{"id":251686,"date":"2026-09-17T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=251686"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:30:09","slug":"why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC): Astec Lifesciences Share Price rises 15.51% as stock gains today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"univest-blue-summary\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;font-style:italic;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/astec\/astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC)<\/a> share price rose to Rs 758.9 today, up 15.51% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,505.43 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p class=\"univest-article-timestamp\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5F6673;margin:8px 0 18px 0;;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;\"><strong>Published:<\/strong> 17 September 2026 at 10:48:44 AM IST<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">Astec Lifesciences Share Price moved higher today, with ASTEC closing at Rs 758.90 after a 15.51% rise from the previous close of Rs 657. The company\u2019s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,505.43 crore, placing this move in clear market focus on the Share Market Today. The session was notable because the stock traded between Rs 663.10 and Rs 779.85 after opening at Rs 667.95, while turnover stood at Rs 0.59 crore. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today, the move matters because it is a sharp same-day share price rise rather than a long-term valuation reset. This Astec Lifesciences Stock News update also gives investors a current reference point for the stock\u2019s latest trade, market cap and relative standing in the Chemicals sector. Univest is following the move through a data-led lens, combining the day\u2019s price action with fundamental and sector context.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\" title=\"Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis\">Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Astec_Lifesciences_Ltd_ASTEC_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) Fundamental Analysis\">Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Sector_and_Industry_Context\" title=\"Sector and Industry Context\">Sector and Industry Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Peer_Comparison\" title=\"Peer Comparison\">Peer Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_Astec_Lifesciences\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences\">Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#About_Astec_Lifesciences\" title=\"About Astec Lifesciences\">About Astec Lifesciences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Track_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track Astec Lifesciences Share Price on Univest\">Track Astec Lifesciences Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Why_did_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_rise_today\" title=\"Why did Astec Lifesciences Share Price rise today?\">Why did Astec Lifesciences Share Price rise today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#What_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Today\" title=\"What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today?\">What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#How_much_did_Astec_Lifesciences_stock_gain_today\" title=\"How much did Astec Lifesciences stock gain today?\">How much did Astec Lifesciences stock gain today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Astec_Lifesciences\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of Astec Lifesciences?\">What is the market capitalisation of Astec Lifesciences?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#How_does_Astec_Lifesciences_compare_with_peers\" title=\"How does Astec Lifesciences compare with peers?\">How does Astec Lifesciences compare with peers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Is_Astec_Lifesciences_valued_above_the_sector_benchmark\" title=\"Is Astec Lifesciences valued above the sector benchmark?\">Is Astec Lifesciences valued above the sector benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-price-rise-2026-09-17\/#Where_can_I_track_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Live\" title=\"Where can I track Astec Lifesciences Share Price Live?\">Where can I track Astec Lifesciences Share Price Live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 758.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Previous Close<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 657<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Today&#39;s Move<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 101.9 (+15.51%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 667.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 779.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 663.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 0.59 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,505.43 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Cap Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Small Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) rose to Rs 758.9 from the previous close of Rs 657, a move of Rs 101.9 or 15.51%. The stock opened at Rs 667.95, reached a high of Rs 779.85, recorded a low of Rs 663.1.<\/p>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Share Price rose Rs 101.90 in today\u2019s session, or 15.51%, from Rs 657 to Rs 758.90. The day\u2019s open was Rs 667.95, the low was Rs 663.10 and the high was Rs 779.85, showing a wide intraday range around the closing level. Turnover of Rs 0.59 crore provides the factual traded-value context for the move. In practical terms, this is a strong same-day share price gain that places ASTEC among Stocks in News and Top Gainers Today within the Indian Stock Market.<\/p>\n<p>The most important point for Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today is simple: the session produced a large upward move, but the supplied data does not identify a company-specific trigger. That makes the price event relevant for Astec Lifesciences Stock Analysis, not because of a confirmed catalyst, but because the magnitude of the move can change how investors read the stock\u2019s near-term market profile. Univest is therefore treating the move as verified price action first and interpretation second.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astec_Lifesciences_Ltd_ASTEC_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) Fundamental Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,505.43 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.93x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-25.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-5.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>EPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs -29.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Book Value Per Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 167<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) fundamental metrics show P\/B 3.93x, ROE -25.88%, ROCE -5.71%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.<\/p>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1505.43 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P\/B at 3.93x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of -25.88% and ROCE of -5.71%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs -29.89, book value per share of Rs 167, dividend yield of 0%, 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 19.74x, 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_and_Industry_Context\"><\/span><strong>Sector and Industry Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Chemicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">same industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">19.74x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">33.09x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark P\/E Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">10.62x to 286.79x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.93x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">2.04x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-25.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-5.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">13.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,505.43 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,059.56 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a ROE of -25.88%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.23%, a difference of -330.45%. Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a ROCE of -5.71%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.3%, a difference of -142.93%.<\/p>\n<p>Track stocks leading today through the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-gainers\">Univest top gainers screener<\/a>. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Peer Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Market Cap (Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/B<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROCE (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/upl\/upl-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>UPL Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">UPL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">47,265.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.03<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.34<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/piind\/pi-industries-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>PI Industries Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">PIIND<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">34,138.09<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">29.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.35<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sumichem\/sumitomo-chemical-india-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">SUMICHEM<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">22,536.43<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">39.11<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.29<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17.26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bayercrop\/bayer-cropscience-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Bayer CropScience Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">BAYERCROP<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17,710.55<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">24.22<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.39<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">30.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shardacrop\/sharda-cropchem-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Sharda Cropchem Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">SHARDACROP<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6,794.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">10.74<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.09<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">24.16<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">31.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Its ROE of -25.88% compares with a peer median of 17.26% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at -5.71% versus the displayed peer median of 23.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,505.43 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_Astec_Lifesciences\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Astec Lifesciences Share Price rose 15.51% today to Rs 758.90, up Rs 101.90 from the previous close of Rs 657.<\/li>\n<li>The session range was Rs 663.10 to Rs 779.85, with the stock opening at Rs 667.95 and finishing near the day\u2019s upper zone.<\/li>\n<li>Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,505.43 crore, which is the exact size reference available for Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today.<\/li>\n<li>P\/B is 3.93, while EPS is Rs -29.89, ROE is -25.88% and ROCE is -5.71%, giving a mixed fundamental picture.<\/li>\n<li>In the same-industry comparison, Astec Lifesciences sits below peers on ROE and ROCE, while its market cap is above the industry median of Rs 1,059.56 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Astec_Lifesciences\"><\/span><strong>About Astec Lifesciences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals industry. The business is associated with agrochemical products and related chemical inputs used across the agricultural value chain. In market terms, that places the company in a competitive industry where product mix, operating performance and valuation discipline often matter more than headline moves on a single day.<\/p>\n<p>For readers following Astec Lifesciences Stock News, the company\u2019s current profile is best understood through the supplied financial and market data rather than broad assumptions. Market capitalisation is Rs 1,505.43 crore, book value is Rs 167, EPS is Rs -29.89 and dividend yield is 0. That combination tells a concise story about the current financial picture. Univest presents the company overview in this way so users can connect the day\u2019s share price rise with the business and financial context behind the name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_on_Univest\"><\/span><strong>Track Astec Lifesciences Share Price on Univest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/astec\/astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) live share-price page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-gainers\">Univest top gainers screener<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest market blogs<\/a> to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_rise_today\"><\/span><strong>Why did Astec Lifesciences Share Price rise today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The stock rose 15.51% to Rs 758.90 from Rs 657. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The previous close was Rs 657.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Today\"><\/span><strong>What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today is Rs 758.90. The stock gained Rs 101.90 in the session and finished well above its previous close of Rs 657. The previous close was Rs 657.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_Astec_Lifesciences_stock_gain_today\"><\/span><strong>How much did Astec Lifesciences stock gain today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences stock gained 15.51% today, which equals Rs 101.90 per share. The session also saw an intraday high of Rs 779.85 and a low of Rs 663.10. The previous close was Rs 657.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Astec_Lifesciences\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of Astec Lifesciences?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,505.43 crore. That size is above the same-industry median of Rs 1,059.56 crore but below the benchmark average. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Astec_Lifesciences_compare_with_peers\"><\/span><strong>How does Astec Lifesciences compare with peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences is smaller than peers such as UPL, PI Industries, Sumitomo Chemical India and Bayer CropScience. Its ROE and ROCE are also below the listed peer group in the supplied data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Astec_Lifesciences_valued_above_the_sector_benchmark\"><\/span><strong>Is Astec Lifesciences valued above the sector benchmark?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> On P\/B, Astec Lifesciences at 3.93 is above the industry median of 2.04 and the average of 2.38. The same benchmark set shows weaker return ratios than the company. The stock belongs to the Chemicals sector.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_track_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Live\"><\/span><strong>Where can I track Astec Lifesciences Share Price Live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can track Astec Lifesciences Share Price Live on Univest, where the stock page brings together live price, key ratios, shareholding pattern and market insights in one place. 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