Synopsis:
The shares of the agro-chemical company, which is involved in agro-chemicals, specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, and other related products, rose by 14 percent after the announcement of its Q1 business results.
Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of Rs.1,862 crores. It opened at Rs.1,405.05 per equity share from its previous day’s closing price Rs.1,356.50 and made an intraday high of Rs.1,547.85(14 percent) per equity share.
Quarterly Update
In Q1 FY26, Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd reported revenues of Rs.318.6 crores, marking a strong increase of 58 percent quarter-on-quarter from Rs.201.5 crore in Q4 FY25. The company also posted a profit after tax of Rs.20.08 crores in Q1 FY26, up from Rs.7.46 crores in the previous quarter, showing solid improvement in profitability.
Year-on-year, the company’s revenue from operations rose by 31.7 percent, increasing from Rs.241.8 crores in Q1 FY25 to Rs.318.6 crores in Q1 FY26. In terms of profitability, the company reported a net profit of Rs.13.5 crores in Q1 FY25, which further improved to Rs.20.08 crores in Q1 FY26. This reflects a positive growth of Rs.6.58 crores in profit compared to the same period last year.
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Strategic investment and MoU’s
Along with its Q1 results, Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd announced the signing of 3 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with international customers for high value agrochemical products and intermediates. The company plans to commercialize these products over the next 12 to 18 months.
To support this growth, it has also planned a strategic investment of around Rs.60 crores at its existing manufacturing site. This investment will be used to build two new production blocks to meet the rising demand for current products and to introduce new products targeted at the Japanese and European markets.
The company already has the necessary environmental approvals for this expansion. Over the next two to three years, this initiative is expected to boost the company’s revenue by Rs.120 to Rs.150 crores. Additionally, Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd is looking for a new site to support its growing business, and a formal update on this will be shared in the future.
Company profile
Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Limited (PCCPL), established in 1975 in Chandigarh, is a leading Indian manufacturer of agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd has focused on research and development since its beginning, making it a key part of the company’s growth. The R and D team includes skilled technicians, chemists, and scientists who work on creating and improving products. Their lab is well equipped with modern tools like HPLC, UPLC, GCMS, and GC from top brands, helping them perform advanced testing and research efficiently.
The company has built a strong presence in the industry by working with well-known clients like Pepsi,UPL, Lupin, summit agro, and zydus cadila which reflects its trusted reputation and solid client base.
Written by Sudeep Kumbar
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