**1. Business Performance:** Sumitomo Chemical India (SCIL) delivered stable FY26 results despite a challenging agrochemical market.

Full-year revenue grew 3% to ₹3,238 Cr.

Net Profit reached an all-time high, rising 7% to ₹543 Cr, with a 16.8% margin.

Domestic business expanded 4%, and Herbicides notably surged 19%. **2. Growth Drivers & Strategy:** SCIL aims for profitability-led growth through disciplined pricing, a favorable product mix, and operational agility.

Key areas include expanding global manufacturing, integrating R&D with its parent for innovation, and strengthening digital and channel partnerships. **3. Recent Developments:** New products like Lentigo and Topgrain launched successfully.

Significant capacity expansions, investing around ₹225 Cr for new plants at Dahej and Bhavnagar, aim to establish SCIL as a strategic global manufacturing hub.

A new MD was also appointed. **4. Key Financial Metrics:** FY26 revenue rose 3%. Net Profit increased 7% to ₹543 Cr.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) improved to 31.0%. **5. Management Commentary / Outlook:** Management is cautiously optimistic, monitoring external factors.

The company prioritizes demand generation, differentiated products, and strengthening partnerships for sustainable growth.