first
appeals, including an opening balance of 209. Of these, 222 appeals were disposed off.
42. Implementation of Official Language Policy
In line with the Official Language Policy of the Government of India,
ONGC made sustained efforts during FY 202526 to promote the use of Hindi across all
operational levels. Multiple initiatives were undertaken to ensure compliance with the
Official Languages Act and related rules, reflecting the organization's continued
commitment to strengthening the implementation framework and ensuring consistent adherence
to the policy.
Some of the accomplishments during the financial year 2025-26 include:
(i) All activities outlined in the Annual Rajbhasha Calendar issued by the Ministry of
Home Affairs were successfully implemented across ONGC work centres during the year.
(ii) In accordance with the directives of the Parliamentary Committee
on Official Language, ONGC Headquarters carried out inspections at multiple work centres
nationwide.
(iii) During 202526, all ONGC work centres published biannual
Hindi magazines to promote the use of the Official Language.
(iv) Quarterly Hindi workshops and coordination meetings were organized
at all work centres to encourage usage of the Official Language in routine work, along
with installation of Unicode Hindi software on all newly procured systems.
(v) Various programmes such as Hindi technical seminars/webinars, Kavi
Sammelans and Hindi plays were conducted at different locations.
(vi) In September 2025, a series of events were held across ONGC work
centres as part of the Rajbhasha Fortnight celebrations.
(vii) Hindi books and periodicals were procured at the work centres.
(viii) The e-roster of employees' Hindi proficiency was regularly
updated to include new recruits and training undertaken for skill enhancement.
(ix) In alignment with the paperless office initiative, bilingual
working was encouraged and processing of proposals in Hindi through the Disha portal was
actively promoted.
(x) During 2025-26, the Rajbhasha Parliamentary Committee inspected
work centres Mumbai and New Delhi including Head Quarter Dehradun. The committee
lauded the exemplary implementation of the Official Language at these locations (xi)
ONGC's work centres in Dehradun, Ankleshwar, Mehsana, Assam, Nazira, Tripura, Cauvery
and Rajahmundry hold the chairmanship of NARAKAS (TOLIC) and regularly organize meetings
with TOLIC members twice a year to reinforce the adoption of Hindi in official
communications.
(xii) To encourage employee participation in using Hindi for official
tasks, executives and staff are awarded monthly prizes for exemplary contributions to
office work conducted in Hindi.
(xiii) ONGC Headquarters hosted a "Literary Seminar and Honor
Ceremony" on 10thJanuary, 2026, in celebration of World Hindi Day. Distinguished
litterateurs from Uttarakhand were recognized for their significant literary
contributions.
(xiv) On 20th February, 2026, the Joint Regional Official
Language Conference for the Eastern, North-Eastern and Northern regions, organized by the
Official Language Department of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, took place in
Agartala(Tripura). On this occasion, the Town Official Language Implementation Committee
(Office-2), Dehradun operating under the chairmanship of ONGC Headquarters, Dehradun, was
awarded Third Prize for excellence in the implementation of the Official Language for
Northern Region and ONGC Nazira was also awarded the first prize for best implementation
of official language in the North Eastern Region in the Joint Regional Official Language
Conference. The conference was presided over by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Home
Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah. On this occasion the Hon'ble Chief Minister
of Tripura, Dr. Manik Saha and the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr. Bandi
Sanjay Kumar were also present.
(xv) Rajbhasha Patrika "Sagar Lahare" of ONGC, RO has been
awarded as Best Magazine for 2024-25 by the Town Official Language Implementation
Committee on 22.07.2025.
These initiatives demonstrate ONGC's sustained commitment to
promoting the use of Hindi and ensuring effective implementation of the Official Language
Policy across all levels of its operations.
43. Sports
As a Maharatna PSU, ONGC remains committed to promoting sports and
supporting athletes by providing employment opportunities and scholarships that aid their
professional development. The Company extends support to sporting associations,
federations and major events, alongside investing in sports infrastructure to facilitate
talent development. These efforts have enabled many sportspersons to achieve notable
success, contributing to national recognition as well as the Company's continued
engagement with sports. Through these initiatives, ONGC continues to play a constructive
role in strengthening the sporting ecosystem and encouraging excellence.
ONGC Sports Scholarship
In 2025-26, a total of 250 Sports Scholarships with 50% quota for
female sportspersons is awarded to upcoming and talented sportspersons. Online
applications have been invited through the web portal sportsscholarship.ongc.co.in
from sportsperson.
ONGC Sports Stipend
In 2025-26, a total of 30 Sports Stipend is awarded to engage
outstanding sportspersons (with no guarantee of employment in ONGC) to meet shortfall of
ONGC teams and strengthen them to ensure continued participation and competitive
performance in National & All India level tournaments. Online applications have been
invited through the ongcsports_ongc.co.in from sportsperson.
Some of the significant achievements of our sportspersons during the
year were as follows:
(i) Other major Achievements International:
B&S player Mr. Pankaj Advani won Silver in
IBSF World Billiards Championship, Ireland from 1216 April
2025
B&S player Mr. Pankaj Advani won Gold in ACBS
Asian Team Snooker Championship, Colombo, Sri Lanka from 2628 June 2025
B&S player Mr. Sourav Kothari won Gold in
IBSF World Billiards Championship, Ireland from 1216 April
2025
Chess player Ms. Koneru Humpy won Bronze in Norway
Women's Chess 2025 from 26 May06 June 2025
Chess player Ms. Koneru Humpy won Silver (Individual) in FIDE
Women's World Cup 2025, Batumi, Georgia from 0529 July 2025
Chess player Mr. Vidit Gujrathi won Silver (Individual)
in FIDE World Rapid Championship, London from 1016 June 2025
Chess player Mr. K. Sasikiran won Gold in Prague Chess
Festival D Open Master Tournament, Prague, Czech Republic from 25
February 06 March 2026
Hockey player Mr. Sumit won Gold Medal in Men's
Asia Cup 2025 at Rajgir, Bihar from 27 August07 September 2025
Shooting player Mr. Amanpreet Singh won Silver Medal (50m
Pistol) in 16th Asian Shooting Championship from 1630 August
2025
Shooting player Mr. Ankur Mittal won Gold Medal (Double
Trap) in 16th Asian Shooting Championship from 2430 August 2025
Table Tennis player Mr. G. Sathiyan won Men's
Doubles in WTT Contender Lagos 2025 from 2226 July 2025
Volleyball player Mr. Vinit Kumar won Silver Medal in CAVA
Men's Nations League 2025 held at Uzbekistan from 29 May04 June 2025
Athletics player Mr. Kirpal Singh won Gold in Discus
Throw at SAF Championship (Athletics) held on 2426 October 2025
Athletics player Ms. M.R. Poovamma won Gold Medal in
4?400m Relay at SAF Championship (Athletics) held on 2426 October 2025
National:
Athletics player Ms. M.R. Poovamma won a Gold Medal
(4?400m Relay) in 64th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship
at JN Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 2024 August 2025
Athletics player Ms. M.R. Poovamma won a Gold Medal
(Mixed 4?400m Relay) in 64th National Inter State Senior Athletics
Championship at JN Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 2024 August 2025
B&S player Mr. Pankaj Advani won Gold in CCI Classic National
A Level Billiards Championship, Mumbai from 28 May04 June 2025
B&S player Mr. Pankaj Advani won Gold Medal in
National Snooker Championship, Bahadurgarh, Haryana from 1218
January 2026
B&S player Mr. Pankaj Advani won Gold Medal in National
9-Ball Pool Championship, Ludhiana from 2431 March 2026
B&S player Mr. Sourav Kothari won Gold Medal in
National Billiards Championship, Bahadurgarh, Haryana from 1824
January 2026
Basketball player Mr. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi won Bronze in
75th Senior National Basketball Championship at Chennai from 0411
January 2026
Basketball player Mr. Arjun Singh won Bronze in 75th
Senior National Basketball Championship at Chennai from 0411 January 2026
Chess player Mr. K. Sasikiran won Bronze Medal in 62nd
National Chess Championship, Guntur from 21 September01 October 2025
Shooting player Mr. Ankur Mittal won Silver Medal (Double
Trap) in 68th National Shooting Championship from 28 December
2025 06 January 2026
Table Tennis player Mr. G. Sathiyan won Gold (Men's
Singles) in UTT National Ranking Table
Tennis Championships 2025 at Delhi from 0714 September
2025
Tennis player Mr. Vishnu Vardhan won Gold (Singles) in AITA
National Ranking Tournament, Hyderabad from 2228 September 2025 (ii)
Recognitions
The total number of National Awardees in the organization stand at 64
(Padma Bhushan 1, Khel Ratna 2, Padma Shri 6, Arjuna Award 52,
Dhyanchand Award 2 and Dhroncharya Award 1).
44. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
ONGC, as one of India's premier nation builders, continues to
remain committed to its social responsibility initiatives. The Annual Report on CSR
activities is placed at
Annexure D.
45. Regulatory or Courts order
During FY'26, 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.
46. Details of application made or any proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their status as at the end
of the FY'26.
During FY'26, there was no application made and no proceeding was
pending against the company, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
47. Details of one-time settlement with banks/ financial institutions
The Company didn't make one time settlement with banks/ financial
institutions during the financial year.
48. Material changes and commitments affecting financial position
between the end of the financial year and date of the report
There have been no material changes and commitments which affect the
financial position of the Company that have occurred between the end of the financial year
to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report. There is no change
in nature of business of the company
49. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 of the Companies Act,
2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed
that: a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards
were followed and there was no material departures from the same.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent, so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st
March, 2026 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date. c) The
Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities. d)
The Directors had prepared the annual accounts of the Company on a going
concern' basis. e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls which were
being followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls were adequate and
were operating effectively. f) The Directors had devised proper systems compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operate
effectively.
50. Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) read with Section 92(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013 Annual Return of the Company is placed at
https://ongcindia.com/documents/77751/2660534/
DraftMGT-7_2907.pdf/fc1bc898-cf47-fa96-9015-a954456c3ca0
51. Particulars of Employees
Your Company being a Government Company, the provisions of Section 197
of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules issued thereunder are not applicable.
The terms and conditions of the appointment of Whole-time Directors are
subject to the applicable guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE),
Government of India.
52. Audit Committee
In compliance with Section 177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
and DPE Guidelines on Corporate Governance, 2010, the details regarding Audit Committee is
provided under Corporate Governance Report at para 3.1, which forms part of Annual Report.
There was no instance during FY'26, where the Board had not
accepted any recommendation of the Audit Committee.
53. Vigil Mechanism
Your Company has established Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism to
report genuine concerns about ethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, violation of
Code of conduct and also instances of leak of unpublished price sensitive information. The
said vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who
use the mechanism and has provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit
Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
Policy of the Company may be accessed at https://ongcindia.
com/web/eng/investors/policies
54. Vigilance Functions
Your Company has a full-fledged Vigilance Department headed by Chief
Vigilance Officer. The Department operates on the guidelines of Central Vigilance
Commission on Vigilance management in Public Sector Enterprises and is guided further by
instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training and MoP&NG from time
to time. Vigilance Department of your Company is now ISO 9001:2015 compliant and also
holder of prestigious Anti Bribery Management System (ABMS) 37001 : 2016 certification
from Intercert, USA.
Complaints are handled as per the complaint handling policies
stipulated in Vigilance Manual issued by the Central Vigilance Commission. The prime focus
of Vigilance activities has been Preventive and Participative Vigilance by having regular
interaction with employees and other stakeholders to spread awareness among the masses.
Details of vigilance cases are as under:
Nature of cases |
Details of cases Penalty imposed during
the financial year (2025-26) |
Cases Pending as on 31.03.2026 |
| Major penalty |
3 |
7 |
| Minor penalty |
12 |
8 |
55. Reporting of Fraud
During FY'26, two cases of suspected fraud were observed by the
Management during Special Audit conducted by the Internal Audit. The Statutory Auditors
have also filed their report to the Central Government in Form ADT-4 under Section 143(12)
of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board had also referred both the cases to Chief Vigilance
Officer(CVO) of the Company with a copy to the Vigilance of the Administrative Ministry
(MoP&NG) for further investigation and to serve as a deterrent against recurrence of
such practices. Details are as under: a) Nature and Description of fraud: (i) Joint
operations governance due diligence and institutional oversight in CBM North Karanpura
Block (NK-CBM-2000/1) and (ii) Irregularities in tenders related to Magnetic Tomography
Method (MTM) Survey of Pipelines. b) Amount involved: Not ascertained. c) Parties
involved, if remedial action not taken: Not applicable.
d) Remedial action taken: (i) In the first case, the matter was
referred to Vigilance Department of the Company. The Vigilance in its report dated
22.06.2026 reported that investigation established serious deficiencies in governance
vigilance, due diligence, procurement scrutiny, and institutional oversight, the material
presently available does not conclusively substantiate deliberate collusion, malafide
intent, or direct pecuniary gain on the part of ONGC officials. (ii) In the second case, a
detailed investigation was carried out and based on said investigation, disciplinary
action was initiated against eight executives.
56. Risk Management Policy and Implementation
The Company has a Board approved Risk Management Policy. Risk framework
and Risk portfolio are periodically monitored by the Risk Management Committee, Audit
Committee and the Board.
57. Auditors
The Statutory Auditors of your Company are appointed by the Comptroller
and Auditor General of India (CAG). There were 5 Practicing Chartered Accountants firms/
Limited Liability Partnership Firms, namely Talati & Talati LLP, V Sankar Aiyar &
Co, Laxmi Tripti & Associates, Manubhai & Shah LLP and Rama K Gupta & Co., who
were appointed as Joint Statutory Auditors of the Company for FY'26.
The Statutory Auditors have been paid a total remuneration of
Rs. 64.54 Million towards audit fees, certification and other services.
The above fees are inclusive of applicable service tax/ GST but exclusive of
re-imbursement of travelling and out of pocket expenses.
58. Auditors' Report on the Accounts
Statutory Auditors Reports and the comment of Comptroller
& Auditor General of India (C&AG) on standalone and
consolidated accounts of the Company are placed along with respective financial statements
for FY'26. There is no qualification in the Statutory Auditors Reports on the
Financial Statements of the Company for FY'26. Further, C&AG in its Supplementary
Audit under Section 143(6) read with Section 129(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, has
provided a comment in Consolidated and Standalone Financial Statements for FY'26. The
comment of C&AG and management reply thereto form part of this Report and are annexed
as Annexure E.
59. C&AG Audit on other matters
The C&AG conducts audits of various nature viz. Performance Audit,
Thematic Audit, Compliance Audit, Follow-up Audits, etc.
As at 31 March 2026, there are Seventeen published C&AG
reports/paras pending at various stages. These are related to Payment of Stagnation
Relief, Non-recovery of Perquisite Tax, Loss due to Award of Contract to an incompetent
party based on forged documents, Non-receipt of credit and loss of Interest due to delay
in installation of Availability Based Meters (ABT), Payment towards Encashment of Half Pay
Leave/Earned Leave, Crude Oil Production measurement and reporting system in ONGC, Loss of
Interest due to Inordinate Delay in Receipt of Share of Gas Transportation Charges, Delay
in Appraisal and Non-Monetisation of the Discoveries in KG-DWN-98/2 Block, Non-recovery of
pending Cash Calls, Avoidable payment of Equipment standby rentals, Loss of Returns to
ONGC due to Adoption of Financing Mechanism to Maintain the Status of OPaL as a Non-Public
Sector Undertaking, Loss due to acquisition of Low-lying marshy land and delay in putting
up of land for its intended use, Undue benefit to the executives in the form of running
and maintenance expenses of vehicle, Water Injection Operations in Western Offshore,
Information Systems Audit of the Plant Maintenance Module of SAP ERP in ONGC, Imprudent
decision to invest in a block and infructuous expenditure due to subsequent relinquishment
of the block, Failure of ONGC in timely construction of office building at MBA Basin,
Kolkata.
These Audit Paras have been suitably replied and the same are under
review of MoPNG or C&AG.
60. Maintenance of Cost Records and details of Cost Auditor(s)
The Company is maintaining the Cost records as specified by the Central
Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
There were 3 cost accountants firms, namely M/s Shome and Banerjee, M/s
Dhanajay V Joshi & Associates and M/s Dewanji & Co. appointed by the Board as
Joint Cost Auditors of the Company for FY'26. Necessary cost audit report shall be
prepared by the said auditors and filed with the Central Government as per requirements
under the Companies Act, 2013.
61. Secretarial Audit
The shareholders of the Company at its 32nd AGM held on
29.08.2025 had appointed M/s Agarwal S. & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries
as Secretarial Auditors from Financial Year 2025-26 to 2029-30. Secretarial Audit Report
is annexed as Annexure F.
As per the requirements under Regulation 24A of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, the Secretarial Audit Report of ONGC Videsh Limited, wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company can be referred in Annual Report of ONGC Videsh Limited
available at link https://ongcvidesh.com/investor-page/
Reply of management to the qualifications made in the Secretarial Audit
Report of the Company are as under:
Board Composition:
ONGC being a Government Company, the power of appointment of Directors
(including IDs) is vested with the Govt. of India (Gol) in terms of provisions in Articles
of Association (AoA) of the listed entity. The Company had submitted request(s) to the GoI
for appointment of requisite number of IDs vide letters dated 04.06.2025, 11.09.2025,
19.12.2025 18.03.2026 and 13.04.2026. As adequate number of Independent Directors were not
available, the Committees could not be re-constituted due to non-availablity of requisite
number of Independent Director(s) w.e.f. 28.03.2026. The non-compliances regarding the
composition of the Board and Committees were beyond the control of the Company and the
Company made its best efforts by pursuing with the GoI for appointment of IDs to meet the
compliance requirements.
62. Changes in Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Appointment of Director(s) in the Company is prerogative of the Govt.
of India. Remuneration to whole-time Directors are governed by the guidelines of the
Government and Independent Directors are being paid sitting fees only.
Performance evaluation of Directors
Performance evaluation of Directors is being made as per guidelines of
the Government of India and evaluation as per framework under the Companies Act, 2013 is
exempted for Government Companies.
Details of Appointments/ Cessation of Directors and KMPs:
Changes in the Board/ Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during
the year and up-to date of the Report are as under:
Ms. Sushma Rawat ceased to be Director (Exploration) of the
Company w.e.f. 01.07.2025. Mr. Om Prakash Sinha was appointed as Director (Exploration) of
the Company with effect from 14.07.2025
Mr. Praveen Mal Khanooja was reappointed as Government Nominee
Director w.e.f. 22.09.2025
Mr. Rajni Kant ceased to be Company Secretary of the Company
w.e.f. 01.11.2025 and Mr. Shashi Bhushan Singh was appointed as Company Secretary of the
Company w.e.f. 10.11.2025
Mr. Arun Kumar Singh was reappointed as Chairman and CEO of the
Company w.e.f. 07.12.2025
Mr. Arunangshu Sarkar ceased to be Director (Strategy &
Corporate Affairs) of the Company w.e.f. 01.03.2026
Mr. Vinod Seshan was appointed as Government Nominee Director of
the Company w.e.f. 09.03.2026
Upon completion of tenure Mr. Bhagchand Agarwal, Ms. Reena
Jaitly and Mr. Manish Pareek ceased to be Independent Directors of the Company w.e.f.
28.03.2026
Mr. Vivek Chandrakant Tangaonkar ceased to be Director (Finance)
and CFO of the Company w.e.f. 01.05.2026. Accordingly, Mr. Yogish Nayak was appointed as
CFO of the Company with effect from 01.05.2026
Mr. Satyan Kumar was appointed as Director (Strategy &
Corporate Affairs) of the Company w.e.f. 27.05.2026
Mr. Anupam Agarwal was appointed as Director (Finance) of the
Company w.e.f. 03.06.2026. Further, he was appointed as CFO in place of Mr. Yogish Nayak
w.e.f. 25.06.2026
Mr. Pankaj Kumar ceased to be Director (Production) of company
w.e.f 01.07.2026 The Board placed on record its appreciation for commendable contribution
made by Ms. Sushma Rawat, Mr. Arunangshu Sarkar, Mr. Vivek Chandrakant Tangaonkar, Mr.
Pankaj Kumar, Mr. Bhagchand Agarwal, Ms. Reena Jaitly and Mr. Manish Pareek Directors of
the Company during their tenure on the Board of your Company.
63. Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company had received declaration from Independent Directors
confirming that they met the criteria prescribed under the provisions of Companies Act,
2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
64. Acknowledgement
Your Directors are highly grateful for the continued guidance, support
and cooperation extended by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of
Finance, DPE, MCA, MEA, and other agencies in Central and State Governments. Your
Directors acknowledge the constructive suggestions received from Auditors and Comptroller
and Auditor General of India and are grateful for their continued support and cooperation.
Your Directors thank all stakeholders, business partners and all members of the ONGC
Family for their faith, trust and confidence reposed in the Board. Your Directors wish to
place on record their sincere appreciation for the unstinting efforts and dedicated
contributions put in by the ONGCians at all levels to ensure that the Company continues to
sustain, grow and excel.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Sd/- |
| Place: New Delhi |
(Arun Kumar Singh) |
| Date: 07.08.2026 |
Chairman & CEO |