GHCL Approves Share Buyback of 4.14 Million Shares at ₹725 Each Amid Declining Q2 Performance

GHCL Limited , a leading chemical manufacturer, has announced a share buyback program and released its financial results for the second quarter. The company's board has approved several key decisions that may impact its financial structure and shareholder value.

Share Buyback Program

The board of directors of GHCL Limited has approved a share buyback program. The company plans to repurchase up to 4,137,931 equity shares at a price of ₹725 per share.

Key details of the buyback program include:

Number of shares: 4,137,931 equity shares
Buyback price: ₹725 per share

Q2 Financial Results

GHCL Limited has also reported its financial results for the second quarter:

Particulars (₹ in billion)	Q2 (Current)	Q2 (Previous Year)	YoY Change
Revenue from operations	7.20	7.90	-8.86%
Net Profit	1.07	1.54	-30.52%
EBITDA	1.57	2.11	-25.59%

The company's revenue from operations decreased by 8.86% year-over-year, while net profit saw a decline of 30.52% compared to the same quarter last year. EBITDA dropped from ₹2.11 billion to ₹1.57 billion.

Other Key Developments

EBITDA Margin: The EBITDA margin contracted to 21.80% from 26.61% in the same period last year.

GHCL Limited's share buyback program signals the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. However, the decline in financial performance for Q2 may raise questions about the company's growth trajectory in the current fiscal year.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.91%	-1.52%	+5.83%	+9.92%	+7.30%	+317.20%

GHCL Limited has announced a crucial board meeting scheduled for November 1, 2025, where the company will consider a proposal for an equity share buyback. This development comes as part of the company's 214th board meeting, which will also address other significant matters.

Key Meeting Details

Aspect	Details
Date	November 1, 2025
Meeting Type	214th Board Meeting
Key Agenda Items	1. Unaudited Q2 FY26 Financial Results 2. Equity Share Buyback Proposal

Buyback Consideration

The board will deliberate on a proposal for the buyback of fully paid-up equity shares of the company. This decision will be made in accordance with:

Sections 68, 69, and 70 of the Companies Act, 2013
Applicable rules under the Act
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 (as amended)
Other relevant laws

Financial Results Review

In addition to the buyback proposal, the board meeting will also consider and approve:

Unaudited standalone financial results for Q2 FY26 (ending September 30, 2025)
Unaudited consolidated financial results for the same period

Trading Window Closure

As part of regulatory compliance, GHCL has implemented a trading window closure:

Closure Period: October 1, 2025, to November 3, 2025 (both days inclusive)
Purpose: To prevent insider trading ahead of the financial results announcement

Investor Conference Call

Following the board meeting, GHCL has scheduled an investor conference call:

Event Details	Information
Date	November 3, 2025
Time	2:00 PM (IST)
Participants	- R S Jalan, Managing Director - Raman Chopra, CFO & Executive Director (Finance)
Purpose	Discussion of Q2 FY26 results

Investors and analysts interested in participating can access the call through various international toll-free numbers provided by the company.

This announcement highlights GHCL's commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement. The potential buyback, if approved, could have significant implications for the company's capital structure and shareholder value. Investors and market watchers will be keenly awaiting the outcomes of this important board meeting.