Sumitomo Chemical India Outperforms Sector Amid Broader Market Decline

Sumitomo Chemical India has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.07% as of May 20, 2025. The stock outperformed its sector by 3.3%, reaching an intraday high of Rs 547, reflecting a 3.25% increase. This performance is particularly significant given the broader market context, as the Sensex experienced a decline of 0.74%, falling by 663.17 points to 81,453.00 after a flat opening.
In terms of moving averages, Sumitomo Chemical India is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong short to long-term performance trend. Over the past week, the stock has risen by 4.00%, while its performance over the last month shows a slight decline of 1.27%. However, on a quarterly basis, the stock has increased by 10.06%, significantly outperforming the Sensex, which gained 7.55% during the same period.

Year-to-date, Sumitomo Chemical India has recorded a modest gain of 1.87%, while its one-year performance stands at an impressive 34.42%, compared to the Sensex's 10.06%. Over the longer term, the stock has shown a 144.23% increase over five years, although it trails the Sensex's 164.30% gain in the same timeframe.