8 Indian cos among Fortune 500
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 the 134th spot.

Out of the eight, five are state-run entities. IndianOil has cornered the 98th spot, up from the 125th place last year. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has also improved its ranking from previous year's 175.

Other Indian companies in the list 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, compiled on the basis of latest annual revenue figures, is topped by retail giant Wal-Mart Stores. The retailer had annual revenues of $421,849 million. The 2010 list also featured the same eight Indian companies. In the latest ranking, except State Bank of India, all other entities have improved their positions.