Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited has issued a clarification to BSE Limited regarding the significant increase in trading volume of its shares across exchanges in recent times.

BSE Surveillance Inquiry

The company received an email from BSE Surveillance on March 25, 2026, seeking clarification on the unusual volume surge in the company's shares. The inquiry was made under reference number L/SURV/ONL/PV/APJ/2025-2026/1002.

Company's Response

In its response to the stock exchange, Alkyl Amines Chemicals stated that it has fulfilled all disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company's key clarifications include:

Official Communication

The clarification was signed by Chintamani D. Thatte, General Manager (Legal) & Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on March 25, 2026. The company emphasized that it does not possess any information or announcement, including impending announcements, which could have a bearing on the volume or price behavior of its scrip.

Regulatory Framework

Stock exchanges routinely seek clarifications from listed companies when there are significant movements in share prices or trading volumes without apparent reasons. This practice ensures market transparency and helps identify any potential insider trading or market manipulation activities.

Alkyl Amines Chemicals has declared force majeure conditions and announced a temporary suspension of manufacturing operations at three of its production facilities due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East that have severely disrupted LNG supply chains and ammonia availability.

Force Majeure Declaration Due to Geopolitical Crisis

In a regulatory filing dated March 16, 2026, the company informed stock exchanges that the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruptions in logistics networks and international crude oil and petrochemicals supply chains. This crisis has created a cascading effect on LNG availability, which is critical for ammonia production.

Production Suspension at Multiple Sites

The company has been forced to temporarily suspend manufacturing of key product lines at three strategic locations due to ammonia unavailability. Several ammonia manufacturers have indicated their inability to supply the product during this period, citing force majeure conditions. The disruption specifically impacts LNG availability for ammonia production, creating severe operational constraints.

Supply Chain and Operational Impact

The LNG supply disruption has created severe constraints on ammonia procurement, which serves as a critical feedstock for the company's methylamines and ethylamines production. The company emphasized that ammonia manufacturers have declared force majeure due to the geopolitical situation, making procurement extremely challenging.

While production of ammonia-dependent products has been suspended, the company clarified that manufacturing of other products at these sites will continue where ammonia is not a required input.

Financial Impact Assessment

Alkyl Amines Chemicals stated that the likely financial and operational impact of the ongoing force majeure event cannot be estimated at this time. The company is actively monitoring developments and exploring alternative ammonia sourcing arrangements to mitigate the disruption.

The company has committed to keeping stock exchanges informed of any material updates regarding the situation as it continues to navigate this challenging supply chain environment.