Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM): Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price rises 2.06% to Rs 466.35
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price moved higher today as the stock closed at Rs 466.35, up 2.06% from the previous close of Rs 456.95. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 22,661.22 crore, placing the move in clear market context for Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today readers tracking Sumitomo Chemical India Stock News. The session confirms a same-day price rise, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What it does show is the day’s range, the valuation profile, and how the stock sits within the Chemicals sector and Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry.
For investors scanning Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens, the move adds another data point to Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Live monitoring on Univest. The stock opened at Rs 455.90, matched the day’s low at the same level, and touched Rs 469.45 during trade before settling at Rs 466.35. That is why Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price remains a relevant stock news headline today, even without a separately verified trigger.
Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 466.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 456.95 |
| Today's Move | Rs 9.4 (+2.06%) |
| Open | Rs 455.9 |
| High | Rs 469.45 |
| Low | Rs 455.9 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.64 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 22,661.22 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) rose to Rs 466.35 from the previous close of Rs 456.95, a move of Rs 9.4 or 2.06%. The stock opened at Rs 455.9, reached a high of Rs 469.45, recorded a low of Rs 455.9.
Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price today gained Rs 9.40 and finished 2.06% higher at Rs 466.35. The session started at Rs 455.90, which also marked the day’s low, while the high reached Rs 469.45. Turnover stood at Rs 0.64 crore. The supplied market data confirms the price rise and the intraday range, but it does not establish a company-specific reason for the move.
For readers following Sumitomo Chemical India Share News, the key takeaway is straightforward: the stock rose on the day, closed near the upper end of its range and remained above the previous close of Rs 456.95. That keeps Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price in focus for those tracking current price action, market updates and daily stock performance on Univest.
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 22,661.22 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 39.36x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.33x |
| ROE | 17.26% |
| ROCE | 23.39% |
| EPS | Rs 11.61 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 72.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) fundamental metrics show P/E 39.36x, P/B 6.33x, ROE 17.26%, ROCE 23.39%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 22661.22 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 39.36x, P/B at 6.33x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 17.26% and ROCE of 23.39%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 11.61, book value per share of Rs 72.21, dividend yield of 0.28%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 18.96x, median ROE of 11.23%, median ROCE of 13.3%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Pesticides & Agrochemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 39.36x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.96x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 33.14x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 10.62x to 281.96x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.33x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.01x |
| Company ROE | 17.26% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.23% |
| Company ROCE | 23.39% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.3% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 22,661.22 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,065.22 crore |
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Pesticides & Agrochemicals.
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) has a P/E ratio of 39.36x, which is above the benchmark median of 18.96x, a difference of +107.59%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) has a ROE of 17.26%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.23%, a difference of +53.7%. Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) has a ROCE of 23.39%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.3%, a difference of +75.86%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPL Ltd. | UPL | 46,517.95 | 23.17 | 1.35 | 6.95 | 12 |
| PI Industries Ltd. | PIIND | 34,364.15 | 30.06 | 3.05 | 12.35 | 16 |
| Bayer CropScience Ltd. | BAYERCROP | 17,728.76 | 23.91 | 5.32 | 23.7 | 30.08 |
| Sharda Cropchem Ltd. | SHARDACROP | 6,725.04 | 10.69 | 2.08 | 24.16 | 31.1 |
| Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. | DHANUKA | 4,250.1 | 16.25 | 2.64 | 18.62 | 24.44 |
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) has a P/E ratio of 39.36x compared with the displayed peer median of 23.17x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 17.26% compares with a peer median of 18.62% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 23.39% versus the displayed peer median of 24.44%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. (SUMICHEM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 22,661.22 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Sumitomo Chemical India
- Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price rose 2.06% to Rs 466.35 today.
- The stock moved from Rs 455.90 to a day high of Rs 469.45.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 22,661.22 crore.
- P/E is 39.36, P/B is 6.33, ROE is 17.26% and ROCE is 23.39%.
- In the same industry, the company’s P/B equals the benchmark maximum and its ROE and ROCE are above the industry median.
About Sumitomo Chemical India
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. The company is associated with crop-protection and related agrochemical business lines, which places it within a segment closely watched during seasonal demand cycles and broader agricultural supply discussions. Its listed identity on NSE and BSE makes Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price relevant for both market participants and research-driven readers.
The company’s financial profile in the supplied data includes revenue-related operating context through profitability ratios, along with earnings and balance-sheet markers such as EPS of Rs 11.61 and book value of Rs 72.21 per share. Dividend yield is 0.28%, while ROE and ROCE are 17.26% and 23.39% respectively. For readers looking at Sumitomo Chemical India Stock News or Sumitomo Chemical India Company News, the business backdrop matters because it helps explain why the stock is tracked alongside peers in the agrochemicals space on Univest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price rise today?
Ans. The stock rose 2.06% to Rs 466.35, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The article therefore treats the move as verified price action rather than assigning a reason.
What is Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price today?
Ans. Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price today is Rs 466.35. It was up Rs 9.40 from the previous close of Rs 456.95, and the session high was Rs 469.45. The previous close was Rs 456.95.
What is the market capitalisation of Sumitomo Chemical India?
Ans. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 22,661.22 crore. That places Sumitomo Chemical India above the median market cap in its industry benchmark and helps frame the stock’s size. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.
How do Sumitomo Chemical India valuation ratios compare with peers?
Ans. Sumitomo Chemical India trades at a P/E of 39.36 and P/B of 6.33. Both are above the industry median, while the P/B is also the highest in the supplied benchmark range.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price?
Ans. ROE is 17.26% and ROCE is 23.39%. These are both above the industry benchmark median, which gives useful profitability context for Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price and stock analysis. The previous close was Rs 456.95.
How does Sumitomo Chemical India compare with sector peers?
Ans. Compared with peers such as UPL, PI Industries, Bayer CropScience, Sharda Cropchem and Dhanuka Agritech, Sumitomo Chemical India has a higher valuation than several names but also stronger profitability ratios than the industry median.
