Shri Vikas Kaushal, CMD, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), shared his vision on India’s energy transformation and HPCL’s roadmap to lead this transition at the Equirus Annual India Conference 2025.
In an engaging fireside chat, Shri Kaushal highlighted the barriers to transformation in India’s evolving energy landscape, including infrastructure, policy, and capital challenges, while emphasizing the importance of resilience and innovation. He underscored HPCL’s approach of turning strategy into results by aligning long-term vision with strong on-ground execution.
Outlining HPCL’s transformation priorities, he stressed operational excellence, preparing for the next growth wave, and embedding digital and people-first initiatives at the core of the company’s journey. He also spoke about the importance of strengthening external engagement to build a robust energy ecosystem.
Shri Kaushal pointed to upcoming refinery milestones, with VRMP and HRRL projects nearing commissioning, as critical enablers of HPCL’s next phase of growth. He also emphasized the balance required between political mandates, public expectations, and business imperatives to ensure sustained profitability and relevance in the coming decade.
With India poised to become the world’s third-largest economy, Shri Kaushal reaffirmed HPCL’s commitment to powering this transformation through innovation, efficiency, and inclusive growth, ensuring that the company plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s energy future.
