NSE: SUMICHEM · 29 October 2026
- Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) shares fell 1.25% today, closing at ₹331.25 after moving within a session range of ₹328.55 and ₹336.95.
- Sumitomo Chemical India Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September, 2026. The company reported quarterly revenue from operations of ₹8,909.08 million and a net profit of ₹1,560.42 million. Management noted that operating performance faced headwinds from lower seasonal demand and inventory cost absorptions.
- Trading volume was 2.23 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Sumitomo Chemical India share price falling on 29 October 2026?
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) shares fell 1.25% today, closing at ₹331.25 after moving within a session range of ₹328.55 and ₹336.95.
The stock's downward movement occurred against a broader market recovery, as the Nifty advanced 1.05% and the Nifty Metal sector benchmark gained 0.67%. The company has faced a prolonged corrective phase, registering a 5-day return of -10.59% and a 20-day return of -23.17%, placing today's minor decline within an ongoing negative medium-term trend.
While no specific catalyst occurred today to directly trigger the session's decline, the company recently reported its financial results for the quarter ended 30th September, 2026, highlighting a challenging operating environment marked by delayed monsoons, uneven rainfall deficits, and compressed profit margins.
11.44 lakh shares traded by 29 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 5.13 lakh shares (2.23 times). The five-day average daily volume was 10.39 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 28 October 2026 showed 8.41 lakh shares delivered, representing 54.93% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 49,021 trades.
The stock declined 1.25% on above-average volume (2.23 times the 20-day average) while diverging from positive broader market benchmarks. In the absence of any same-day catalyst, the price action reflects ongoing caution following recent quarterly earnings reports and an extended negative return trend.
Latest Company Developments
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited submitted its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September, 2026. The company reported quarterly revenue from operations of ₹8,909.08 million and a net profit of ₹1,560.42 million. Management noted that operating performance faced headwinds from lower seasonal demand and inventory cost absorptions.
Provides baseline quarterly financial data and operational health metrics following challenging monsoon patterns.
The company released its investor presentation detailing performance highlights for the second quarter and half-year of FY27. It noted that the Indian agrochemical industry faced a challenging operating environment due to rainfall deficits and delayed monsoons, impacting insecticide, herbicide, and fungicide offtake. Domestic revenue remained resilient while export segments experienced near-term pressure.
Outlines management commentary regarding sectoral headwinds, margin pressures, and strategic product introductions.
The company submitted the scrutinizer's report regarding the Annual General Meeting held on 27th July, 2026, confirming the approval of financial statements, dividend payments, and board reconstitutions. Key changes included Dr. Suresh Ramachandran taking over as Managing Director effective 1st September, 2026, alongside other independent director appointments.
Formalizes the leadership transition and corporate governance updates for the upcoming financial periods.
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
- Execution of upcoming product launches including Topgrain and Helibex in subsequent quarters
- Progress on capital expenditure plans and capacity expansion timelines
- Delivery volumes and cash market participation trends relative to the 20-day average volume
- Domestic agrochemical demand trends heading into the second half of the fiscal year
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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 30th September, 2026. The company reported quarterly revenue from operations of ₹8,909.08 million and a net profit of ₹1,560.42 million. Management noted that operating performance faced headwinds from lower seasonal demand and inventory cost absorptions.
How strong was Sumitomo Chemical India’s trading volume?
11.44 lakh shares traded, 2.23 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 29 October 2026 · 03:25 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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