BPCL: had sought clarification from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. with respect to announcement dated 29-May-2017, regarding Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 29, 2017 has recommended for the approval of the shareholders, through Postal Ballot and e-voting, issue of fully paid bonus shares in the ratio of 1:2 i.e. 1(one) new bonus equity share of Rs 10 each for every existing 2 (two) equity shares of Rs 10 each. On basis of above the Company is required to clarify following: 1. Whether bonus is out of free reserves created out of profits or share premium account;2. Details of share capital - pre and post bonus issue;3. Free reserves and/ or share premium required for implementing the bonus issue;4. Free reserves and/ or share premium available for capitalization and the date as on which such balance is available;5. Whether thefigures are audited;6. Estimated date by which such bonus shares would be credited/dispatched.The response of the Company is attached.