Bengaluru, July 18 -- One of India's leading specialty chemical manufacturers came under market pressure today following the release of its Q1 FY26 earnings. Despite posting modest year-on-year growth, the company's sequential decline in revenue and profitability triggered muted investor sentiment, reflecting concerns over near-term demand softness and margin stability.

The company in focus is Clean Science and Technology Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 14,365 crore. The stock opened today at Rs. 1,399, lower than its previous close of Rs. 1,445.20, and touched an intraday low of Rs. 1,332.40. This marks a decline of approximately 7.81 percent from the previous closing price, reflecting a cautious market reaction to the earn...