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INSECTICIDES (I) LTD

Chemicals › Fertilizers & Agrochemicals
₹515.70
at close · 28 Oct 2026
▼ 4.30 (-0.83%)

Latest filings

Next results: Thu, 5 Nov · Financial Results
  1. Interim dividend record date set for November 12, 2026 · Corporate Actions
  2. Board to consider interim dividend for FY 2026-27 · Corporate Actions
  3. Board to consider interim dividend for FY2026-27 · Corporate Actions
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Snapshot

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Manufactures and sells crop protection chemicals, including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, through B2C and B2B channels in India and via exports to overseas markets. Operates 8 manufacturing plants across India and reaches about 75 lakh farmers through a network of over 8,500 distributors. The B2C branded portfolio includes products such as Torry Super, Shinwa, Centran, Sparcle and Kunoichi, with premium formulations rising to 58% of B2C revenue in FY26 from 51% in FY23. The company launched GRANUVIA jointly with Corteva Agriscience in May 2026 and added five new products in FY26, taking the three-year launch tally past 25. Exports span 22 countries. Raw materials are the largest cost at 56.1% of revenue, followed by other operating expenses at 13.3% and employee costs at 7.7%; FY26 revenue was ₹2,140 crore with an EBITDA margin of 10.6%.

Operating scale
Manufacturing plants
8 plantsFY26
Distributors
Over 8,500FY26
Farmer reach
75 lakh farmersFY26
Export presence
22 countriesFY26
Premium share of B2C revenue
58% (up from 51% in FY23)FY26
ISO-certified facilities
100% of plantsFY26
Who pays it
Indian farmers via a distributor and retailer network; B2B agrochemical companies; international buyers in 22 countries
Biggest cost
Raw materials and inputs at 56.1% of revenue
Kind of business
B2C-heavy agrochemical distribution with a branded products push, materials-heavy cost structure
Where it sits
Listed Indian agrochemical firm with 25 years of operation, 8 plants, 8,500-plus distributors and presence in 22 export markets
Market Cap
₹1,501 Cr
P / E (TTM)
12.0×
EV / EBITDA
7.0×
Div Yield
0.39%
Growth
8.5%▲
Revenue 5y CAGR
PAT +8.2% · EBITDA +9.7%
Quality
16.1%▲
ROCE (5y median)
ROE 11.4% (5y median) · margin 11.2%
Leverage
0.12·
Debt / Equity · low
Net debt ₹57 Cr
Revenue FY21→FY26
1.5×▲
Margin −0.1 pts
₹1,420 Cr → ₹2,140 Cr
Cash conversion
0.90×·
Operating cash ÷ profit · 5 yrs
₹502 Cr on ₹554 Cr
Moves on a normal day
1.02%·
Median daily move
Last 267 sessions · the yardstick for filing-day moves
Where it sits among 29 Pesticides & Agrochemicals peersBar = share of peers beaten · tick = industry median · latest reported figures
P/E (TTM)#8/24
P/B#7/28
ROCE#10/29
ROE#12/28
Debt / Equity#10/29
EBITDA margin#18/28
Revenue growth#21/28
Profit growth#20/28

Scorecard

Measured from the filed financials, judged against its Pesticides & Agrochemicals peers · as of FY26 — not investment advice

Strengths
Returns on capital 16.1% (5-year median)
#10 of 29 in Pesticides & Agrochemicals on the latest reported figures
Debt at 0.12× equity
lower than 68% of its 29 Pesticides & Agrochemicals peers
Concerns
Heavy working capital — 141 days of cash tied up
EPS grew slower than profit — the share count rose (bonus or dilution)

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Common questions

Answered from INSECTICIDES (I) LTD's filed financials and exchange disclosures

What does INSECTICIDES (I) LTD do?

INSECTICIDES (I) LTD is a Fertilizers & Agrochemicals company listed on NSE and BSE, trading under the symbol INSECTICID.

Is INSECTICIDES (I) LTD profitable?

Yes. Over the trailing twelve months INSECTICIDES (I) LTD reported a net profit of ₹125 Cr on revenue of ₹2,060 Cr.

Does INSECTICIDES (I) LTD pay a dividend?

Yes. The dividend yield is 0.39% at the current price. It paid out 4% of its profit as dividend in FY26.

Is INSECTICIDES (I) LTD debt-free?

No. It reported borrowings of ₹144 Cr on its 31 Mar 2026 balance sheet, or net debt of ₹57 Cr after cash. Debt stands at 0.12× equity. That is lower than 68% of its 29 Pesticides & Agrochemicals peers.

Is INSECTICIDES (I) LTD expensive compared with its peers?

On trailing P/E, INSECTICIDES (I) LTD ranks 8 of 24 in Pesticides & Agrochemicals — cheaper than 70% of them, against an industry median of 19.0×. This is a position, not a valuation judgement.

How much does the INSECTICIDES (I) LTD share price move in a day?

On a typical session INSECTICIDES (I) LTD moves 1.02% — that is the median absolute close-to-close move across its last 267 trading days. MarketPing measures each filing's price reaction against it.

When are INSECTICIDES (I) LTD's next results?

Financial Results on Thu, 5 Nov. MarketPing alerts you on WhatsApp the moment the filing lands.

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