Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund trimmed its stake in Sudarshan Chemical Industries from 2.66% to 1.68%, selling 7,46,161 shares.
A manufacturer of organic and inorganic pigments and effect pigments for industrial applications, the company serves diverse sectors including coatings, plastics, textiles, and printing inks. Beyond pigment production, it designs and manufactures pollution control equipment, size reduction equipment, and grinding machinery for various industrial applications. The company operates through multiple manufacturing facilities across India and exports its products globally.
Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.