Diamines & Chemicals Limited (DIAMINESQ)
₹243.04 -0.08% last close, 16 Oct
Q2 FY27 results
📅 Next results: 28 Oct 2026 (board meeting)Diamines & Chemicals Limited's board meets on 28 Oct 2026 to consider its Q2 FY27 results (July-September 2026).
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Diamines & Chemicals' revenue was ₹14.4 Cr (+17.3% year on year, +54.8% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹-0.1 Cr (a smaller loss than a year earlier); the operating margin was 2.7%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹14.4 | +17.3% | +54.8% |
| Operating profit | ₹0.4 | from loss | from loss |
| Net profit | ₹-0.1 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| EPS (₹) | -0.10 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| Operating margin | 2.7% | — | — |
DIAMINESQ delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 72.75% of the DIAMINESQ shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 66.2%. That is close to its usual level. Turnover was only ₹3 lakh, so a handful of trades can move this figure. Volume was 0.3 times its average, well below normal.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 74.9% · 88.0% · 71.2% · 49.1% · 72.8%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Diamines & Chemicals Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, DACL Fine Chem Limited, received Consent to Establish (CTE) from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board on October 15, 2026. The approval is for establishing a proposed plant for Specialty Amines and Chemicals in Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh. The CTE is valid for 7 years until October 14, 2033. This marks a key regulatory milestone to expand production beyond its existing base, amid Diamines' TTM revenue of ₹41 Cr and TTM net loss of ₹10 Cr.
- Received Consent to Establish (Order No. 469/APPCB/CTE/RO-KKD/HO/2026) on October 15, 2026
- Approval granted by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) for Specialty Amines and Chemicals
- Consent validity spans 7 years up to October 14, 2033
- Plant location designated across Sy. Nos. 87, 88, 89, 91, and 92 to 102, Thondandi, Kakinada District
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The certificate was issued by the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited. It confirms that securities received for dematerialisation were processed, listed on stock exchanges, and physical certificates mutilated as per regulatory norms. This is a routine quarterly compliance update with no material financial impact.
- Compliance certificate submitted under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI Regulations, 2018
- Pertains to the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Issued by RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited on October 03, 2026
- Securities received for dematerialisation verified and processed within prescribed timelines
Diamines & Chemicals Limited announced an internal management reorganization effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Venkatesan Arumugam, VP Manufacturing, and Mr. Harmanpreet Singh, General Manager - Projects, are being transferred to the rolls of its wholly owned subsidiary. The move aligns operational leadership with subsidiary-level activities, such as ongoing Dahej site developments. The parent company reported TTM revenue of Rs 41 Cr and a net loss of Rs 10 Cr.
- VP Manufacturing Venkatesan Arumugam transferred to wholly owned subsidiary w.e.f. October 01, 2026
- GM - Projects Harmanpreet Singh transferred to wholly owned subsidiary w.e.f. October 01, 2026
- Move follows completion of their terms at the standalone parent company
- Effective date of change is October 01, 2026
Diamines and Chemicals Limited conducted its 50th Annual General Meeting on September 16, 2026. A total of 30 shareholders were present in person, including representations from bodies corporate holding 20,18,747 equity shares. Key agenda items included adopting FY26 audited accounts (company posted FY26 net loss of Rs 12.78 cr) and voting on director appointments and remuneration approvals. Voting results and the scrutinizer's report will be declared separately.
- 50th Annual General Meeting concluded on September 16, 2026
- 30 shareholders present in person representing 20,18,747 equity shares via 3 body corporates and 1 proxy
- Remote e-voting held between September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026
- Special businesses transacted include remuneration approvals for Non-Executive Director Mr. Rajendra Chhabra
Diamines & Chemicals Limited held its 50th Annual General Meeting on September 16, 2026, at its Vadodara registered office. A total of 30 shareholders were personally present, including 3 corporate representatives holding 20,18,747 equity shares. Ordinary and special business included adoption of FY26 financial statements, director appointments, and remuneration approvals for Non-Executive Director Mr. Rajendra Chhabra. Formal voting results and the scrutinizer's report will be disclosed separately.
- 50th Annual General Meeting conducted on September 16, 2026, commencing at 10:37 AM
- 30 shareholders present, including 3 corporate representatives holding 20,18,747 shares
- Remote e-voting was open from September 12, 2026 (9:00 AM) to September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Resolutions transacted included remuneration approvals for Non-Executive Director Mr. Rajendra Chhabra for FY27 and FY28
Diamines & Chemicals Limited received a regulatory renewal license from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) on September 07, 2026. The approval allows the storage of compressed ammonia gas in pressure vessels at its manufacturing unit in Vadodara, Gujarat. The renewed license is valid for five years, up to September 30, 2031. This routine regulatory compliance ensures uninterrupted chemical manufacturing operations.
- PESO license renewal received on September 07, 2026
- License validity extended up to September 30, 2031
- Applies to compressed ammonia gas storage at Plot No. 13, PCC Area, Vadodara unit
Diamines & Chemicals Limited submitted a revised notification correcting the distinctive numbers for 2,127 equity shares allotted under its DACL-Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 on August 05, 2026. The shares were issued at an exercise price of Rs 10 (par value). Following this allotment, the total issued and paid-up share capital stands at 1,00,55,519 equity shares (Rs 10,05,55,190). The dilution from this issuance is negligible at ~0.02% of total shares.
- Corrigendum issued for distinctive numbers (1,00,53,393 to 1,00,55,519) of 2,127 allotted ESOP shares
- Shares issued at par value / exercise price of Rs 10 per share
- Total issued shares post-allotment increased to 1,00,55,519
- Total issued share capital stands at Rs 10,05,55,190
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has scheduled its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 16, 2026, at its registered office in Vadodara. The company has dispatched letters to shareholders without registered email addresses providing the web-link to the FY 2025-26 Annual Report. This filing is administrative but precedes the formal meeting where shareholders will discuss the company's performance, which saw a significant revenue drop to ₹38.48 Cr in FY26. Investors should note the TTM net loss of ₹10 Cr as they review the upcoming annual disclosures.
- 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. IST
- Cut-off date for identifying shareholders without registered email addresses was August 07, 2026
- Letters providing the Annual Report web-link were dispatched on August 13, 2026
- Company reported a TTM revenue of ₹41 Cr and a net loss of ₹10 Cr as of the latest period
- Operating Profit Margin (OPM) remains under pressure at -23.3% due to global demand-supply imbalances
Diamines & Chemicals has convened its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 16, 2026, following a difficult financial year. For FY26, the company reported a total revenue of Rs 43.08 Cr, a significant decline from Rs 75.15 Cr in FY25. The company swung to a net loss of Rs 11.12 Cr compared to a profit of Rs 4.49 Cr in the previous year, leading to a dividend suspension (0% vs 10% in FY25). Key agenda items include the re-appointment of Mr. Tanmay Godiawala as Executive Director for a three-year term starting February 2027.
- FY26 Total Revenue fell to Rs 4,308.15 lakhs from Rs 7,514.57 lakhs in FY25
- Reported a Net Loss of Rs 1,111.70 lakhs for FY26 against a profit of Rs 448.73 lakhs in FY25
- Equity Dividend reduced to 0% for FY26, down from 10% in FY25 and 25% in FY24
- Proposed re-appointment of Mr. Tanmay Godiawala as Executive Director for the period 2027-2030
- Book Value per share slightly declined to Rs 167.20 from Rs 169.34 year-on-year
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has announced its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 16, 2026, at its Vadodara office. The register of members will be closed from September 10 to September 16, 2026, for the purpose of the meeting. This comes at a time when the company is facing financial stress, having reported a TTM net loss of Rs 13 crore and a negative operating margin of 35.9%. Investors should use this meeting to seek clarity on the recovery of ethylene amine pricing and the progress of the Dahej site expansion.
- 50th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 10:30 AM
- Register of members to remain closed for 7 days from September 10 to September 16, 2026
- Company reported a TTM revenue of Rs 38 crore against a net loss of Rs 13 crore
- Promoter holding remains stable at 57.41% as of March 2026
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has allotted 2,127 equity shares to eligible employees under its 'DACL- Employee Stock Option Plan 2021'. The shares were issued at an exercise price of Rs 10 per share (Face Value). This allotment results in a negligible equity dilution of approximately 0.02%. The company's total paid-up equity share capital now stands at Rs 10.05 crore.
- Allotment of 2,127 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each on August 05, 2026
- Exercise price for the allotment was set at Rs 10 per share
- Total paid-up equity shares increased from 1,00,53,392 to 1,00,55,519
- Total paid-up share capital increased to Rs 10,05,55,190
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has confirmed zero deviation in the utilization of funds raised through a preferential issue of warrants. The company successfully utilized a total of Rs 23.66 crore, comprising Rs 12.51 crore received as upfront subscription and Rs 11.15 crore from the conversion of 2,69,402 warrants. However, a significant portion of the issue (approximately 70% of warrants) lapsed on March 31, 2026, as they were not converted into equity. The funds were deployed for capital expenditure, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
- Total funds utilized as of June 30, 2026, amount to Rs 23.66 Cr across two tranches.
- Only 2,69,402 warrants were converted into equity shares out of the 9,06,390 warrants originally allotted in October 2024.
- Approximately 6,36,988 warrants lapsed on March 31, 2026, resulting in a lower-than-maximum potential capital infusion.
- The utilized funds of Rs 23.66 Cr represent approximately 62% of the company's TTM revenue of Rs 38 Cr.
- The company reported zero deviation from the original objects of the issue (Capex, Working Capital, and Technology).
Diamines & Chemicals (DACL) returned to profitability in Q1 FY27, posting a net profit of ₹0.27 Cr compared to a loss of ₹2.39 Cr in the same quarter last year. The Board approved a significant ₹40 Cr additional investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary, DACL Fine Chem Limited, to be funded via internal accruals and liquid funds. This investment is highly material, representing approximately 105% of the company's TTM revenue. While the company's new project has reached mechanical completion, commercial production is currently delayed due to ongoing optimization of the distillation process.
- Standalone revenue for Q1 FY27 rose to ₹14.37 Cr from ₹12.23 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Turned profitable with a net profit of ₹0.27 Cr against a loss of ₹2.39 Cr YoY.
- Approved ₹40 Cr investment in subsidiary DACL Fine Chem Limited for capital and operational expenditure.
- Project update confirms substantial completion of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, though commercial production is pending.
- Discontinued the non-core Trading Division (Fruits & Vegetables) which had zero business activity since last year.
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has granted 3,000 stock options to an eligible employee under its ESOP-2021 scheme. This grant is part of a total pool of 2,00,000 options, representing approximately 2% of the total paid-up share capital. The options feature a three-year vesting period and an exercise price set at either the face value (₹10) or 50% of the market price. Given the company's current financial stress, including a TTM loss of ₹13 Cr and negative operating margins of -35.9%, this small-scale incentive aims at employee retention.
- Grant of 3,000 stock options in the 8th tranche of the ESOP-2021 plan.
- Total ESOP pool is capped at 2,00,000 equity shares, representing 2% of total paid-up capital.
- Vesting schedule requires 100% completion of three years from the date of grant.
- Exercise price is set at ₹10 (Face Value) or 50% of the market price based on appointment terms.
- Recent exercise of 750 options realized a nominal amount of ₹7,500.
Diamines & Chemicals Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were processed within prescribed timelines. The physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled after verification, and the depositories' names were updated in the register of members. This is a standard procedural filing required for all listed companies in India to ensure the integrity of electronic shareholding records.
- Quarterly compliance for the period ending June 30, 2026
- Confirmation of dematerialization processing under SEBI Regulation 74(5)
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited on July 01, 2026
- Filing submitted to exchanges on July 06, 2026
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total standalone revenue declined by 29.61% YoY, falling from INR 10,676.05 lakhs in FY 2023-24 to INR 7,514.57 lakhs in FY 2024-25. The company operates in two primary segments: Specialty Chemicals and Trading in Fruits and Vegetables, though specific revenue splits per segment were not provided.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the primary manufacturing operations are concentrated in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Profitability Margins
Profitability saw a sharp decline; Operating Profit Margin dropped from 23.33% to 9.32% (a 60% reduction), and Net Profit Margin fell from 17.08% to 6.29% (a 63% reduction). This was primarily driven by a reduction in sales prices and a simultaneous increase in material costs.
EBITDA Margin
Operating profit after tax for FY 2024-25 was INR 448.73 lakhs, representing a 9.32% margin, down significantly from INR 1,777.13 lakhs (23.33% margin) in the previous year due to global demand-supply imbalances in the ethylene amines market.
Capital Expenditure
The company provided an outstanding loan of INR 567.51 lakhs to its wholly-owned subsidiary, DACL Fine Chem Limited, specifically for Dahej site-related activities and statutory requirements.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL migrated the company's ratings to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable/CRISIL A4+ Issuer not cooperating' due to inadequate information and lack of management cooperation. The company also failed to pay rating surveillance fees. Internal borrowing costs for the subsidiary are set at 11.65% p.a.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Specific raw material names were not listed, but 'material cost' is cited as a primary driver for the 60% decline in operating margins.
Import Sources
The company utilizes authorization licenses for the import of materials and services, indicating a reliance on international sourcing, though specific countries were not named.
Capacity Expansion
While specific MTPA figures were not provided, the company is investing in its Dahej site through its subsidiary, DACL Fine Chem Limited, supported by an INR 567.51 lakh loan.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs increased significantly in FY 2024-25, which, combined with falling sales prices, led to a 74.75% drop in standalone operating profit after tax.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory Turnover Ratio worsened by 48%, falling from 2.83 times to 1.47 times, indicating slower movement of stock and potential inefficiencies in production planning or market demand.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth will be pursued by maintaining market leadership in specific ethylene amines segments, leveraging the Indian growth market, and utilizing the proceeds from 9,16,390 warrants approved for allotment in September 2024 to strengthen the balance sheet.
Products & Services
The company manufactures ethylene amines and piperazine products and engages in the trading of fruits and vegetables.
Brand Portfolio
DIAMINESQ (DACL).
Market Expansion
The company is focusing on sustaining market share in segments where it holds a leadership position and is expanding its footprint through its Dahej site activities.
Market Share & Ranking
The company identifies as a key manufacturer of ethylene amines in India, which is considered a growth market.
Strategic Alliances
The company maintains a strategic relationship with KLJ Organic Diamines Limited (Associate/Joint Venture) and has provided it with a loan of INR 256.41 lakhs at 8% interest for business purchase.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The ethylene amines industry is currently characterized by a global demand-supply imbalance. While the Indian market is growing, the company must navigate a challenging scenario of high material costs and low finished goods pricing.
Competitive Landscape
The company faces competition from global ethylene amine producers, which influences domestic pricing and margin stability.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on being a key domestic manufacturer in a growth market (India) with established customer relationships, though this is currently challenged by global price volatility.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global chemical pricing cycles and demand-supply dynamics in the specialty chemicals sector.
Geopolitical Risks
Global supply chain imbalances in the ethylene amines market represent a significant geopolitical and economic risk to stable operations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (1989) and Hazardous Wastes Rules (1989/2003).
Environmental Compliance
The company complies with major environmental regulations including the Air Act (1981), Water Act (1974), and Environment Protection Act (1986).
Legal Contingencies
The Secretarial Audit report indicates general compliance with applicable laws, with no specific major legal disputes or case values mentioned in the provided text.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the duration of the global demand-supply imbalance in ethylene amines, which caused a 74.75% drop in standalone operating profit.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated at a single location in Vadodara, Gujarat, creating regional operational risk.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
The Debtors Turnover Ratio decreased from 5.19 to 4.54 times, suggesting a slight slowdown in receivables collection.