The state-owned fuel retailer had reported a net profit of Rs 6,203.9 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. Sequentially, PAT fell by 88%, missing market expectations. HPCL's EBITDA also decreased by 56% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 2,108 crore, with margins dropping 230 basis points to 1.9% from 4.2% in Q4 FY24.