8 Indian cos on Fortune list
New Delhi   12-Jul-2011

Eight Indian companies have made the cut in the list of world's 500 largest companies compiled by Fortune magazine, with IndianOil finding a place in the top 100 and Reliance Industries in 134th spot.

Five are state-run entities. IndianOil has cornered the 98th spot, up from 125th place last year. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has also improved its ranking from previous year's 175. Others are Bharat Petroleum (271), State Bank of India (291), Hindustan Petroleum (335), Tata Motors (358), ONGC (360) and Tata Steel (369).

Fortune's global list of world's 500 largest companies for 2011 is topped by retail giant Wal-Mart Stores.