Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. - Financial Performance Report for Q2 FY2026

Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. has released its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), covering the period ending September 30, 2025. The company's performance reflects challenges from prevailing market conditions, resulting in a year-on-year (YoY) contraction in both revenue and profitability. Q2 FY2026 Financial Performance Summary The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹930 crore, marking a 5.9% decline compared to the ₹988.2 crore registered in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q2FY25). This reduction in top-line revenue, coupled with margin pressure, impacted overall profitability. Net Profit (PAT): The company recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹178 crore. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the ₹192 crore profit reported in Q2FY25. EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) saw an 11% YoY decline, settling at ₹218 crore compared to ₹245 crore in the prior-year period. Operating Margins: Operational efficiency faced headwinds, with operating margins contracting by 160 basis points (bps). The margin stood at 23.4% for the quarter, down from 25.0% in Q2FY25. Market Context & Stock Performance Following the earnings announcement on October 27, 2025, the company's equity shares reflected the results, trading 1.09% lower at ₹512.90. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the stock has registered a 3% decline. The Q2 performance indicates significant external pressures impacting the company's financial metrics for the period.