NSE: DEEPAKFERT · 4 November 2026
- Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd. (DEEPAKFERT) advanced by 1.60% today, settling at ₹1,146.40 after moving within a intraday range between a low of ₹1,116.80 and a high of ₹1,152.60.
- The board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the company, effective November 01, 2026. Mr. Gupta brings over 25 years of experience across corporate secretarial practice, governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance, having been associated with the group since 2018.
- Trading volume was 0.70 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. share price rising on 4 November 2026?
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd. (DEEPAKFERT) advanced by 1.60% today, settling at ₹1,146.40 after moving within a intraday range between a low of ₹1,116.80 and a high of ₹1,152.60.
The broader market and sector backdrop showed positive momentum, as the Nifty benchmark gained 0.63% and the Nifty Metal sector index outperformed with a 2.80% rise. Despite today's upward price action, the stock has experienced recent pressure, registering a 5-day return of -1.31% and a 20-day return of -17.26%.
On the corporate front, the company recently announced the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective November 01, 2026, following the earlier resignation of Mr. Rabindra Purohit in late September. Additionally, ICRA recently revised its outlook on the company's long-term fund-based term loan to Positive while reaffirming the [ICRA]AA- rating, citing stable ammonia production under the Equinor gas supply contract and progress on major capacity expansions.
2.26 lakh shares traded by 4 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 3.23 lakh shares (0.70 times). The five-day average daily volume was 2.02 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 4 November 2026 showed 1.16 lakh shares delivered, representing 51.54% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 15,216 trades.
The 1.60% advance appears largely stock-specific and aligns with broader sector momentum, following a period of 20-day pullback where returns had declined by 17.26%. No single same-day operational catalyst was officially reported to directly drive the session's gains.
Latest Company Developments
The board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the company, effective November 01, 2026. Mr. Gupta brings over 25 years of experience across corporate secretarial practice, governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance, having been associated with the group since 2018.
Ensures leadership continuity and regulatory compliance following the previous transition in the legal and compliance department.
ICRA Limited reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA- rating on the company's long-term fund-based term loans of ₹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 ongoing progress in commissioning large-scale capacities in Odisha and Gujarat.
A positive rating outlook highlights strengthening credit fundamentals and operational stability across core chemical and manufacturing segments.
The company disclosed receiving an administrative warning and advisory letter from SEBI regarding historical disclosure matters pertaining to FY 2018-19 to 2021-22, specifically concerning subsidiary guarantees and tax litigations. The company stated that the advisory has no material impact on its financial position or ongoing business operations.
Provides regulatory clarity on past compliance disclosures while assuring stakeholders of minimal operational or financial fallout.
a press release dated July 30, 2026, titled "Press Release on Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026".
Appointment of Mr Pankaj Gupta as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the company effective. November 01, 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
- Progress and commercial commissioning timelines for the TAN project at Gopalpur and the nitric acid plant at Dahej
- Updates on nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rate announcements affecting the fertilizer segment
- Delivery volume trends and sustenance of cash-market participation above the 50% threshold
- Developments regarding pending tax litigation matters and regulatory clarifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. company news?
The board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Gupta as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the company, effective November 01, 2026. Mr. Gupta brings over 25 years of experience across corporate secretarial practice, governance, capital markets, and regulatory compliance, having been associated with the group since 2018.
How strong was Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp.’s trading volume?
2.26 lakh shares traded, 0.70 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 4 November 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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