NSE: DEEPAKFERT · 27 October 2026
- Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. shares climbed 3.39% during the trading session, closing at ₹1,181.10 after moving between an intraday low of ₹1,139.10 and a high of ₹1,199.00.
- The board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Gupta is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a law graduate with over 25 years of experience across corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance, having been associated with the group since 2018.
- Trading volume was 1.02 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. share price rising on 27 October 2026?
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. shares climbed 3.39% during the trading session, closing at ₹1,181.10 after moving between an intraday low of ₹1,139.10 and a high of ₹1,199.00.
The broader market exhibited flat-to-positive momentum as the Nifty index edged down by 0.02%, while the sector benchmark Nifty Metal gained 0.39%. The stock's positive performance on the day aligns with a partial recovery following recent downward pressure, having logged a 5-day return of -5.94% and a 20-day return of -13.40% prior to this session.
Recent corporate developments include the board's approval on October 27, 2026, for the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Mr. Rabindra Purohit. Additionally, ICRA recently revised its outlook on the company's long-term bank facilities to Positive while reaffirming its [ICRA]AA- rating and removing it from rating watch, citing stable ammonia production under the Equinor gas supply contract and progress on major capital expenditure projects.
3.36 lakh shares traded by 27 October 2026 · 02:55 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 3.30 lakh shares (1.02 times). The five-day average daily volume was 4.52 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 gained 3.39% with normal volume participation following a corrective phase that saw a 5-day return of -5.94% and a 20-day return of -13.40%. No single same-day catalyst directly explains the move, suggesting buying interest emerged as a recovery from recent oversold levels.
Latest Company Developments
The board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Gupta is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a law graduate with over 25 years of experience across corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance, having been associated with the group since 2018.
Ensures leadership continuity in legal and regulatory compliance roles following the transition of the previous compliance officer.
ICRA Limited reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA- rating on the company's long-term fund-based term loans amounting to ₹2,186 crore, removed the rating from 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 strong business positioning across technical ammonium nitrate and industrial chemicals.
A positive rating outlook highlights improved financial stability and operational visibility stemming from secured feedstock arrangements and advanced project execution.
The company disclosed the receipt of an administrative warning and advisory letter from SEBI dated September 30, 2026, concerning past non-disclosures of investments and guarantees provided to wholly-owned subsidiaries during FY 2018-19 to 2021-22, as well as certain income-tax litigations. The company stated that the matters have no material impact on its financial operations or ongoing activities.
Highlights historical compliance lapses flagged by the regulator, though management maintains that corrective reviews are underway without financial impact.
a press release dated July 30, 2026, titled "Press Release on Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026".
Resignation of Mr Rabindra Purohit, Vice President – Legal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) effective. September 28, 2026.
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
- Commissioning progress and production ramp-up timelines for the 376-KTPA TAN project at Gopalpur and the nitric acid plant at Dahej during the second half of fiscal 2027.
- Upcoming announcements regarding Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates impacting the fertilizer segment.
- Developments concerning pending income tax litigation appeals and related quantum matters.
- Volume and delivery participation trends to verify sustained institutional or retail interest near support levels.
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What is the latest Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. company news?
The board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Gupta is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a law graduate with over 25 years of experience across corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance, having been associated with the group since 2018.
How strong was Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp.’s trading volume?
3.36 lakh shares traded, 1.02 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 27 October 2026 · 02:55 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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