Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) shares hit a new 52-week high after reporting a stellar Q2 FY26 performance, with consolidated PAT soaring 2,598% YoY to Rs 3,859 crore. Strong refining margins, record throughput, and robust sales growth drove the performance. The board also announced an interim dividend of Rs 5 per share, with November 6 as the record date.