Oil Exploration Stocks

Last updated on 31 Mar, 2025 | 18:52 IST

Oil exploration sector stocks are linked to companies involved in the discovery of crude oil in river basins, deposits beneath sea beds and other locations. Despite calls for a transition to green energy, the global economy continues to depend on fossil fuel production. So, there is a continued demand for exploration of the oil sector. Oil exploration companies present opportunities for high investment returns but also face legal and regulatory risks, especially in cases of incidents like oil spills. Here are all the details about oil exploration stocks.

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₹246.381.74%₹3,04,656.603,29,05,564₹243.26 - ₹254.90₹345.00₹215.48
₹386.750.18%₹62,795.1930,59,820₹382.10 - ₹396.60₹767.90₹328.15
₹501.150.61%₹3,187.841,15,181₹491.10 - ₹509.40₹624.40₹243.00
₹833.65-3.76%₹2,510.342,97,528₹825.30 - ₹879.20₹990.35₹520.00
₹171.06-1.98%₹2,307.785,90,424₹170.20 - ₹177.50₹293.55₹164.07
₹269.337.08%₹1,124.072,08,294₹254.70 - ₹275.50₹444.15₹215.00
₹562.50-0.34%₹857.8963,675₹551.00 - ₹578.90₹1,078.25₹448.70
₹36.910.08%₹215.251,19,753₹36.00 - ₹37.50₹91.50₹35.32

*Disclaimer: The scripts listed are solely for research purposes and are not recommendations. Please conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.

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FAQs

What are oil exploration stocks?

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Oil exploration sector stocks represent ownership in companies involved in the discovery of sources of petroleum, oil, gas and other fuels for extraction and supply. These companies can earn a huge amount of profit with the discovery of fossil fuel extraction sites. These stocks may benefit from the consistent demand for fossil fuels but may face risk from heightened government regulations and scrutiny due to environmental impact.

How to invest in oil exploration stocks?

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Investors can buy stocks of companies linked to oil exploration from online brokerage platforms like Upstox. Before investing in oil exploration sector stocks, it is important to research the company’s financials. They must also understand their segment-wise profitability and profit breakdown.

What are the risks of investing in oil exploration stocks?

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Volatility in the demand for fossil fuel and associated products may impact the business of oil exploration and extraction companies and their profitability. Supply chain disruptions can also affect oil exploration firms’ stock performance. Environmental concerns associated with oil exploration methods may pose a challenge for investors considering adding oil exploration stock to their portfolio.

Who should invest in oil exploration stocks?

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Risk-tolerant investors confident that fossil fuel will witness strong demand in the next 30 to 40 years can consider investing in oil exploration stocks. Investment in larger and more stable companies after careful assessment of their financials provides long-term growth potential and diversification of portfolio.

What are the benefits of investing in oil exploration stocks?

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Oil exploration sector stocks represent companies crucial to addressing global energy needs. These companies can offer high growth potentials given the persistent demand for fossil fuels. There are chances of earning high returns as companies can earn huge profits during peak seasons and limited supply periods. Many oil exploration companies offer stable dividend income to their shareholders. As oil prices tend to rise along with inflation, adding this stock to the portfolio may help investors in taming inflation.

Which is the largest Oil Exploration sector company by Market Cap?

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Largest Oil Exploration sector company is Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd with a market capitalization of ₹304656.60.

Who are top gainers in Oil Exploration sector?

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Today's Top gainers in Oil Exploration sector are:

Asian Energy Services Ltd (7.08%)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (1.74%)

Deep Industries Ltd (0.61%)

Oil India Ltd (0.18%)

Aban Offshore Ltd (0.08%)

Who are top losers in Oil Exploration sector?

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Today's Top losers in Oil Exploration sector are:

Jindal Drilling and Industries Ltd (-3.76%)

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd (-1.98%)

Selan Exploration Technology Ltd (-0.34%)

Which are most active stocks in Oil Exploration sector?

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Most active stocks in Oil Exploration sector are:

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd Vol: 32905564

Oil India Ltd Vol: 3059820

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd Vol: 590424

Jindal Drilling and Industries Ltd Vol: 297528

Asian Energy Services Ltd Vol: 208294