UPL

UPL Ltd shares gained nearly 6 percent during intra-day trading on Monday after the company projected 14–18 percent EBITDA growth for the first quarter and signalled margin expansion in its FY27 outlook. The stock rose 5.67 percent to touch an intra-day high of Rs 682.60 per share on the NSE, rebounding after two straight sessions of decline. UPL also reported a 20 percent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,294 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, supported by stronger sales growth. The Gujarat-based agrochemical and crop protection major had posted a net profit of Rs 1,079 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, according to an exchange filing. The company’s total income climbed 18 percent to Rs 18,335 crore in the March quarter, compared with Rs 15,573 crore a year ago. Meanwhile, expenses increased to Rs 16,528 crore from Rs 14,001 crore during the same period. For the full financial year 2025-26, UPL’s net profit more than doubled to Rs 2,220 crore from Rs 820 crore in the previous fiscal. Total income for the year rose 11.15 percent to Rs 51,839 crore, up from Rs 46,637 crore earlier. Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL, described the performance as a “record year” and said the company exceeded its guidance across key parameters.