{"id":341522,"date":"2026-11-06T10:56:47","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=341522"},"modified":"2026-11-06T10:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:26:47","slug":"specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Specialty Chemicals and Packaging Films Maker, Crop Protection Company and IT Services Company Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E84;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis: ROE of 11.4% to 17.3% and FY22 to FY26 revenue CAGR of 6.1% to 9.3%. Prices as of 5 Nov 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E84;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">The three chemical, farm protection and IT stocks to watch are SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis. Their return on equity ranges from 11.4% to 17.3%, and their revenue compound annual growth from FY22 to FY26 ranges from 6.1% to 9.3%. Mphasis has the highest return on equity at 17.3%, while Insecticides India has the fastest revenue growth at 9.3% a year. Prices are based on the 5 November 2026 close, and this article is educational, not investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chemical, farm protection and IT stocks offer a focused view of a sector where demand keeps widening. SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis cover a specialty chemicals and packaging films maker, a crop protection company and an IT services company.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers three chemical, farm protection and IT stocks with complete current figures: SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 5 November 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#What_Are_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\" title=\"What Are Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks?\">What Are Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks at a Glance\">Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks at a Glance<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Why_Do_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\" title=\"Why Do Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?\">Why Do Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Why_SRF_Features_Among_These_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\" title=\"Why SRF Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks\">Why SRF Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Why_Insecticides_India_Features_Among_These_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\" title=\"Why Insecticides India Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks\">Why Insecticides India Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Why_Mphasis_Features_Among_These_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\" title=\"Why Mphasis Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks\">Why Mphasis Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#SRF_vs_Insecticides_India_vs_Mphasis_on_Key_Financials\" title=\"SRF vs Insecticides India vs Mphasis on Key Financials\">SRF vs Insecticides India vs Mphasis on Key Financials<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Key_Risks_to_Check_Before_Investing_in_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\" title=\"Key Risks to Check Before Investing in Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks\">Key Risks to Check Before Investing in Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Final_Thoughts_on_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\" title=\"Final Thoughts on Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks\">Final Thoughts on Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#What_are_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks\" title=\"What are chemical, farm protection and IT stocks?\">What are chemical, farm protection and IT stocks?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Which_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks_are_covered_in_this_list\" title=\"Which chemical, farm protection and IT stocks are covered in this list?\">Which chemical, farm protection and IT stocks are covered in this list?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Why_do_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks_have_a_strong_future_roadmap_in_India\" title=\"Why do chemical, farm protection and IT stocks have a strong future roadmap in India?\">Why do chemical, farm protection and IT stocks have a strong future roadmap in India?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#How_has_SRF_performed_financially\" title=\"How has SRF performed financially?\">How has SRF performed financially?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#How_has_Insecticides_India_performed_financially\" title=\"How has Insecticides India performed financially?\">How has Insecticides India performed financially?<\/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\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#How_has_Mphasis_performed_financially\" title=\"How has Mphasis performed financially?\">How has Mphasis performed financially?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#What_risks_should_investors_check_before_buying_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks\" title=\"What risks should investors check before buying chemical, farm protection and IT stocks?\">What risks should investors check before buying chemical, farm protection and IT stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/specialty-chemicals-and-packaging-films-maker-crop-protection-company-and-it-services-company-stocks-roadmap-crestline-list\/#Is_this_list_of_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks_investment_advice\" title=\"Is this list of chemical, farm protection and IT stocks investment advice?\">Is this list of chemical, farm protection and IT stocks investment advice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What Are Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chemical, farm protection and IT stocks are listed companies that make specialty chemicals, packaging films and technical textiles, produce insecticides and other crop protection products, and provide IT and application services to global clients. Their earnings depend on chemical demand, farm input sales and client technology budgets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Industry P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">D\/E<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/srf\/srf-ltd-share-price-today\">SRF<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,485<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">69,274<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">30.4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">33.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">14.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/insecticid\/insecticides-(india)-ltd-share-price-today\">Insecticides India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">548<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,507<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">12.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">21.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mphasis\/mphasis-ltd-share-price-today\">Mphasis<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,510<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">47,695<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">25.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>On valuation, SRF and Insecticides India trade at a P\/E below the industry P\/E, while Mphasis trades above it, which reflects the growth the market already expects. Readers comparing chemical, farm protection and IT stocks should look at return on equity and debt together, since a high return earned with low debt is easier to sustain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why Do Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chemical, farm protection and IT stocks have a strong roadmap in India because growing use of specialty chemicals in daily products, rising farm productivity needs and wider enterprise adoption of digital services keep widening the market for these companies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Specialty chemicals.<\/strong> Industry needs refrigerants and engineered inputs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crop protection.<\/strong> Farms need products to protect yields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IT services.<\/strong> Enterprises modernise their applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_SRF_Features_Among_These_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Why SRF Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the chemical, farm protection and IT stocks on this list, SRF is a diversified chemicals and materials company with fluorospecialty chemicals, refrigerant gases, packaging films and technical textiles, with customers in India and overseas.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue rose from Rs 12,549 crore in FY22 to Rs 15,894 crore in FY26, a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. Net profit grew from Rs 1,336 crore in FY24 to Rs 1,835 crore in FY26, which works out to a compound annual growth rate of 17.2%.<\/p>\n<p>The company has a return on equity of 14.9%, a debt to equity ratio of 0.35 and a market capitalisation of Rs 69,274 crore. The stock trades at a P\/E of 30.4, below the industry P\/E of 33.9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roadmap:<\/strong> The company is expanding in specialty chemicals and refrigerant gases while its packaging films and technical textiles businesses add scale. A mix of segments spreads earnings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to watch:<\/strong> Track specialty chemicals growth, refrigerant gas demand and capacity additions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Insecticides_India_Features_Among_These_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Why Insecticides India Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the fluoro chemical, farm input and technology shares on this list, Insecticides India is a Delhi-based crop protection company that makes and sells insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to farmers through a wide network of dealers and distributors.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue rose from Rs 1,508 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,152 crore in FY26, a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%. Net profit grew from Rs 107 crore in FY22 to Rs 139 crore in FY26, which works out to a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.<\/p>\n<p>The company has a return on equity of 11.4%, a debt to equity ratio of 0.13 and a market capitalisation of Rs 1,507 crore. The stock trades at a P\/E of 12.0, below the industry P\/E of 21.9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roadmap:<\/strong> The company is launching new formulations and growing its own brands, which supports better margins. Rising demand for crop protection from Indian farmers supports steady volumes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to watch:<\/strong> Follow monsoon trends, new product launches and technical raw material costs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Mphasis_Features_Among_These_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Why Mphasis Features Among These Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the three companies on this list, Mphasis is a Bengaluru-based IT services company that provides applications, cloud, data and consulting services to clients in banking, insurance and technology, especially in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The company has a return on equity of 17.3%, a debt to equity ratio of 0.24 and a market capitalisation of Rs 47,695 crore. The stock trades at a P\/E of 25.0, above the industry P\/E of 17.5.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue rose from Rs 12,122 crore in FY22 to Rs 16,206 crore in FY26, a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. Net profit grew from Rs 1,431 crore in FY22 to Rs 1,863 crore in FY26, which works out to a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue grew 17.1% year on year to Rs 4,467 crore, while net profit rose 10.8% to Rs 490 crore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roadmap:<\/strong> The company has stressed an AI-led approach and strengthened its sales relationships with large clients. A broad client base in financial services provides recurring revenue, and its investments in cloud and data skills support growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to watch:<\/strong> Monitor deal wins and client spending trends in banking and financial services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SRF_vs_Insecticides_India_vs_Mphasis_on_Key_Financials\"><\/span><strong>SRF vs Insecticides India vs Mphasis on Key Financials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets the three chemical, farm protection and IT stocks side by side on revenue, profit and margin, using reported figures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">FY22 Revenue (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">FY26 Revenue (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Revenue CAGR (FY22-FY26)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">FY26 Net Profit (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">FY26 Net Margin<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">SRF<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">12,549<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">15,894<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">6.1%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,835<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Insecticides India<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,508<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,152<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">9.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">139<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">6.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Mphasis<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">12,122<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">16,206<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">7.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,863<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mphasis posts the highest return on equity in this group at 17.3%. Mphasis has the largest FY26 revenue at Rs 16,206 crore, and Insecticides India shows the fastest revenue growth with a 9.3% compound annual rate. A useful habit with chemical, farm protection and IT stocks is to check each new quarterly result against the capacity plans the company described earlier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Risks_to_Check_Before_Investing_in_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Key Risks to Check Before Investing in Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every theme carries risks that deserve a check before any decision. For these chemical, farm protection and IT stocks, the main points are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Raw material and energy costs.<\/strong> Input prices can move margins in chemicals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season and monsoon.<\/strong> Crop protection sales follow rain and pest cycles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation levels.<\/strong> Some of these companies trade at high earnings multiples, so growth must continue to justify them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Treat this list as a starting point for research and not as a recommendation. Read the latest results presentation, check the management commentary on order books or capacity plans, and compare each company with its peers before you decide anything.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Use the Univest Stock Screener<\/a><\/strong> to filter chemical, farm protection and IT stocks by market capitalisation, P\/E, ROE and growth, and build your own shortlist.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_Chemical_Farm_Protection_and_IT_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts on Chemical, Farm Protection and IT Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chemical, farm protection and IT stocks reward patient research into demand, execution and financial strength. SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis each have a clear plan to grow. Based on the 5 November 2026 close, SRF trades at Rs 2,485, Insecticides India at Rs 548 and Mphasis at Rs 2,510.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track chemical, farm protection and IT stocks, set price alerts and get research-backed stock ideas.<\/em><\/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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are chemical, farm protection and IT stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Chemical, farm protection and IT stocks are listed companies that make specialty chemicals, packaging films and technical textiles, produce insecticides and other crop protection products, and provide IT and application services to global clients. Their earnings depend on chemical demand, farm input sales and client technology budgets. This list looks at three of them, SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis, using reported FY22 to FY26 financials and the 5 November 2026 closing prices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks_are_covered_in_this_list\"><\/span><strong>Which chemical, farm protection and IT stocks are covered in this list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This list covers SRF, Insecticides India and Mphasis. Based on the 5 November 2026 close, SRF traded at Rs 2,485, Insecticides India at Rs 548 and Mphasis at Rs 2,510. Their return on equity ranges from 11.4% to 17.3%, and their revenue compound annual growth from FY22 to FY26 ranges from 6.1% to 9.3%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks_have_a_strong_future_roadmap_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why do chemical, farm protection and IT stocks have a strong future roadmap in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Chemical, farm protection and IT stocks have a strong roadmap in India because growing use of specialty chemicals in daily products, rising farm productivity needs and wider enterprise adoption of digital services keep widening the market for these companies. The main drivers are as follows. Specialty chemicals. Industry needs refrigerants and engineered inputs. Crop protection. Farms need products to protect yields. IT services. Enterprises modernise their applications. Together these factors give the companies on this list a visible path for growth over the coming years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_SRF_performed_financially\"><\/span><strong>How has SRF performed financially?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Revenue rose from Rs 12,549 crore in FY22 to Rs 15,894 crore in FY26, a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. Net profit grew from Rs 1,336 crore in FY24 to Rs 1,835 crore in FY26, which works out to a compound annual growth rate of 17.2%. The company has a return on equity of 14.9%, a debt to equity ratio of 0.35 and a market capitalisation of Rs 69,274 crore. The stock trades at a P\/E of 30.4, below the industry P\/E of 33.9. Looking ahead, the company is expanding in specialty chemicals and refrigerant gases while its packaging films and technical textiles businesses add scale. A mix of segments spreads earnings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_Insecticides_India_performed_financially\"><\/span><strong>How has Insecticides India performed financially?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Revenue rose from Rs 1,508 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,152 crore in FY26, a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%. Net profit grew from Rs 107 crore in FY22 to Rs 139 crore in FY26, which works out to a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The company has a return on equity of 11.4%, a debt to equity ratio of 0.13 and a market capitalisation of Rs 1,507 crore. The stock trades at a P\/E of 12.0, below the industry P\/E of 21.9. Looking ahead, the company is launching new formulations and growing its own brands, which supports better margins. Rising demand for crop protection from Indian farmers supports steady volumes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_Mphasis_performed_financially\"><\/span><strong>How has Mphasis performed financially?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Revenue rose from Rs 12,122 crore in FY22 to Rs 16,206 crore in FY26, a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. Net profit grew from Rs 1,431 crore in FY22 to Rs 1,863 crore in FY26, which works out to a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue grew 17.1% year on year to Rs 4,467 crore, while net profit rose 10.8% to Rs 490 crore. The company has a return on equity of 17.3%, a debt to equity ratio of 0.24 and a market capitalisation of Rs 47,695 crore. The stock trades at a P\/E of 25.0, above the industry P\/E of 17.5. Looking ahead, the company has stressed an AI-led approach and strengthened its sales relationships with large clients. A broad client base in financial services provides recurring revenue, and its investments in cloud and data skills support growth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_risks_should_investors_check_before_buying_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What risks should investors check before buying chemical, farm protection and IT stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Investors should check a few risks before buying chemical, farm protection and IT stocks. Raw material and energy costs. Input prices can move margins in chemicals. Season and monsoon. Crop protection sales follow rain and pest cycles. Valuation levels. Some of these companies trade at high earnings multiples, so growth must continue to justify them. Reading the latest results presentation and comparing each company with its peers helps judge how these risks apply to each stock.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_list_of_chemical_farm_protection_and_IT_stocks_investment_advice\"><\/span><strong>Is this list of chemical, farm protection and IT stocks investment advice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. This article is educational and uses publicly available data as of the 5 November 2026 close. Please verify figures on NSE and BSE, read company filings and consult a SEBI registered adviser before investing. 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