Himadri Speciality Chemical Shares Hit 52-Week High on Strong Q1 Results and Rs 240 Crore Capex Push

ty Chemical Ltd. surged nearly 6% on Monday, July 20, 2026, touching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 786.85 before settling around Rs 771. The rally followed robust Q1 FY27 results and a major expansion announcement. The company posted a 27% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 228 crore for the quarter ended June 2026. Revenue climbed 28% to Rs 1,432 crore, while EBITDA rose 33% to Rs 313 crore, marking record quarterly levels. EBITDA margin stood at 22% and PAT margin at 16%. Chairman and CEO Anurag Choudhary attributed the performance to an improved product mix and ramp-up in speciality materials. The company also unveiled Rs 240 crore in capex: Rs 70 crore for a 200 MTPA carbon nanotube facility (commissioning Q4 FY27) and Rs 170 crore to convert capacity into super speciality carbon black (Q4 FY28). These projects target high-growth areas like lithium-ion batteries and advanced materials.