NSE: SUMICHEM · 26 October 2026
- Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) shares moved lower by 1.75% today, closing at ₹354.30 compared to the previous close of ₹360.60. The stock opened at ₹360.00 and ranged between a day's high of ₹365.00 and a low of ₹351.20, which also marks its new 52-week low.
- Integrated Filing (Financial) for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026.
- Trading volume was 1.12 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Sumitomo Chemical India share price falling on 26 October 2026?
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) shares moved lower by 1.75% today, closing at ₹354.30 compared to the previous close of ₹360.60. The stock opened at ₹360.00 and ranged between a day's high of ₹365.00 and a low of ₹351.20, which also marks its new 52-week low.
While the broader market benchmark Nifty gained 0.68% and the Nifty Metal sector index advanced by 2.21%, Sumitomo Chemical India continued to experience notable selling pressure. This performance aligns with a broader downward trend for the stock, which has registered a 5-day return of -12.46% and a 20-day return of -21.21% from its 52-week high of ₹572.05.
The downward price action coincided with the company's financial disclosure filed on October 26, 2026, detailing its operating results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. While the submission provides updated fundamentals for valuation assessment, today's negative price move reflects ongoing downward momentum and technical weakness rather than a single confirmed reactionary catalyst.
3.59 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 3.19 lakh shares (1.12 times). The five-day average daily volume was 2.63 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 1.74 lakh shares delivered, representing 48.59% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 14,217 trades.
The stock declined 1.75% to hit a new 52-week low of ₹351.20 amid an ongoing downward trend spanning the past 20 trading sessions. Although the company published its quarterly financial results today, no single confirmed trigger explains the magnitude of the move.
Latest Company Developments
Integrated Filing (Financial) for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 7.68% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 7.27% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.41 percentage points.
The filing reported 33 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Follow-up reactions and analyst evaluations of the September quarter financial results
- Volume trends and cash-market delivery participation around the new 52-week low of ₹351.20
- Management commentary regarding demand outlook and margin drivers for upcoming quarters
- Price stabilization patterns following the recent 20-day return of -21.21%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Sumitomo Chemical India company news?
Integrated Filing (Financial) for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026.
How strong was Sumitomo Chemical India’s trading volume?
3.59 lakh shares traded, 1.12 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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