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NOCIL slumps after Q4 PAT tanks 18% YoY to Rs 17 crore
NOCIL tumbled 5.50% to Rs 178.75 after the specialty chemical maker's consolidated net profit dropped 18.22% to Rs 17 crore on 2.74% decrease in net revenue from operations to Rs 330.35 crore in Q4 FY26 over Q4 FY25.

Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
HDFC Securities cuts exposure to auto stocks, adds financials and chemicals
Varun Lohchab, Head - Institutional Research at HDFC Securities, said the brokerage is turning more constructive on markets as risk-reward improves across sectors after sustained FII selling. He remains positive on financials and select chemical stocks like SRF, Neogen Chemicals and Aether Industries, while turning cautious on automobiles due to margin pressure from rising metal costs.
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd up for third straight session
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd is quoting at Rs 2141, up 2.22% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 39.32% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% jump in NIFTY and a 12.19% jump in the Nifty Pharma index.
BASF to set up global service, digital hub in Hyderabad
BASF, a major chemical company, will establish a new global service and digital hub in Hyderabad. This facility is slated to open in the second quarter of 2026. It will support BASF's worldwide operations in areas like finance and human resources. The hub aims to standardize processes and drive digital transformation.
SRF Q4 Results: Net profit rises 11% to Rs 582 crore; to invest Rs 2,300 cr on new plant in Odisha
Chemical firm SRF Ltd on Tuesday reported an 11 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 582.02 crore for the quarter ended March and announced plans to invest Rs 2,300 crore to set up a plant in Odisha.
German chemicals major BASF to set up global services hub in Hyderabad, to create 3,000 jobs
German chemical giant BASF is setting up two global services hubs in Hyderabad. This significant expansion will create approximately 3,000 jobs. The new hubs will manage global finance and human resources functions. This move strengthens BASF's presence in India and aims to drive innovation and digital transformation across its worldwide operations.

Chemicals could be this year’s dark horse as cycle turns: Pankaj Tibrewal
The Founder and CIO of IKIGAI Asset Manager pointed out that China pressure is easing after years of drag, setting up a turn in the chemical cycle.Revenue growth could return to double digits as operating leverage supports earnings.

Q4 Results Live Updates: Tata Tech gains most since listing; CAMS up 6% ahead of earnings call
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today is an important day when it comes to results as two big Nifty 50 constituents will be reporting their results today and those are Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra & Mahindra. For L&T, the company's West Asia exposure and commentary on the same will remain a key talking point, while M&M's demand outlook will also be watched by the street. Along with them, stocks like Hero MotoCorp, Coforge, SRF, Marico, United Breweries, Ajanta Pharma, PNB, Raymond and Shoppers Stop will also be reporting their results today. Follow for all the LIVE updates.
Stock Alert: Wockhardt, Jindal Stainless, Petronet LNG, Manappuram Finance, Aarti Industries
Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra and Mahindra, Punjab National Bank, Marico, Hero Motocorp, Lloyds Metals and Energy, SRF, Coforge, United Breweries, Poonawalla Fincorp, Ajanta Pharma, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Aadhar Housing Finance, Gallantt Ispat, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Voltamp Transformers, AAVAS Financiers, Lloyds Engineering Works, Alkyl Amines Chemicals, SJS Enterprises, Shilchar Technologies, GNG Electronics, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals, Aeroflex Industries, Shanthi Gears, Shoppers Stop, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries, Cigniti Technologies, Raymond Realty, Raymond, Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets, PTC India Financial Services, Spandana Sphoorty Financial, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India), CFF Fluid Control, DCW, Automobile Corporation of Goa (ACGL), Paushak, Mafatlal Industries, B Right Realestate, Kothari Petrochem, Foseco Crucible (India), Sutlej Textiles and Industries, Primo Chemicals, Onward Technologies, Kriti Nutrients, Jenburkt Pharma, Kriti Industries ..
Top trading ideas: Analyst bets on Hemisphere Properties, Sumitomo Chemical
Anand James, chief market strategist at Geojit Investments, is bullish on the shares of Hemisphere Properties and Sumitomo Chemicals India

Tata Chemicals Q4 Results: Net Loss Crosses Rs 2,000 Crore As One-Time Cost Weighs; Dividend Declared
Tata Chemical saw a one-time cost of Rs 1,837 crore in quarter ended March in comparison to Rs 55 crore in the same quarter last year.