Primo Chemicals to acquire 51% stake in Flow Tech Chemicals
Primo Chemicals Limited’s Board approved acquiring the remaining 51% stake in Flow Tech Chemicals Private Limited for ₹1,418.20 per share to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. The cash transaction, subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot, aims to enhance synergies and chlorine evacuation. Flow Tech reported a turnover of ₹34,166.14 lakh and PAT of ₹979.58 lakh for 2025-26.

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Primo Chemicals Limited’s Board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 51% equity stake in Flow Tech Chemicals Private Limited to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition, priced at ₹1,418.20 per equity share, will be executed through cash consideration and is subject to shareholder approval. This move follows the company’s previous acquisition of a 49% stake, which classified Flow Tech as an associate company within the promoter group.
The proposed transaction is a related party transaction conducted on an arm's length basis. Flow Tech, incorporated in 1996, manufactures Chlorinated Paraffin and Hydrochloric Acid using by-products from Primo. The acquisition is expected to enhance strategic control, facilitate business synergies, and improve chlorine evacuation from Primo’s chlor-alkali assets.
Financial Performance of Flow Tech
Flow Tech has demonstrated consistent growth in turnover and profit over the past three years. The company’s financials for the period ending March 31, 2026, show significant improvement compared to previous years.
| Year | Turnover (₹ in lakhs) | PAT (₹ in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34166.14 | 979.58 |
| 2024-25 | 27501.43 | 254.58 |
| 2023-24 | 22795.63 | 102.11 |
Shareholder Approvals and E-voting
The Board has approved a notice of postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the acquisition and other resolutions. The resolutions include the appointment of Shri Dibakar Sarkar and Shri Sobhag Mal Jain as Non-Executive Independent Directors, and the approval of remuneration for Managing Director Shri Naveen Chopra and Executive Director Shri Jatin Dahiya for their remaining two-year tenure.
The cut-off date to determine shareholder eligibility is July 3, 2026. The remote e-voting period commences at 10:00 hours IST on July 7, 2026, and concludes at 17:00 hours IST on August 5, 2026. The acquisition is expected to be completed by March 31, 2027.
Historical Stock Returns for Primo Chemicals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.12% | +3.08% | +12.73% | +5.40% | -5.24% | -11.34% |
How will the full acquisition of Flow Tech impact Primo Chemicals' consolidated margins given Flow Tech's recent surge in profitability?
What specific capital expenditures or operational upgrades does Primo plan to implement to maximize the chlorine evacuation synergies?
Will the cash consideration for the acquisition affect Primo Chemicals' dividend policy or liquidity position in the upcoming fiscal year?































