Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. announced that its board of directors approved an alteration to the company's existing Memorandum of Association to enable new business activities and align the document with the Companies Act, 2013, subject to member approval via postal ballot and any required regulatory approvals.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. announced that its board of directors approved an alteration to the company's existing Memorandum of Association to enable new business activities and align the document with the Companies Act, 2013, subject to member approval via postal ballot and any required regulatory approvals.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd announced the incorporation of its foreign wholly owned subsidiary, ARDENT IMPEX FZCO, in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, on June 22, 2026, as previously announced on July 15, 2025. The subsidiary, with an authorized capital of AED 200,000, will focus on Industrial Chemicals Trading and Petrochemicals Trading, and is considered a related party of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, with a 100% shareholding to be invested in cash.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. has remitted an additional AUD 16,94,000 in cash towards the subscription of 16,94,000 Compulsorily Convertible Notes of face value AUD 1.00 each in Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd, bringing its cumulative investment to AUD 1,84,47,000 through the notes, as announced previously on May 13, 2025.

Aster DM Quality Care Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd and V I P Industries Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 20 August 2026.Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd tumbled 6.17% to Rs 703.95 at 14:47 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'A' group.On the BSE, 5.29 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 2.82 lakh shares in the past one month.Aster DM Quality Care Ltd lost 5.06% to Rs 760.2. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 3.12 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 3.79 lakh shares in the past one month.Syrma SGS Technology Ltd crashed 3.34% to Rs 1442.05. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 52690 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.16 lakh shares in the past one month.Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd pared 3.14% to Rs 1394.9. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 1.35 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 2.19 lakh shares in the past one month.V I P Industries Ltd corrected 3.07% to Rs 301.35. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 58841 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 15031 shares in the past one month.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. announced that its Nomination and Remuneration Committee has allotted 13,576 equity shares of Re. 1 each to eligible employees upon the exercise of options under the "Himadri Employee Stock Option Plan 2016," with an exercise price of Rs 140 per share. Consequently, the company's issued and paid-up capital increased to Rs 50,45,74,175, comprising 50,45,74,175 equity shares of Re. 1 each.

Net profit of Himadri Speciality Chemical rose 26.33% to Rs 229.52 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against Rs 181.69 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025. Sales rose 28.04% to Rs 1431.88 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against Rs 1118.29 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedJun. 2026Jun. 2025% Var. Sales1431.881118.29 28 OPM %20.1121.91 - PBDT321.81255.86 26 PBT300.51241.22 25 NP229.52181.69 26 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Himadri Speciality Chemical will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 15 July 2026.

Himadri Speciality Chemical (Himadri) has further strengthened its strategic partnership with International Battery Company, Inc. (IBC), a U.S. headquartered technology developer and manufacturer of chemistry-agnostic prismatic Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells, through an additional investment of USD 0.66 million. Prior to this investment, Himadri had invested an aggregate of USD 5.43 million in IBC and held a 17.29% stake on a fully diluted basis. With the latest investment, Himadri's aggregated stake has increased to 20.47% on a fully diluted basis, comprising both common and preferred stock. The increased investment reflects the meaningful progress achieved through the partnership over the past year and Himadri's continued confidence in IBC's technology platform, commercialization roadmap, and long-term growth potential. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Himadri, supporting the commercial deployment of its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Cathode Active Materials and advanced Anode Materials. Through this alliance, Himadri gains strategic access to IBC's advanced battery technology capabilities, its R&D centre in California, manufacturing facility in South Korea, and the upcoming Gigafactory in Bengaluru, India.

Himadri Speciality Chemical has further invested USD 0.66 million for acquiring further 6,00,000 Common Stock of International Battery Company, Inc. (IBC) having face value of USD 0.00001 each. The company has already invested USD 5.43 million in cash and held 17.29% stake in IBC on a fully diluted basis (in common stock and preferred stock). With the above fresh investment, the aggregate stake of the company in IBC has increased to 20.47% on a fully diluted basis (in common stock and preferred stock).