ONGC shares rally over 7% despite missing Street estimates. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Despite a 15% year-on-year drop in Q1 net profit to Rs 8,938 crore, ONGC shares gained 8%, closing at Rs 329.50. Highlighting marginal falls in crude oil and gas production, brokerages gave mixed ratings, focusing on the potential of the KG basin and other assets. The company's performance outlook remains cautiously optimistic.