Punjab Chemicals’ Stock Up by Over 12% Today
By Ankur Chandra | Published at: Jul 29, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Mumbai, July 29, 2025 (Tuesday) – Shares of Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd (NSE: PUNJABCHEM) gained 11.93% to ₹1,514.20 as at 10:24 AM IST on July 29, 2025. At 12:15 p.m. the stock price is up by 12.26% at Rs 1518.70.
The rally was fueled by strong earnings, with revenue rising approximately 32% year-on-year to ₹320 crore and net profit jumping 54% YoY to ₹21 crore. With a PE ratio of around 38x and an ROE of 12% – the company has a market cap of approximately ₹1,875 crore.
Stock Market Performance (As of 10:24 AM IST)
As of July 29, 2025 10:24 AM IST, shares of Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd are trading at ₹1,514.20, up 11.93% from the previous close of ₹1,352.80. The stock opened at ₹1,445.00, touched a high of ₹1,515.00, and dipped to a low of ₹1,402.00 during the day, with a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of ₹1,483.83. It marked a new 52-week high of ₹1,499.00 on the same day, significantly higher than its 52-week low of ₹662.00 recorded on February 24, 2025. The stock saw a trading volume of 2.05 lakh shares and a traded value of ₹30.36 crore. The company’s total market capitalization stands at ₹1,849.26 crore, with a free float market cap of ₹553.68 crore. The face value per share is ₹10, while the adjusted P/E is 34.14, compared to the symbol P/E of 35.97.
Investor Optimism Driven by Q1FY26 Performance
The sharp rally follows the company’s announcement of a 48.7 percent year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹20.08 crore, alongside a 31.7 percent rise in revenue to ₹318.59 crore. The consolidated net profit stood at ₹20.63 crore for the quarter.
The strong performance in the “Performance Chemicals” segment and improved cost efficiencies contributed to the profit boost. The company also declared a proposed dividend of ₹3 per share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.
Order Book Dynamics
| Bid-Ask Depth | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Total Buy Quantity | 54,281 |
| Total Sell Quantity | 14,271 |
| Best Bid | ₹1,507.80 |
| Best Ask | ₹1,508.70 |
With strong financials and positive outlook, Punjab Chemicals has caught investors’ attention as a key player in the pesticides and agrochemicals sector.
About Company
Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd., founded in 1975 as a joint venture between Excel Industries and PSIDC, is a Chandigarh-based chemical manufacturer operating in the areas of agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates (APIs). The company maintains four manufacturing hubs—Derabassi, Lalru, Pune, and Mumbai-and exports to over 60 countries, supplying herbicides, insecticides, phosphates, and fine chemicals to global clients.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PUNJAB_28072025184821_Outcome.pdf
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