Company Overview
Confidence Petroleum India Limited is a leading LPG parallel marketer in India, established in 1994 and listed on NSE and BSE. The company positions itself as a fully integrated LPG and CNG solutions provider committed to clean and green energy solutions. Their vision includes becoming India's largest integrated energy provider and the most cost-competitive LPG & CNG solution provider.
Operational Infrastructure
The company maintains extensive operational infrastructure including:
- 310+ Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (targeting expansion to 500 stations)
- 68+ LPG Bottling Plants
- 15 LPG Cylinder Manufacturing Plants (13 owned, 2 leased)
- 3 High Pressure Cylinder Manufacturing Plants through subsidiaries
- 478+ dedicated tankers
- Pan-India presence across 25 states
Business Segments
Auto LPG Division
- Operates 310+ company-owned Auto LPG dispensing stations
- Positioned as first parallel marketer in this segment
- Focus on clean, cost-effective vehicular fuel alternative
- Hub and spoke distribution model
Packed Cylinder Division
- Serves 3,000+ GoGas packed cylinder dealers
- Direct-to-consumer segment serving HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes)
- Industrial LPG supply
- Domestic LPG for households
- Innovative solutions including 425 kg Shaktiman cylinders and 2kg/4kg Chota Bunty cylinders
Bulk LPG Division
- Importing LPG overseas since May 2022 from Middle East, Persian Gulf refineries
- Supplies Propane, Butane, and LPG
- Focus on industrial, retail, and commercial sectors
CNG Retailing
- Partnership with GAIL Gas India for 100 CNG stations in Bangalore, Karnataka
- 50 stations completed, additional 50 in progress
- Active discussions with other CGD players for expansion
Manufacturing Operations
- 15 LPG cylinder manufacturing plants supplying to IOCL, HPCL, BPCL
- 3 high-pressure cylinder manufacturing plants through subsidiaries producing:
- High Pressure Industrial Cylinders (150-400 Bar, 20-200 Ltr capacity)
- High Pressure On-board Cylinders (200 Bar, 20-160 Ltr capacity)
- CNG/CBG Cascades (250 Bar, 1800-12000 WL capacity)
Upcoming Project
New Type 4 High Pressure Cylinder Manufacturing Plant in MIDC, Butibori, Nagpur featuring:
- Carbon composite construction with polymer liner
- 70% lighter than metal cylinders
- 3x higher gas transport capacity
- Corrosion resistant, shatterproof, fireproof
- Pressure ratings of 200 bar, 250 bar, 350 bar
- 20+ years service life
Market Position
- India's 3rd largest LPG consumer with current market size of approximately 31.7 MMT
- Expected to become largest global consumer by 2030
- Market expected to reach 40-42 MMT by FY 2030
- First parallel marketer with pan-India presence
Competitive Strengths
- Comprehensive integration across sourcing, logistics, blending, bottling, distribution
- Focus on safety and quality with institutional-grade standards
- Wide reach and accessibility through extensive network
- Customer-centric approach with innovative "pay-for-what-you-use" LPG options
- Diverse client base including blue-chip corporates, HoReCa, industries, retail
- Affordable pricing through lean cost structure and efficient supply chain
Growth Drivers
- Expanding market presence through 30 years of infrastructure-backed leadership
- Direct LPG imports and custom blending through four blending units
- "Gin Kar Lo, Gin Kar Do" innovative scheme (pay-for-what-you-use model)
- Sustainability focus with eco-friendly technology investments
- Unmatched LPG availability and cost efficiency
- Expansion into new markets and adjacent segments (CNG retail, high-pressure cylinders)
Financial Information
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Management Team
- Nitin Khara: Chairman & Managing Director
- Jitendra Jain: President - Accounts & Finance
- Satish Chandak: President - Corporate
- Yatin Khara: President - High Pressure Cylinder Manufacturing
- Anand Chandak: President - Auto LPG
- Rajashree Telharkar: Chief Marketing Officer - Packed Cylinder Division