Why Did Best Agrolife Stock Crash by 90% Today? Here’s What You Need to Know

Synopsis: Best Agrolife shares plunged over 90% today, but it was as a result of a 1:10 stock split and a 1:2 bonus issue taking effect on the record date: Jan 16, 2026. This doesnt’t change the total amount of your holding but rather increases the number of shares.

The shares of this company, which is an agrochemicals manufacturer in India and is among the top 15 agrochemical companies in the country, are in focus after it adjusted for its stock split and bonus issue, which was earlier announced by its management. In this article, we will dive more into the details. 

With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,213 crore, the shares of Best Agrolife Ltd are currently trading at Rs 33.65 per share (adjusted), up 16 percent from its previous day’s closing price of Rs 29 per share. Over the past five years, the stock has corrected by over 6 percent, as compared to the NIFTY 50’s positive return of 79 percent.

Reason behind the plunge

The stock reported a sharp plunge today as it had earlier fixed January 16, 2026, as the record date for two major actions, which are a stock split and a bonus share issue. 

If you had owned shares till today, you would be eligible for the benefits of this stock split and bonus issue. The company will deposit the extra shares directly into your demat account. The overall value of your investment remains about the same, since the share price adjusts to reflect the increased number of shares.

According to the company’s announcement, Best Agrolife will split each share with a face value of Rs 10 into ten shares of Rs 1 each (1:10 ratio). In addition, they’ll issue bonus shares in a 1:2 ratio, which means you’ll receive one bonus share for every two shares you currently own. 

For example, if you have 10 shares now, after the split you’ll hold a total of 100 shares. Then, you’ll get 50 bonus shares for those 100, bringing your total to 150 shares. This change increases the number of shares you own and makes each share seem more affordable, which often leads to improved liquidity and investor participation.

The stock split will not change the fundamentals or the market capitalisation of the company; rather, it will decrease the price per share while at the same time it will increase the number of shares in circulation, thereby making the company stock more affordable to individual investors and improving the liquidity of the shares being traded.

Financial and other highlights

The revenue from operations for Best Agrolife stands at Rs 517 crores in Q2 FY26 compared to Q2 FY25 revenue of Rs 747 crores, down by 31 per cent YoY. However, on a QoQ basis, it reported a growth of 36 percent from Rs 381 crore. 

Coming down to its profitability, the company’s net profit stood at Rs 39 crore in Q2 FY26, down from Rs 95 crore in Q2 FY25, which is a decline of 59 percent YoY. However, on a QoQ basis, it reported a net profit of Rs 20 crore, which is a growth of 95 percent.

Best Agrolife Ltd stands out in India’s agrochemical sector, making strong strides in crop protection. They’ve developed a robust range of products—herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and more. Their offerings reach farmers both domestically and internationally. They are known for their innovative approach, patented solutions, and a distribution network that truly prioritises farmers.

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