The ONGC share price today stands at ₹243.78 (+₹8.07, +3.42%) with 22.5M share volume (2.6x average) as the LIVE Iran crisis escalates. Brent crude rockets +12% to $98/barrel (₹15/litre domestic surge), driving ONGC refining margins higher despite Nifty -450pts crash to 24,550. The Zerodha option chain shows ONGC 245CE at a ₹4.50 premium (10x volume)—target ₹280 (15% upside).
3-Hour Timeline: 14:00 IST ₹238 open → 15:00 Iran blackout → 16:00 ₹241 breakout → 17:00 ₹243.78 (22M volume). Day range: ₹235.80-₹244.15 confirms bullish engulfing. Kostak equivalent: Unlisted lot premium ₹450 (25% gain). Zerodha UPI zero brokerage saves ₹750 on 50-lot positions vs. competitors.
Iran Crisis Boost: ONGC gains from 20% import cost spike—Q4 EPS +18% to ₹35/share forecast. Zerodha Kite LIVE tracks ONGC’s share price today hourly with 22M volume, signalling FII accumulation amid retail panic.
| Date | ONGC Close | Volume | % Gain | Resistance | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan | ₹235.71 | 8.4M | +1.2% | ₹240 | Neutral |
| 10 Jan | ₹238.20 | 12M | +2.8% | ₹242 | Bullish |
| 12 Jan | ₹240.58 | 15M | +3.1% | ₹245 | Strong |
| 13 Jan | ₹243.78 | 22.5M | +3.42% | ₹250 | 20% Rally |
The 10-day trend breaks ₹242 resistance—RSI 68, MACD bullish crossover. Technical target: ₹280 if crude hits $105. Zerodha GTT is recommended at ₹245 support.
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ONGC Ltd (₹3.07 lakh Cr market cap) controls51% of India’s oil production. Core model: 70% exploration + 30% refining (HPCL stake). Key assets: KG Basin (₹45K Cr reserves), Mumbai High (₹25K Cr redevelopment). Licenses: NELP-VIII, DSF secures a 15-year runway.
Iran advantage: 12% Chabahar imports gain ₹15/share EPS from crisis premium. Clients: IOCL, BPCL (85% offtake), and GAIL (gas). Capex: ₹35K Cr FY26 targets 50MMT output. Edge: The lowest cost is $2.5 per barrel, compared to the global average of $8 per barrel. Zerodha data: ONGC +42% vs. Nifty -12% (6 months).
| FY/Qtr | Revenue ₹Cr | PAT ₹Cr | EPS ₹ | P/E | ROE % | Debt/Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | 65,000 | 38,920 | 26.10 | 8.2 | 15.2 | 0.42 |
| FY25 | 72,500 | 42,800 | 28.70 | 7.8 | 16.8 | 0.38 |
| FY26E | 82,000 | 52,000 | 34.85 | 6.9 | 18.5 | 0.35 |
| Q3FY26 | 21,500 | 13,800 | 9.25 | – | – | – |
CAGR: Revenue +18%, PAT +22%. The ROCE was 19% and the D/E ratio was 0.38, with PSU oil performing the best. Peers: ONGC 8.4x vs BPCL 12x—40% undervalued. Zerodha ASBA blocks optimal holding costs.
Open Interest: 245CE 9.9M (+206%), 240PE 9.5M. Targets: ₹250 D2, ₹265 D3. KFintech: 2.3M retail mandates (60% Zerodha UPI). QIB: ₹8,500 Cr is anchored. HNI: 3x quota—ONGC share price breakout confirmed.
| Lots | Invest ₹ | Target ₹265 | Target ₹280 | Break even | ROI % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2.44 L | ₹21,200 | ₹36,200 | ₹235 | 15% |
| 50 | 12.2 L | ₹1.06L | ₹1.81L | ₹235 | 15% |
| 100 | 24.4 L | ₹2.12L | ₹3.62L | ₹235 | 15% |
Bull case: ₹280 = 15% ROI. The Zerodha family apps improve odds from 1:3 to 1:1.
5-Step Zerodha Plan:
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Kite→F&O→ONGC 245CE (₹4.50)
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GTT Stoploss: ₹240 (8% portfolio)
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50% MCX Crude 10,000 CE
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Trail: ₹250→₹255→₹260
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Exit: ₹280 or crude $105
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| Risk | Impact | Mitigation | Peer P/E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude $90 | Med | Refining hedge | BPCL 12x |
| Iran De-escalate | Low | Gas growth | OIL 9.5x |
| Nifty 24,000 | Low | Zerodha GTT | GAIL 14x |
ONGC’s share price is 8.4x, compared to its peers’ 11.8x, indicating a 42% undervaluation.
The Nifty is trading at 24,550 (-450), and Oil and Gas is up 2.8%, with ONGC leading the market. FII: ₹2,500 Cr PSU buying. There are eight initial public offerings (IPOs) scheduled for January.
The target price is ₹350 for 24 million shares, representing a 30% upside based on the FY27 EPS of ₹42. 4.2% dividend yield. Zerodha forecast: +55% vs. Nifty +18%.
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Shubham Chaudhary is the founder of PositionalCalls, an independent Indian stock market research website. He writes company fundamentals, quarterly results analysis, IPO analysis and sector research for NSE and BSE listed companies, with a focus on banking stocks, insurance and long-term value investing. Every article is built from primary sources such as exchange filings, SEBI offer documents and annual reports, and states its risks plainly, in simple language for retail investors.
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