Vishnu Chemicals Limited has announced the re-appointment of Mr. Ch. Siddartha as Joint Managing Director for an extended five-year term. The Board of Directors approved this decision on January 31, 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Re-appointment Details

The company informed stock exchanges that Mr. Ch. Siddartha (DIN: 01250728) will continue in his role as Joint Managing Director for a further period of five years, effective from May 02, 2026 through May 01, 2031. This re-appointment is subject to approval from the company's shareholders.

Family Relationships and Compliance

The disclosure reveals that Mr. Ch. Siddartha is the son of Mr. Ch. Krishna Murthy and Mrs. Ch. Manjula, indicating family connections within the company's leadership structure. The company has confirmed that Mr. Ch. Siddartha is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other regulatory authority.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and other applicable regulations of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations by informing both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 516072) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE Symbol: VISHNU) about this corporate development.

The disclosure has been uploaded on the company's official website at www.vishnuchemicals.com , ensuring transparency and accessibility for stakeholders. This re-appointment reflects the company's confidence in Mr. Ch. Siddartha's leadership capabilities and his continued role in the organization's strategic direction.

Vishnu Chemicals Limited announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, following board approval at their meeting held on January 31, 2026. The specialty chemicals manufacturer reported operating revenue of ₹411.3 crore, representing a 10.8% increase from ₹371.2 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Board Meeting and Regulatory Compliance

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results at their meeting held on January 31, 2026, which commenced at 3:00 PM and concluded at 3:40 PM. The results were reviewed by the audit committee and subjected to limited review by statutory auditors Jampani & Associates, who expressed an unmodified opinion. The company has filed the results with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 33.

Financial Performance Overview

The company demonstrated sequential quarterly improvement despite challenging market conditions. Operating revenues grew 2.5% quarter-on-quarter from ₹401.1 crore in Q2FY26. However, net profit declined to ₹33.7 crore from ₹34.4 crore in Q3FY25, representing a 1.8% year-on-year decrease.

EBITDA Performance and Margin Analysis

The company's EBITDA performance reflected margin pressure during the quarter. EBITDA for Q3FY26 stood at ₹61.7 crore compared to ₹63.5 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The EBITDA margin compressed to 15.0% in Q3FY26 from 17.1% in Q3FY25. However, sequential improvement was evident with EBITDA margin rising 50 basis points from 14.5% in Q2FY26.

Nine-Month Performance and Business Developments

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Vishnu Chemicals demonstrated stronger overall performance with operating revenues reaching ₹1,159.3 crore, up 10.0% from ₹1,053.9 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net profit improved significantly by 12.7% to ₹98.8 crore from ₹87.7 crore in 9MFY25.

Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook

The company maintained a balanced domestic to exports sales mix at 49:51 during 9MFY26. Vishnu Strontium Private Limited commercialized operations in Q2FY26, ahead of planned schedule, launching strontium carbonate with applications across magnets, ceramics and metallurgy industries. The transfer of the mining complex is completed with operations expected to commence in Q1FY27, providing backward integration benefits.

Management Commentary

Mr. Krishna Murthy Ch., Chairman & Managing Director, stated that "Vishnu Chemicals continued to deliver robust growth despite macroeconomic softness globally with its cost discipline and efficiency actions. The company is now focusing on introducing a new range of speciality chemicals aligned with our manufacturing capabilities."

Mr. Siddartha Ch., Joint Managing Director, added that "Vishnu Chemicals has good momentum entering into Q4. Uncertainty around tariffs continue to weigh on customer operating plans but our relentless focus on execution is helping us grow consistently and sustainably."

The company has proposed to foray into new production lines for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) and specialty derivatives of chromium chemicals, expected to be commercialized by end of FY27. An earnings call is scheduled for February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST to discuss the quarterly results in detail.