NSE: SUMICHEM · 27 October 2026
- Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) shares declined by 4.18% on Monday, closing at ₹339.50 after moving between a day's high of ₹350.30 and a low of ₹334.05.
- Sumitomo Chemical India Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Standalone revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹8,909.08 million, while net profit for the period was recorded at ₹1,560.42 million. The company reported basic and diluted earnings per share of ₹3.13 for the quarter.
- Trading volume was 7.67 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Sumitomo Chemical India share price falling on 27 October 2026?
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) shares declined by 4.18% on Monday, closing at ₹339.50 after moving between a day's high of ₹350.30 and a low of ₹334.05.
The broader market exhibited flat performance as the Nifty benchmark edged down marginally by 0.02%, whereas the Nifty Metal sector index gained 0.64%. Sumitomo Chemical India underperformed both the broader market and sectoral trend during the trading session, extending a downward price trajectory that reflects a 13.52% decline over the past 5 trading days and a 23.98% drop over the past 20 trading days.
The price movement coincides with the company's recent investor presentation and financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, which outlined ongoing pressures from a challenging operating environment marked by delayed monsoon onset and a 13% rainfall deficit during H1. Management highlighted that domestic revenue remained relatively resilient while export performance faced near-term headwinds, leading to a 2% year-on-year dip in quarterly revenue to ₹907 crore and a contraction in operating margins due to higher-cost inventory absorption.
25.11 lakh shares traded by 27 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 3.27 lakh shares (7.67 times). The five-day average daily volume was 3.09 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 27 October 2026 showed 9.90 lakh shares delivered, representing 39.44% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 61,230 trades.
The 4.18% decline in Sumitomo Chemical India shares occurred alongside heavy delivery volumes and a continuation of recent downward momentum. While management's recent earnings disclosures highlighted challenges from uneven monsoons and margin compression due to inventory cost absorption, the weak price action reflects broader sentiment friction rather than a single isolated intraday catalyst.
Latest Company Developments
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Standalone revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹8,909.08 million, while net profit for the period was recorded at ₹1,560.42 million. The company reported basic and diluted earnings per share of ₹3.13 for the quarter.
Provides official financial performance figures and operational metrics for the latest reported quarter.
The company released an investor presentation detailing performance highlights for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Management noted that H1 sales were impacted by lower volumes, partly offset by pricing actions undertaken between March and June 2026. The presentation also addressed challenges from delayed monsoons, uneven rainfall distribution, and inventory cost absorption.
Offers strategic commentary and segment breakdowns explaining operational headwinds and market dynamics.
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September, 2026.
Integrated Filing (Financial) for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September, 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
- Progress in the normalization of inventory costs and stabilization of export demand
- Subsequent developments regarding the legal proceedings concerning Glyphosate regulations
- Execution of planned capital expenditures and commercial uptake of newly launched products like Topgrain and Helibex
- Delivery volume trends and cash market participation relative to the 20-day average volume
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Sumitomo Chemical India company news?
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Standalone revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹8,909.08 million, while net profit for the period was recorded at ₹1,560.42 million. The company reported basic and diluted earnings per share of ₹3.13 for the quarter.
How strong was Sumitomo Chemical India’s trading volume?
25.11 lakh shares traded, 7.67 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 27 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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