Castrol India Shows Resilience Amid Broader Market Downturn, Attracts Income Investors

Castrol India has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.13% on June 3, 2025, despite underperforming its sector by 0.28%. This uptick marks a trend reversal for the stock, which had experienced two consecutive days of decline. Currently, Castrol India is trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a positive short-term momentum.
The company boasts a high dividend yield of 6.02%, which may appeal to income-focused investors. In contrast, the broader market is experiencing a downturn, with the Sensex falling by 0.23% after a brief positive opening. Over the past three weeks, the Sensex has declined by 1.39%, while Castrol India has outperformed with a weekly gain of 7.78%.

In terms of longer-term performance, Castrol India has delivered a 16.00% return over the past year, significantly outpacing the Sensex's 6.17% gain. Over three years, the stock has surged by 105.86%, compared to the Sensex's 45.58%. This performance highlights Castrol India's strong market position within the oil industry.