HPCL–Mittal Energy Ltd. (HMEL) has announced an investment of Rs. 2,600 crore to expand and upgrade its Bathinda refinery, reinforcing its long-term strategy to strengthen fuel supply and improve operational efficiency. The capital infusion is aimed at enhancing processing capability, boosting product flexibility, and meeting evolving environmental and quality standards. The expansion comes amid steady growth in domestic energy demand and reflects confidence in India’s refining sector despite global volatility.