
India’s newest Maharatna refiner eyes East, Northeast domination after expansion
Numaligarh Refinery Limited, a Maharatna unit of Oil India Limited, will finish a 9 million‑tonne‑per‑year expansion by March 2027. The upgrade raises its total processing capacity, aiming to increase output and market share in India’s eastern and northeastern areas, helping meet rising regional fuel demand. As the Maharatna refinery, the company seeks to dominate the eastern and northeastern fuel markets, positioning itself as a major regional supplier.