NSE: DEEPAKFERT · 26 October 2026
- Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. has fallen 15.01% over 5 trading sessions; today's move is +0.52%.
- ICRA Limited reaffirmed the company's long-term fund-based term loan rating at [ICRA]AA-, removed it from Rating Watch with Developing Implications, and assigned a Positive outlook. The rating action reflects stable ammonia production supported by gas supplies under the Equinor contract and robust demand across industrial and mining chemical segments.
- Trading volume was 0.49 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. share price: 15.01% decline over 5 trading sessions
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd. (DEEPAKFERT) moved up 0.52% on Monday, closing at ₹1,142.40 after fluctuating between a day's low of ₹1,112.40 and a high of ₹1,168.80.
The broader market and sectoral backdrop showed positive momentum, with the benchmark Nifty advancing 0.68% and the Nifty Metal sector index outperforming with a strong gain of 2.21%. Despite today's modest uptick, Deepak Fertilisers has experienced a sharp correction recently, losing 15.01% over the past 5 trading days and 16.09% over the past 20 trading days following prior session returns of -3.59% and -4.96%.
Company developments indicate that ICRA Limited recently revised the credit rating outlook on the company's long-term fund-based term loan to [ICRA]AA- (Positive) while reaffirming the rating and removing it from Rating Watch with Developing Implications. While this positive credit outlook provides underlying fundamental context regarding stable ammonia production and lower landed gas costs from the Equinor contract, no single confirmed same-day catalyst directly triggered today's price action.
1.63 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 3.30 lakh shares (0.49 times). The five-day average daily volume was 4.67 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 57,629 shares delivered, representing 35.45% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 20,340 trades.
The stock experienced a modest recovery of 0.52% following steep declines over the preceding 5 and 20 trading days, occurring on below-average volume without a specific same-day operational catalyst.
Latest Company Developments
ICRA Limited reaffirmed the company's long-term fund-based term loan rating at [ICRA]AA-, removed it from Rating Watch with Developing Implications, and assigned a Positive outlook. The rating action reflects stable ammonia production supported by gas supplies under the Equinor contract and robust demand across industrial and mining chemical segments.
A positive credit outlook highlights the company's solid financial flexibility and operational stability amid ongoing capital expenditure plans.
The company disclosed the receipt of an administrative warning and advisory letter from SEBI dated September 30, 2026, concerning past non-disclosures of subsidiary investments, guarantees, and certain income-tax litigations from fiscal years 2018-19 to 2021-22. Management stated that the matter has no material financial or operational impact as required disclosures had been part of annual reports.
Regulatory warnings highlight compliance oversight, though management confirmed no material adverse financial impact on operations.
Mr. Rabindra Purohit tendered his resignation as Vice President – Legal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective from the close of business hours on September 28, 2026, to pursue external career opportunities. The company initiated steps to appoint a successor within prescribed regulatory timelines.
Changes in key managerial personnel require seamless transitions to maintain continuous regulatory compliance and governance standards.
a press release dated July 30, 2026, titled "Press Release on Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026".
Sailesh C. Mehta has Submitted to the Exchange a copy of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 10.77% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 10.96% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.19 percentage points.
The filing reported 25 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Progress and commissioning timelines for the 376-KTPA TAN project at Gopalpur and the nitric acid plant at Dahej in H2 FY2027
- Future updates regarding the pending income tax quantum and penalty appeals involving Mahadhan AgriTech Limited
- Developments concerning nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rate announcements by the government affecting the fertilizer segment
- Sustained cash volume and delivery participation trends relative to the 20-day average volume of 0.49x
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. company news?
ICRA Limited reaffirmed the company's long-term fund-based term loan rating at [ICRA]AA-, removed it from Rating Watch with Developing Implications, and assigned a Positive outlook. The rating action reflects stable ammonia production supported by gas supplies under the Equinor contract and robust demand across industrial and mining chemical segments.
How strong was Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp.’s trading volume?
1.63 lakh shares traded, 0.49 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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