The shares of the prominent business conglomerate gained up to 3 percent in today’s trading session after the company entered into an agreement to acquire stake in “Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals Limited.
With a market capitalization of Rs 17,574.70 crore, the shares of DCM Shriram Ltd were trading at Rs 1,127.00 per share, increasing around 0.18 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 1,124.95 apiece.
The share of DCM Shriram Ltd has seen positive movement after its board approved the ₹375 crore acquisition of the entire stake of Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals Ltd. This move marks DCM’s entry into the epoxy and advanced materials segment, enabling downstream integration of Epichlorohydrin (ECH) and strengthening its presence in the specialty chemicals and high-growth materials market.
Looking forward to the company’s financial performance, revenue increased by 20 percent from Rs 2,399 crore in Q4FY24 to Rs 2,877 crore in Q4FY25. Further, during the same time frame, net profit increased by 52 percent from Rs 118 crore to Rs 179 crore.
DCM Shriram is advancing chlorine value-addition projects to boost internal use and reduce price risk. With green energy share rising to ~40%, the company sees margin gains in chemicals via integration and cost control. While Fenesta faces competition, backward integration offers relief. The epoxy segment sees Rs. 1,000 crore capex for 80 KTPA, with tech tie-ups and clearances underway.
DCM Shriram’s management remains cautiously optimistic despite macro headwinds like Chinese dumping and sugar policy risks. Backed by a strong balance sheet and completed CAPEX, the company focuses on integration, cost optimization, sustainability, and digitalization. Strategic reorganization is aimed at unlocking shareholder value by empowering business units for growth, partnerships, and independent capital access.
DCM Shriram Limited is engaged in the business of fertilizer, sugar, and caustic soda. The Company’s segments include Fertilisers, which manufactures urea; Chloro-Vinyl, which manufactures poly-vinyl chloride, carbide, and chlor alkali products; Shriram Farm Solutions, which is engaged in the trading of super-phosphate, other fertilizers.
Written by Abhishek Singh
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