Vishnu Chemicals Ltd

Vishnu Chemicals Limited informed the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India that the trading window for dealing in the company's securities will be closed from October 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the board meeting to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Vishnu Chemicals Limited has entered into a joint venture agreement with DCX Chrome SAS, a France-based company, to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, with a proposed capacity of 6,000 tonnes per annum of high purity chromium metal. The joint venture company, to be incorporated in India, will be owned 50:50 by Vishnu Chemicals and DCX Chrome SAS, with an initial paid-up equity share capital of Rs 100,000, and the venture is expected to secure access to DCX’s technology and ensure a supply of raw materials for Vishnu Chemicals.

Vishnu Chemicals, an Indian company, reports on its adherence to Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) guidelines, emphasizing compliance and responsible practices. The company sources 45.72% of its input materials from within India, with 15.88% coming from micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Regarding employment, 7.40% of total wage costs are allocated to rural areas, 12.30% to semi-urban areas, 48.94% to urban areas, and 31.36% to metropolitan areas. Vishnu Chemicals reports no consumer complaints and states that 100% of its products carry information on environmental and social parameters. The company claims compliance with all applicable environmental laws and landfilled 14,621.96 tonnes of waste in fiscal year 2025, while also utilizing sludge and fly ash for alternative manufacturing processes.

Vishnu Chemicals Limited (BSE: 516072, NSE: VISHNU) reported unaudited consolidated revenue of Rs 433.4 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 24.9% increase year-over-year, alongside a 23.0% rise in profit after tax to Rs 39.6 crore, according to a regulatory filing on August 2, 2026. The company noted a balanced 45:55 domestic-to-export revenue mix and highlighted growth drivers including capacity additions in specialty chemicals and expansion in barium operations, while also acknowledging increased ocean freight costs due to geopolitical tensions.

Vishnu Chemicals Limited (BSE: 516072, NSE: VISHNU) reported Rs 433.4 crore in operating revenues for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 24.9% year-over-year increase, according to an earnings release on August 1, 2026. The company's profit after tax rose 23.0% year-over-year to Rs 39.6 crore, driven by strong execution and operational resilience, although performance moderated sequentially due to a planned maintenance shutdown at its Vizag facility. Vishnu Chemicals also noted increased ocean freight costs amid geopolitical tensions and plans to add approximately 20 megawatts of solar power capacity across its Vizag and Srikalahasti operations.

Vishnu Chemicals Ltd share price declined by 0.34% to Rs 614.0 after the company's net profit softened by 8.66% to Rs 39.64 crore, while revenue from operations slipped slightly by 3.52% to Rs 432.05 crore in Q2FY26 over Q1FY26. The market capitalization of Specialty Chemicals industry group stocks on BSE stood at Rs 4.98 lakh crore, easing 6.06%. It has improved by 1% over last one week and climbed by 10.77% in last one month while the market capitalization of Vishnu Chemicals Ltd has eased by 2.83% and 3.28% in the same period respectively. Profit before tax (PBT) of Vishnu Chemicals Ltd stood at Rs 55.1 crore in Q2 FY26, expanding by 31.69% year-on-year, and falling 14.11% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA came in at Rs 53 crore, gaining 2.96% YoY and tumbling by 29.13% sequentially. Total expenses slightly declined by 1.22% to Rs 379.08 crore in Q2FY26 over Q2FY25. During the quarter, cost of materials consumed stood at Rs 184.07 crore, dropping by 11.88% YoY, while employee benefits expense was at Rs 22.14 crore, inching up 2.79% YoY. For the TTM ended FY26, revenue from operations improved 19.19% to Rs 1441.4 crore, while net profit saw a strong growth of 25.26% to Rs 126.64 crore, compared to previous TTM. EBITDA witnessed a strong improvement of 19272% to Rs 213.06 crore, and PBT expanded by 17.04% to Rs 168.23 crore compared to previous TTM. The company's consolidated net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 90.23 crore in FY26, as against Rs 67.5 crore in FY25. Vishnu Chemicals Ltd headed higher 7.73% in last one year, significantly outperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex which has slipped by 3.81% during the same period.

Vishnu Chemicals will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 1 August 2026.

Vishnu Chemicals announced that the 33th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the company will be held on 28 August 2026.

Vishnu Chemicals has fixed 21 August 2026 as record date for payment of final dividend for FY 2026. The dividend will be paid on or before 27 September 2026.

Net profit of Vishnu Chemicals rose 11.45% to Rs 43.40 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 38.94 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 14.51% to Rs 447.83 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 391.10 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. For the full year,net profit rose 12.34% to Rs 142.27 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 126.64 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 11.21% to Rs 1602.99 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 1441.40 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Sales447.83391.10 15 1602.991441.40 11 OPM %17.1316.38 -15.7415.84 - PBDT74.3161.41 21 236.66206.39 15 PBT64.1553.27 20 195.35168.23 16 NP43.4038.94 11 142.27126.64 12 Powered by Capital Market - Live