Hindustan Organic Chemicals shuts Kochi plant due to low demand

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd temporarily shut its Hydrogen Peroxide plant located in Kochi, Kerala, effective June 3, 2026, due to a significant increase in raw material prices and low demand in the market. The company will monitor market conditions to determine the appropriate steps for reopening the facility at the earliest. The specific date for resuming operations at the Kochi plant will be communicated separately in due course.

The decision to halt production was taken in response to adverse market conditions impacting the cost and demand dynamics of the chemical sector. By temporarily suspending operations, the company aims to mitigate the financial impact of elevated input costs while awaiting a recovery in market demand.

Operational Impact

The shutdown affects the manufacturing capabilities of the Hydrogen Peroxide unit at the Kochi location. The company has not provided a timeline for the resumption of activities, indicating that the restart is contingent upon the stabilization of raw material costs and an improvement in demand.

Detail	Information
Location	Kochi, Kerala
Unit Affected	Hydrogen Peroxide Plant
Shutdown Date	June 3, 2026
Reason	High raw material prices, low market demand

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. Subramonian H, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the announcement on behalf of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.

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Hindustan Organic Chemicals has extended the temporary shutdown of its Phenol Plant located at Kochi, Kerala, until further intimation. The extension has been necessitated to facilitate the statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply cross-country pipeline and to undertake shutdown-related maintenance activities in certain equipment and pipelines. The company had previously informed the exchange about a 10-day shutdown commencing from May 23, 2026.

The company submitted the intimation to BSE Ltd. on June 01, 2026. The communication was signed by Subramonian H, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Shutdown Details

The following table summarises the operational status of the facilities at the Kochi site during the extended shutdown period:

Facility	Status	Reason
Phenol Plant	Extended shutdown until further notice	Statutory testing of BPCL LPG pipeline and maintenance
Hydrogen Peroxide Plant	Operational	—

The statutory testing involves the BPCL LPG supply cross-country pipeline, which is critical for the Phenol Plant's operations. Maintenance activities will focus on specific equipment and pipelines within the facility. Notably, the Hydrogen Peroxide Plant will remain in operation during this period, ensuring partial continuity of production at the Kochi site.