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Speciality chemicals company Chemplast Sanmar Ltd has reported a net loss of Rs 49 crore for the October-December 2024 quarter significantly reducing from a net loss of Rs 89 crore registered in the year ago period. The city-based company, part of the SHL Chemicals Group which is a constituent of diversified The Sanmar Group, had registered a net loss of Rs 56 crore for the April-December 2024 period, as compared to Rs 127 crore recorded in the year ago period. In a statement on Saturday, the company said the business performance improved due to better prices and margins on Paste PVC (polyvinyl chloride), improved performance of Custom Manufacturing Chemicals division (CMCD) and also due to increased volumes of Paste PVC from the new manufacturing facility in Cuddalore. "Though the performance of the PVC division was better when compared to last year, the PVC products (both Suspension and Paste) witnessed price and margin pressures due to excessive dumping in Q3 FY2024-25 amidst ...
Out of the eight companies that debuted on bourses in August, five listed at a discount. Aptus Value Housing Finance, Chemplast Sanmar, Nuvoco Vistas, Windlas Biotech and CarTrade Tech made tepid debuts, disappointing investors who often lap up IPOs for a listing pop. According to some analysts, the listing "honeymoon" might just be over. So, what's behind the underperformance? Experts explain