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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
 PROFILE
Although it carries the ancient Sanskrit name for India (Bharat), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a modern refining and distribution company. It vies with Hindustan Petroleum for the #2 slot behind India Oil. The company, which inherited its assets from Burmah Oil and Royal Dutch/Shell, processes petroleum and petroleum products; its major refinery in Mumbai processes about 9 million metric tons of crude per year. BPCL sells engine oils and gasolines for autos, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene for the domestic sector, and feedstock and fuels for industry. It has more than 4,500 petrol stations, 967 kerosene dealers, and 1,389 LPG distributors. The Indian government owns 66% of the firm.

 COMPETITION
Reliance Industries Limited (RLNGF)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 7,484.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 47.0%
Employees: 12,094
Revenue per employee: $618,885.40

 KEY PEOPLE
• U. Sundararajan
    CEO
• Ashok Sinha
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Bharat Bhavan, 4 & 6 Currimbhoy Raod, Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400 001, India
Phone: 91-22-26-18281
Fax: 91-22-26-16793
Online: Web Site

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