Tata Chemicals FY26 PAT Drops 50% to ₹241 Cr

Tata Chemicals reported FY26 PAT of ₹241 Cr, down 50% YoY, impacted by lower soda ash realizations and a ₹1,837 Cr US goodwill impairment.
Non-soda ash revenue grew 14% to ₹6,946 Cr, aligning with the company's strategic focus on expanding its non-cyclical business portfolio.
The board recommended a dividend of ₹11 per share while net debt increased to ₹5,961 Cr due to lower cash generation and forex impacts.
Several new capacities were commissioned, including a pharma-grade bicarb plant in Singapore and specialty silica plants in India.