**Business Performance:** Archean Chemical's 9-month FY26 revenue grew 10.6% to Rs 801.67 Cr.

Industrial Salt revenue jumped 29% (volumes +39%). Bromine Derivatives volumes surged 148%. Bromine revenue, however, fell 22% to Rs 214.65 Cr (volumes -32%) due to production issues being addressed.

Exports form 79% of total revenue. **Growth Drivers or Strategy:** The company is strategically diversifying into high-growth sectors.

Investments include Clas-Sic Wafer Fab (UK) for exclusive Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology in India, and Offgrid Energy Labs (USA) for energy storage, leveraging bromine chemistry for Zinc Bromide batteries. **Recent Developments:** Idealis Mudchemie began commercial operations.

SiCSem Private Limited, focused on the SiC project, secured India Semiconductor Mission approval and started constructing its Odisha manufacturing facility. **Key Financial Metrics:** For 9M FY26, Profit After Tax (PAT) was Rs 93.18 Cr, with Basic EPS at Rs 7.53. **Management Commentary / Outlook:** Archean is executing a diversification strategy, expanding from marine chemicals into advanced areas like SiC power devices and energy storage for future growth.