Hindustan Organic Chemicals resumes Phenol and Hydrogen Peroxide production

Hindustan Organic Chemicals has recommenced operations at its Phenol and Hydrogen Peroxide plants effective July 5, 2026. The company informed BSE Ltd. that the restart marks the end of a temporary shutdown period previously communicated to the exchange. This resumption is expected to restore the production capacity for these key chemical products at its Ambalamugal facility.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para B of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company referenced two earlier letters dated June 3, 2026, and June 22, 2026, which had initially detailed the temporary closure of the manufacturing units.

Operational Timeline

The following table outlines the key dates related to the plant shutdown and subsequent reopening:

Event	Date
Initial Shutdown Intimation	June 3, 2026
Follow-up Shutdown Intimation	June 22, 2026
Reopening of Plants	July 5, 2026

The filing was submitted by Subramonian H, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, to BSE Ltd. The company’s registered office and factory are located in Ambalamugal, Ernakulam District, Kerala.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+3.76%	-4.94%	-1.39%	+18.45%	+2.80%	-1.32%

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has temporarily shut down its Phenol plant located in Kochi, Kerala, effective immediately due to product market constraints. This operational adjustment aims to align production with current market demand. The company stated that the Hydrogen Peroxide Plant at the same location was already under temporary shutdown prior to this announcement.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para B of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was submitted to BSE Ltd. on June 22, 2026. The company confirmed that the reopening of both the Phenol and Hydrogen Peroxide plants will be communicated separately in due course.

Operational Status

The following table details the current status of the affected plants at the Kochi facility:

Plant Name	Location	Status
Phenol Plant	Kochi, Kerala	Temporary shutdown initiated
Hydrogen Peroxide Plant	Kochi, Kerala	Already under temporary shutdown

The decision to suspend operations is driven by prevailing market conditions affecting the offtake of phenol. The company has not provided a specific timeline for the resumption of production activities at either facility.