Shares of Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited (POCL) rose 6.05% to Rs 1,138.50 on Monday after the company reported an 85% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 11.64 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. In the same quarter last year, the company had posted a profit of Rs 6.28 crore, while in Q4FY25, profit stood at Rs 10.52 crore.

Revenue from operations came in at Rs 372.43 crore in Q1FY26, up from Rs 363.69 crore in Q1FY25 and marginally higher than Rs 372.36 crore in the previous quarter. Total income for the quarter was Rs 373.48 crore, while total expenses rose slightly to Rs 357.87 crore from Rs 355.67 crore a year ago.

At 2:16 PM, POCL’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,314 crore, with the stock trading near its 52-week high of Rs 1,209.40.

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