Synopsis: This micro-cap stock hit a 5 percent upper circuit after securing Rs 35 crore orders from Solar Industries and others, strengthening the order book and boosting visibility in the core chemical trading business.
The share of this company, which is an Indian public company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, specializing in the wholesale trading and distribution of industrial acids and chemicals, gained focus after order receipt.
With a market capitalization of Rs 391 crore, A-1 Ltd’s share on Friday made a day high of Rs 8.50 per share, hitting a 5 percent upper circuit from its previous day’s close price of Rs 8.10 per share. The share of the company has given a return of 247 percent in the last five years.
Significant Order
A-1 Ltd has received three domestic orders for the supply of acids and industrial chemicals from Solar Group of Industries, Sai Baba Polymer Technologies (P) Ltd, and Mahadhan Agritech Limited. These contracts, valued at approximately Rs 12 crore, Rs 11 crore, and Rs 12 crore respectively, are scheduled for execution by June 2026.
The company highlighted that the orders come from well-established players in explosives, manufacturing, and fertiliser sectors, reflecting strong repeat confidence in its offerings. It noted that this reinforces customer trust and underlines its position as a reliable supplier in the industrial chemicals space.
Management Commentary: The Board and management view these developments positively, noting that the orders strengthen the company’s order book and improve revenue visibility for the coming periods. They said this also supports growth momentum in its core chemical trading and supply business, while timely execution is expected to further strengthen relationships with key customers and enable deeper future engagement.
A-1 Ltd highlighted its association with marquee clients, including Solar Industries India Ltd, Mahadhan Agritech Ltd and Saibaba Pvt Ltd, indicating strong customer credibility within the industrial chemicals segment. The company said these relationships underscore consistent product quality and reliable execution in its core supply business.
About the Company
Incorporated in 2004, A-1 Ltd is an Indian company established in 1975, specialising in the wholesale trading and transportation of industrial acids and chemicals like Nitric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, and Methanol, serving diverse sectors across India. The company uses its own fleet of tankers for logistics, focusing on high customer satisfaction, transparency, and strong corporate governance, while also expanding into the EV sector.
Financial Highlight: The revenue from operations grew by 33 percent to Rs 145 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 110 crore in Q4 FY25, and EBIDT grew by 192 percent to Rs 7.09 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 2.43 crore in Q4 FY25. This was accompanied by a net profit growth of 419 percent to Rs 4.36 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 0.84 crore in Q4 FY25, resulting in an EPS growth of 350 percent to Rs 0.09 per share in Q4 FY26 from Rs 0.02 per share in Q4 FY25.
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