Indian agrochemical firms to have strong first-half on monsoon, sowing boost, HSBC says

Dhanuka Agritech

25/06/2025 11:02

** Brokerage HSBC says strong rainfall and sowing trends support positive fundamentals for Indian agrochemical companies in the first half of FY2026

** 2025 monsoon arrived early on May 24, with an initial 31% rainfall deficit but a revival since then has pushed rainfall above average, with overall levels 2% above normal as of June 23

** Brokerage says good monsoon and higher crop sowing expected to boost seed and pesticide consumption

** HSBC maintains 'Buy' on UPL UPLL.NS and Dhanuka Agritech DHNP.NS, 'Hold' on Bayer CropScience BAYE.NS, and 'Reduce' on Rallis India RALL.NS

** YTD, UPL has gained ~29%, Dhanuka Agritech rose ~13%, Bayer CropScience edged up 1.9%, while Rallis India added 3.1%

(Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru)

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