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Torn between largecap and smallcap funds? The sweet spot may be in the middle
Midcap funds have emerged as a stable investment option, delivering positive returns in FY26 while largecap and smallcap funds faltered. This outperformance is attributed to market flows and strong business performance in sectors like manufacturing and specialty chemicals, offering a balanced risk-return profile.

Archean Chemical unifies operations via intra-group amalgamation
Archean Chemical Industries Limited on Thursday approved the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Idealis Chemicals Private Limited (ICPL) with its wholly owned subsidiary Idealis Mudchemie Private Limited (IMPL), as part of an internal group restructuring.
From airlines to chemicals: Iran war may deepen raw (material) wounds, leave India Inc bleeding
Companies face escalating cost pressures due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict disrupting supply chains and raising raw material prices. Rising energy costs and freight charges will fuel inflation, squeezing margins across various sectors. Micro, small, and medium enterprises are particularly vulnerable to these mounting economic challenges.
Jindal Poly among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 95% in a month
The Sensex surged 568 points to close at 76,070 on Tuesday, driving a broader market rally. Four BSE 1000 stocks—Jindal Poly Films, Acutaas Chemicals, Vardhman Textiles and Ipca Laboratories—hit 52-week highs, signaling bullish momentum and potential gains ahead.
India's chemicals industry to reach $255 billion by 2030: Report
India's chemicals sector is poised for significant growth, reaching $230-255 billion by 2030. Emerging sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles will drive this expansion. The industry presents substantial import substitution opportunities, particularly in inorganics and polymers.

Alkyl Amines Chemicals shares fall after ammonia shortage halts production at three plants
Alkyl Amines Chemicals said the financial and operational impact of the force majeure event cannot be estimated at this stage, as the situation remains ongoing.

Ammonia crunch hits Alkyl Amines; co halts methylamines, ethylamines production in 3 plants
Manufacturing of other products at these sites, where ammonia is not required, will continue. Shares of Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd ended at ₹1,265, down by ₹11.90, or 0.93%, on the BSE today, March 16.
HMEL to invest Rs 2,600 cr in speciality, fine chemicals sector in Punjab: LN Mittal
HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announced a Rs 2,600 crore investment in Punjab's speciality and fine chemicals sector. Additionally, HMEL plans to launch 500 new retail fuel outlets nationwide, equipped with modern technology. This expansion follows HMEL's significant Rs 60,000 crore investment in its Bathinda refinery, Punjab's sole oil refinery.

Balaji Amines' plants closed as West Asia war hits ammonia supply
The speciality chemicals maker said some of its plants have become non-operational due to disruptions in the supply of ammonia, a key raw material, with certain key suppliers invoking the force majeure clause. Shares of Balaji Amines Ltd ended at ₹1,047.55, up by ₹4.85, or 0.47%, on the BSE today, March 12.
N K Industries Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Wealth First Portfolio Managers Ltd, Eldeco Housing & Industries Ltd, Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd and Ishan Dyes and chemicals Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 12 March 2026.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC among 5 stocks at 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month
The benchmark Sensex surged 639 points to close at 78,205 on Tuesday. During this rally, five BSE 500 stocks reached their 52-week highs, signaling strong upward momentum and potential for further growth. These stocks, including Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and JB Chemicals, have shown significant gains in the past month.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 10: Rashtriya Chemicals, Redington, Tejas Networks, Dixon Tech among top gainers - Mint
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 10: Rashtriya Chemicals, Redington, Tejas Networks, Dixon Tech among top gainersMint