Print Coverage for Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd Results (Q4 & FY15)

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1 18th May 2015 Financial Chronicle Forthcoming Board meetings Hyderabad 1 2 Omkar Speciality Chemicals to pay 15% 20th May2015 Absolut India Mumbai 9 dividend 3 Omkar Speciality Chemicals consolidated net 21st May2015 Prabhat Ahmadabad 3 profit rises 63.25% in the March quarter 4 21st May2015 Veer Arjun Omkar Speciality PAT up by 79% New Delhi 11 5 Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited's FY15 21st May2015 Gujarat Pranam Ahmadabad 2 PAT up by 79.06 % at Rs. 24.28 crore 6 22nd May2015 Economic Times Omkar Speciality Q4 Net Profit rises 63% Mumbai, Ahmedabad 4 Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited FY15 12 22nd May2015 NavGujarat Samay Ahmedabad 7 PAT up by 79.06 % at Rs. 24.28 crore Omkar Speciality Chemicals consolidated net 2 8 22nd May2015 Janmabhoomi profit rises 63.25% in the March 2015 Mumbai quarter 9 23rd May 2015 Vyapar Omkar Speciality net profit rises Mumbai 3 10 Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd PAT Up By 2 21st May 2015 JanSamasya Ahmedabad 79.06% 11 Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd PAT Up By 3 22nd May2015 Jamnagar News Jamnagar 79.06% 12 Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd PAT Up By 3 22nd May2015 Oasis of News Ahmedabad 79.06% 13 25th May2015 Bluechip Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd Ahmedabad 15

Online Coverage for Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd

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Daily Market Strategy - Flat 18-May- http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/daily- IIFL start; Some progress to count 1 15 market-strategy-flat-start-some-progress-to-count-on- on! 115051800020_1.html

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20-May- Omkar Speciality EBIDTA falls http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=88323&sid= 11 15 Pharmabiz by 36.7% in Q4, net sales by 2 46.2% OMKAR SPECIALITY 20-May- CHEMICALS LIMITED https://pocketnewsalert.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/omkar- Pocket news 12 15 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS speciality-chemicals-limited-consolidated-results-fy15-pat-up- alert FY15 PAT UP BY 79.06 % AT by-79-06-at-rs-24-28-crore/ RS. 24.28 CRORE 20-May- Board of Omkar Speciality http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/board-of- Business 13 15 Chemicals recommends final omkar-speciality-chemicals-recommends-final-dividend- Standard dividend 115051900712_1.html Omkar Speciality Chemicals 20-May- standalone net profit rises http://www.capitalmarket.com/cmedit/story7- 14 15 Capital Market 17.99% in the March 2015 20.asp?sno=774779

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Omkar Speciality Chemicals (Results E-Coverage)

Ticker & Interview Date Programme Channel Time Duration 19th May 2015 News Zee Business 10:30 AM 4 minutes 19th May 2015 Power Lunch NDTV - Profit 13:52 PM 5 mins 35 seconds

Print Coverage

Financial Chronicle

Date 14th May 2015 Headline Forthcoming Board Meetings Edition Hyderabad Page no. 1

Absolut India Date 20th May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality Chemicals to pay 15% dividend Edition Mumbai Page no. 9

Prabhat Date 21st May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality Chemicals consolidated net profit rises 63.25% in the March quarter Edition Ahmedabad Page no. 3

Veer Arjun Date 21st May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality PAT up by 79% Edition New Delhi Page no. 11

Gujrat Pranam Date 21st May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited's FY15 PAT up by 79.06 % at Rs. 24.28 crore Edition Ahmadabad Page no. 2

Economic Times nd Date 22 May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality Q4 Net Profit rises 63% Edition Mumbai, Ahmadabad Page no. 4

NavGujarat Samay Date 22nd May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited FY15 PAT up by 79.06 % at Rs. 24.28 crore

Edition Ahmadabad Page no. 12

Janmabhoomi Date 22nd May 2015

Headline Omkar Speciality Chemicals consolidated net profit rises 63.25% in the March 2015 quarter

Edition Mumbai Page no. 2

Vyapar Date 23rd May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality net profit rises Edition Mumbai Page no. 3

Jansamasya Date 21st May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality PAT up by 79.06% Edition Ahmedabad Page no. 2

Jamnagar Date 22nd May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality PAT up by 79.06% Edition Jamnagar Page no. 3

Bluechip

Date 25th May 2015 Headline Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd Edition Ahmedabad Page no. 15

Omkar Speciality Ltd Online Coverage

Website Indiainfoline.com Date 18th May 2015 Headlines Daily Market Strategy - Flat start; Some progress to count on! Link http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/daily-market-strategy-flat-start- some-progress-to-count-on-115051800020_1.html

Daily Market Strategy - Flat start; Some progress to count on!

Anil Mascarenhas , IIFL | Mumbai | May 18, 2015 08:27 IST

The outlook is a flat start. FII activity will be in focus as they have pulled out nearly Rs. 17,000 crore in the first two weeks of May.

As the Modi-led government completes one year in office soon, there is reason to cheer going by the fiscal deficit and revenue deficit for the year ended March. IIFL also has reason to cheer as it completes 10 years of listing on the bourses. The ministry has pegged fiscal deficit for 2014- 15 at 4% of GDP against 4.1% provided in the budget. The Union government is firmly committed to path of fiscal consolidation and this is a step forward, the finance ministry was quoted as saying. Revenue deficit is pegged at 2.8% of the GDP as against the revised estimate of 2.9% of GDP; this is a marked improvement over 3.2% for FY14. The outlook is a flat start. FII activity will be in focus as they have pulled out nearly Rs. 17,000 crore in the first two weeks of May. For the Nifty, 8,350 is acting as a tough barrier for almost a month now. Technically speaking, this consolidation at the bottom has taken shape of a bullish Head & Shoulder pattern. A move above the same could result in reversal of the trend. Corporate results on the other hand will continue to pour in with heavyweights like Tata Steel, Colgate and Bajaj Auto to announce their earnings this week. Global cues are quite subdued. US consumer sentiment fell more than expected in May and was at its lowest since October leading to US indices closing flat. Asian markets are mixed with Japan's Nikkei 225 up while Hong Kong's Hang Seng is trading lower. China's Shanghai index is flat for now. Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL& FS) Group has raised $1 billion of financial support from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, signifying increased collaboration between the two nations. The financial support has come amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China. Funds raised will be used toward infrastructure-related financing in India. SEBI has decided to fix ‘strict timelines’ for completing its enforcement actions and ensuring fast—track refund of money collected fraudulently from the investors, says a report. The National Stock Exchange will auction investment limit for foreign investors to buy government debt securities worth Rs. 2,684 crore today. Meanwhile, India’s industrial output growth during March slowed to 2.1%, compared with a reading of 4.1% in February. The trade deficit for April 2015 was estimated at US $ 10992.30 million which was higher than the deficit of US $ 10085.95 million during April 2014. Oil imports during April, 2015 were valued at US $ 7442.92 million which was 42.65 per cent lower than oil imports valued at US $ 12977.83 million in the corresponding period last year. Petrol prices were increased on Friday by Rs 3.13 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre. U.S. shares ended changed on Friday, with the S&P 500 edging up to a record high. The Dow Jones rose 20.32 points, or 0.11 percent, to end at 18,272.56, while Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.50 points, or 0.05 percent, to 5,048.29. Foreign exchange reserves hit an all-time high of $352.13 billion for the week ending May 8, recording a week-on-week growth of $262.4 million, Reserve bank of India data showed. Foreign currency assets, a key component, rose $262.7 million to $327.42 billion. Bharti Airtel Limited said that it has received financing commitments of up to USD 2.5 Billion from China Development Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.The Company signed the term sheets for the financing options in the presence of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who is currently on an official visit to China. Subject to final agreements and requisite approvals, Bharti Airtel can draw these funds over a long availability period, depending on its financing requirements. Shares of Cox and Kings will be in focus after the company has posted a net profit/(loss) after tax, minority interest and share of profit/(loss) of Associates of Rs. 645.688 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as compared to net (loss) of Rs. (462.472) million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Infosys is planning to set up a campus in Shanghai, while Other IT Company such as Wipro is also planning to Set up an Offshore Delivery Centre in China. Future Consumer Enterprise Ltd has announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 15, 2015, has considered and approved discontinuance of the non-core business activity of beauty and wellness undertaken by its wholly owned subsidiary Star and Sitara Wellness Limited. NIIT Ltd has signed strategic agreement with Guian New Area, China in the presence of PM, Narendra Modi. The entire project will be funded by the Government of China. Results: Asian Paints, Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals, Jay Shree Tea, JBM Auto, Asian Star, Ausom Enterprise, Alfred Herbert (India), Axiscades Engineering, Gujarat Borosil, Hazoor Multi Projects, Himachal Futuristic Communications, Honda Siel Power Products, HSIL, Indo Rama Synthetics, KCP, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, MM Forgings, NRB Bearings, Omkar Speciality, Parabolic Drugs, Pudumjee Industries, Rajratan Global Wire, Schablona India, Shivam Autotech, Somany Ceramics, Sterlite Technologies, Styrolution Abs, Transcorp International. Global Data: Victoria Day CAD, House Price Index (Apr) CNY, New Motor Vehicle Sales (YoY) (Apr) AUD, New Motor Vehicle Sales (MoM) (Apr) AUD, Tertiary Industry Index (MoM) (Mar) JPY, Industrial Production (MoM) (Mar) JPY, Industrial Production (YoY) (Mar) JPY, Capacity Utilization (Mar) JPY, Fed's Evans Speech USD, Real Retail Sales (YoY) (Mar) CHF, Global Trade Balance (Mar) EUR, Trade Balance EU (Mar) EUR, German Buba Monthly Report EUR, NAHB Housing Market Index (May) USD, 6-Month Bill Auction USD, 3-Month Bill Auction USD, Producer Price Index - Input (QoQ) (Q1) NZD, Producer Price Index - Output (QoQ) (Q1) NZD. Trends in FII flows: The FIIs were net sellers of Rs383mn in the cash segment on Friday. The domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs5.64bn, as per the provisional figures released by the NSE. In other news in the media: Zuari group is set to have a majority stake of over 53% in Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd as its open offer to buy 36.56% share in the UB group firm for nearly Rs4bn has been successful. (ET) Vedanta is eyeing the expected low interest rates in India to refinance its short-term loans of up to USD1.6bn with long-term options in this fiscal ending March 2016. (ET) HDIL is in talks to sell about 200 acres of land parcels in Baroda and Hyderabad as part of its strategy to offload non-core assets to improve cash-flows and cut debt. (BS) NTPC and Damodar Valley Corporation have outstanding dues of around Rs90bn to Coal India. (BS) Apollo Tyres plans to set up a subsidiary in Malaysia over the next two years as the company aims to increase its global footprint to garner around 15% of the total revenues from exports. (BS) The government may allow a part of the natural gas produced by firms like ONGC and Reliance Industries from new discoveries to be sold at market price as it looks to boost domestic exploration and production. (BS) Tata Power Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Tata Power Ltd, is set to expand its wind power generation capacity by 150MW this fiscal. This will take the company’s installed capacity to more than 700MW. (ET) DCM Shriram Group has set its sights firmly on the future with its commodity interests in sugar, seeds and farm solutions set to expand over the next 3-5 years. The conglomerate, however, will not invest resources to further its urea manufacturing business. (BL) Zop Now has secured the e-commerce based home delivery business of Aditya Birla Retail across its 16 ‘More’ hypermarkets in cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata. (ET) Indraprastha Gas Ltd has hiked the selling price of CNG (for automobiles) and PNG (piped natural gas) by 45 paise a kg and 45 paise per standard cubic metre respectively in Delhi. (BL) Corporation Bank has dropped plans to take over the assets and liabilities of the ailing Maharashtra-based Rupee Co-operative bank. (BL) Finance Minister outlined the road map for the second year of the NDA government which includes making taxation more reasonable and improving the ease of doing business in India. (BS) Private equity deals worth nearly US$2bn were sealed in April this year, registering a jump of nearly three-fold over the same month last year, largely driven by transactions in e-commerce space, says a Grant Thornton report. (BS) In order to take up issues of the capital goods sector, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has constituted a ‘joint task force’ between the Department of Heavy Industry and Confederation of Indian Industry, the industry chamber said in a statement. (BL) The Government has managed to restrict the fiscal deficit to 4% during 2014-15, which is even below the revised estimate announced in the budget. (ET)

Website Indiainfoline.com Date 18th May 2015

Headlines Results watch: Glaxosmithkline Pharma, Asian Paints in focus

Link http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/results-watch-glaxosmithkline- pharma-asian-paints-in-focus-115051800014_1.html

Results watch: Glaxosmithkline Pharma, Asian Paints in focus

The results which are expected today are Asian Paints, Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals, Jay Shree Tea, JBM Auto, Asian Star, Ausom Enterprise, Alfred Herbert (India), Axiscades Engineering, Gujarat Borosil, Hazoor Multi Projects, Himachal Futuristic Communications, Honda Siel Power Products, HSIL, Indo Rama Synthetics, KCP, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, MM Forgings, NRB Bearings, Omkar Speciality, Parabolic Drugs, Pudumjee Industries, Rajratan Global Wire, Schablona India, Shivam Autotech, Somany Ceramics, Sterlite Technologies, Styrolution Abs, Transcorp International.

Website Money Control Date 19th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Special Link http://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/stock_market/corp_notices.php?autono=962205

Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited

Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 18, 2015 has approved the following: (1). Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 8 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015, the Company have formulated and published on its website www.omkarchemicals.com, the Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information", a copy of which is enclosed herewith for your record. (4). Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 9 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015, the Company has formulated the Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for prevention of Insider Trading".

Website Business Standard Date 19th May 2015

Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals consolidated net profit rises 63.25% in the March 2015 quarter

Link http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/omkar-speciality-chemicals- consolidated-net-profit-rises-63-25-in-the-march-2015-quarter- 115051900319_1.html

Omkar Speciality Chemicals consolidated net profit rises 63.25% in the March 2015 quarter Capital Market May 19, 2015 Last Updated at 10:39 IST

Sales decline 0.07% to Rs 73.89 crore Net profit of Omkar Speciality Chemicals rose 63.25% to Rs 5.42 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 as against Rs 3.32 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2014. Sales declined 0.07% to Rs 73.89 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 as against Rs 73.94 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2014. For the full year,net profit rose 79.06% to Rs 24.28 crore in the year ended March 2015 as against Rs 13.56 crore during the previous year ended March 2014. Sales rose 10.34% to Rs 265.13 crore in the year ended March 2015 as against Rs 240.28 crore during the previous year ended March 2014.

Website Mint Date 19th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals informs about Financial Results Link http://money.livemint.com/news/market/company/news/omkar-speciality-chemicals- informs-about-financial-results-374677.aspx

Omkar Speciality Chemicals informs about Financial Results

Omkar Speciality Chemicals has informed about the Financial Results for the period ended March 31, 2015.

The above information is a part of company’s filings submitted to BSE.

Website Mint Date 19th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality recommends dividend Link http://money.livemint.com/news/market/company/news/omkar-speciality-chemicals- recommends-dividend-374672.aspx

Omkar Speciality Chemicals recommends Dividend

Omkar Speciality Chemicals has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 18, 2015, has recommended a dividend of Rs 1.50 (15%) per Equity Share of Rs 10 each for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2015.

The above information is a part of company’s filings submitted to BSE.

Website Shafqana Date 19th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals standalone net profit rises 17.99% in the March 2015 quarter

Link http://in.shafaqna.com/EN/IN/516644

Omkar Speciality Chemicals standalone net profit rises 17.99% in the March 2015 quarter

Website Business Standard Date 19th May 2015

Headlines Outcome of board meeting of Omkar Speciality Chemicals

Link http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/outcome-of-board-meeting-of- omkar-speciality-chemicals-115051900150_1.html

Outcome of board meeting of Omkar Speciality Chemicals

Held on 18 May 2015 Omkar Speciality Chemicals announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 18 May 2015, inter alia, has discussed and approved the following: 1. The Board of Directors has recommended for formulating the scheme of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) named as OSCL ESOP 2015, subject to the approvals of the concerned regulatory authorities and the members of the Company.

2. Constitution/Reconstitution of the various committees of the Board of Directors.

3. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 8 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015, the Company have formulated and published on its website www.omkarchemicals.com, the Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information", a copy of which is enclosed.

4. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 9 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015, the Company has formulated the Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for prevention of Insider Trading".

Website Business Standard Date 19th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals standalone net profit rises 17.99% in the March 2015 quarter Link http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/omkar-speciality-chemicals- standalone-net-profit-rises-17-99-in-the-march-2015-quarter-115051900318_1.html

Sales decline 46.16% to Rs 37.02 crore Net profit of Omkar Speciality Chemicals rose 17.99% to Rs 5.05 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 as against Rs 4.28 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2014. Sales declined 46.16% to Rs 37.02 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 as against Rs 68.76 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2014. For the full year,net profit rose 22.12% to Rs 17.83 crore in the year ended March 2015 as against Rs 14.60 crore during the previous year ended March 2014. Sales declined 7.78% to Rs 193.31 crore in the year ended March 2015 as against Rs 209.62 crore during the previous year ended March 2014.

Particulars Quarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2015Mar. 2014% Var.Mar. 2015Mar. 2014% Var.Sales37.0268.76 -46 193.31209.62 -8 OPM %17.2113.02 -14.9715.70 - PBDT4.068.85 -5422.3126.90 -17 PBT3.816.95 -45 20.3420.80 -2NP5.054.28 18 17.8314.60 22

Website Pharmabiz Date 20th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality EBIDTA falls by 36.7% in Q4, net sales by 46.2% Link http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=88323&sid=2

Omkar Speciality EBIDTA falls by 36.7% in Q4, net sales by 46.2% OurBureau,Mumbai

Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 16:30 Hrs [IST] Omkar Speciality Chemicals, engaged in manufacturing and marketing of chemicals and API, has suffered setback during the fourth quarter ended March 2015 and its net sales declined by 46.2 per cent to Rs. 37.02 crore from Rs. 68.76 crore in the corresponding period of last year.

Its EBIDTA moved down by 36.7 per cent to Rs. 7.60 crore from Rs. 12.04 crore. However, its net profit moved up by 18 per cent to Rs. 5.05 crore from Rs. 4.28croredue to income from tax provision.

The board of directors has recommended equity dividend of 15 per cent for the year 2014-15. Omkar Speciality scrip closed lower by Rs. 4.30 to Rs. 158.60 on BSE today. It reached its yearly highest level at Rs. 184 on January21, 2015.

For the full year ended March 2015, Omkar's net sales declined by 7.8 per cent to Rs. 193.31 crore from Rs. 209.62 crore. However, its net profit moved up by 22.1 per cent to Rs. 17.83 crore from Rs. 14.60 crore mainly due to lower tax provision of Rs. 2.51 crore as against Rs. 6.13 crore in the previous year. Its EPS worked out to Rs. 8.89 as compared to Rs. 7.44 in the last year.

The company has successfully commissioned its Unit No VI, located at Lote Parshuram MIDC, Chiplun in Maharashtra. Its another unit in Ratnagiri district is likely to go on stream in short time. It’s wholly owned subsidiary namely, Lasa Laboratory Pvt Ltd is implementing expansion program and will increase the capacities thereof by five folds. Website Pocket news alert Date 19th May 2015

Headlines OMKAR SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FY15 PAT UP BY 79.06 % AT RS. 24.28 CRORE

Link https://pocketnewsalert.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/omkar-speciality-chemicals-limited- consolidated-results-fy15-pat-up-by-79-06-at-rs-24-28-crore/

Website Business Standard Date 20th May 2015

Headlines Board of Omkar Speciality Chemicals recommends final dividend Link http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/board-of-omkar-speciality-chemicals- recommends-final-dividend-115051900712_1.html

Board of OMkar Speciality Chemicals recommends final dividend Of Rs 1.5 per share Omkar Speciality Chemicals announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 18 May 2015, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 1.5 per equity Share (i.e. 15%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Website Capital Market Date 19th May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals standalone net profit rises 17.99% in the March 2015 quarter

Link http://www.capitalmarket.com/cmedit/story7-20.asp?sno=774779

Omkar Speciality Chemicals standalone net profit rises 17.99% in the March 2015 quarter

Sales decline 46.16% to Rs 37.02 crore

Net profit of Omkar Speciality Chemicals rose 17.99% to Rs 5.05 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 as against Rs 4.28 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2014. Sales declined 46.16% to Rs 37.02 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 as against Rs 68.76 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2014.

For the full year,net profit rose 22.12% to Rs 17.83 crore in the year ended March 2015 as against Rs 14.60 crore during the previous year ended March 2014. Sales declined 7.78% to Rs 193.31 crore in the year ended March 2015 as against Rs 209.62 crore during the previous year ended March 2014.

Particulars Quarter Ended Year Ended Mar. 2015 Mar. 2014 % Var. Mar. 2015 Mar. 2014 % Var. Sales 37.02 68.76 -46 193.31 209.62 -8 OPM % 17.21 13.02 - 14.97 15.70 - PBDT 4.06 8.85 -54 22.31 26.90 -17 PBT 3.81 6.95 -45 20.34 20.80 -2 NP 5.05 4.28 18 17.83 14.60 22

Website Shafqana th Date 20 May 2015 Headlines Board of Omkar Speciality Chemicals recommends final dividend

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Board of Omkar Speciality Chemicals recommends final dividend of Rs 1.5 per share

Website Shafqana

Date 20th May 2015 Headlines Board of Omkar Speciality Chemicals recommends final dividend

Link http://in.shafaqna.com/EN/IN/518071

Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited Consolidated Results FY15 PAT up by 79.06 % at Rs. 24.28 crore- Pocket News Alert

Website IIFL th Date 20 May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals Q4 net profit rises 63%

Link http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/omkar-speciality-chemicals-q4-net- profit-rises-63-115051900817_1.html

Omkar Speciality Chemicals Q4 net profit rises 63%

India Infoline News Service | Mumbai | May 19, 2015 12:45 IST

The company’s PAT margin improved from 4.49% in Q4FY14 to 7.34% in Q4FY15.

The company reported a healthy increase of 63.25% in its Net Profit to Rs. 5.42 crore for Q4FY15, as compared to Rs. 3.32 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal. The company’s PAT margin improved from 4.49% in Q4FY14 to 7.34% in Q4FY15.

Total Income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 stood at Rs. 73.89 crore, as compared to Rs. 73.94 crore in the same period last year.

For the full year period ended March 31, 2015, OSCL’s net profit jumped by 79.06% to Rs. 24.28 crore, as compared to Rs. 13.56 crore of the year ago period. The company’s PAT margin improved from 5.64% in FY14 to 9.16% in FY15.

Total income for FY15 stood at Rs. 265.13 crore, recording a rise of 10.34% as compared to Rs. 240.28 crore during FY14. OSCL’s EBITDA in FY15 stood at Rs. 52.17 crore, up 21.50%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 17.87% in FY14 to 19.68% in FY15.

Commenting on the financial performance of the company Mr. Omkar Herlekar, the Whole Time Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd, said, “The margins have improved considerably as the company is focusing more on speciality chemicals and APIs as compared to commodity chemicals. The margins enjoyed in the former two segments are significantly higher. In the forthcoming fiscal year, the margins are likely to improve further because of higher composition of speciality chemicals and APIs in the total sales.” Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 2.64, up 63.98% as compared with Rs. 1.61 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. For FY15, EPS stood at Rs. 12.03, up 88.26%, as against Rs. 6.39 in FY14.

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 15% per equity share of Rs. 10 each for FY15.

Website Business for Night Date 20th May 2015

Headlines Omkar Speciality PAT Up By 79% Link http://businessfortnight.com/news.php?title=Omkar-Speciality-PAT-Up-By- 79%&post_id=55966

Mumbai, May 19, 2015: Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd (OSCL), a leading company in the field of Speciality Chemicals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), today declared its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2015.The company reported a healthy increase of 63.25% in its Net Profit to Rs. 5.42 crore for Q4FY15, as compared to Rs. 3.32 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal. The company’s PAT margin improved from 4.49% in Q4FY14 to 7.34% in Q4FY15.Total Income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 stood at Rs. 73.89 crore, as compared to Rs. 73.94 crore in the same period last year. OSCL’s Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 14.04 crore, up 21.45%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 15.63% in Q4FY14 to 19.00% in Q4FY15.For the full year period ended March 31, 2015, OSCL’s net profit jumped by 79.06% to Rs. 24.28 crore, as compared to Rs. 13.56 crore of the year ago period. The company’s PAT margin improved from 5.64% in FY14 to 9.16% in FY15.Total income for FY15 stood at Rs. 265.13 crore, recording a rise of 10.34% as compared to Rs. 240.28 crore during FY14. OSCL’s EBITDA in FY15 stood at Rs. 52.17 crore, up 21.50%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 17.87% in FY14 to 19.68% in FY15.Commenting on the financial performance of the company Mr. Omkar Herlekar, the Whole Time Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd, said, “The margins have improved considerably as the company is focusing more on speciality chemicals and APIs as compared to commodity chemicals. The margins enjoyed in the former two segments are significantly higher. In the forthcoming fiscal year, the margins are likely to improve further because of higher composition of speciality chemicals and APIs in the total sales.”Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 2.64, up 63.98% as compared with Rs. 1.61 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. For FY15, EPS stood at Rs. 12.03, up 88.26%, as against Rs. 6.39 in FY14.

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 15% per equity share of Rs. 10 each for FY15.

Website NewsR Date 19th May 2015

Headlines Results of Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd Q4 & FY15

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Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd (OSCL), a leading company in the field of Speciality Chemicals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), today declared its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2015. The company reported a healthy increase of 63.25% in its Net Profit to Rs. 5.42 crore for Q4FY15, as compared to Rs. 3.32 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal. The company’s PAT margin improved from 4.49% in Q4FY14 to 7.34% in Q4FY15.Total Income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 stood at Rs. 73.89 crore, as compared to Rs. 73.94 crore in the same period last year.

OSCL’s Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 14.04 crore, up 21.45%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 15.63% in Q4FY14 to 19.00% in Q4FY15. For the full year period ended March 31, 2015, OSCL’s net profit jumped by 79.06% to Rs. 24.28 crore, as compared to Rs. 13.56 crore of the year ago period. The company’s PAT margin improved from 5.64% in FY14 to 9.16% in FY15.Total income for FY15 stood at Rs. 265.13 crore, recording a rise of 10.34% as compared to Rs. 240.28 crore during FY14. OSCL’s EBITDA in FY15 stood at Rs. 52.17 crore, up 21.50%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 17.87% in FY14 to 19.68% in FY15.

Commenting on the financial performance of the company *Mr. Omkar Herlekar, the Whole Time Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd*, said, “The margins have improved considerably as the company is focusing more on speciality chemicals and APIs as compared to commodity chemicals. The margins enjoyed in the former two segments are significantly higher. In the forthcoming fiscal year, the margins are likely to improve further because of higher composition of speciality chemicals and APIs in the total sales.”

Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 2.64, up 63.98% as compared with Rs. 1.61 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. For FY15, EPS stood at Rs. 12.03, up 88.26%, as against Rs. 6.39 in FY14. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 15% per equity share of Rs. 10 each for FY15.

*About Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited* (www.omkarchemicals.com; BSE: 533317; NSE: OMKARCHEM)

A leading speciality chemicals company, OSCL’s core business is manufacturing of niche lifesaving intermediates, Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (APIs) and Veterinary Growth enhancers. Headquartered at Thane, OSCL has nine units in the state of Maharashtra, India with over 1,100 workforce. The company is fully backward integrated and has an installed capacity of 4,920 MTPA. The Company’s product segments include Iodine Compounds, Selenium Compounds, Intermediates, Resolving Agents, Veterinary Growth Enhancers and APIs which comprises of more than 200 products. The Inorganic Intermediates include Selenium derivatives and Iodine derivatives. These products find applications in various industries like Pharmaceutical Industry, Chemical Industry, Glass Industry, Cosmetics, Ceramic Pigments and Cattle & Poultry Feeds. The company’s association with leading organizations in India and abroad has enabled it to broaden its business, to expand the existing product range and to develop new molecules as per the specific requirements of customers. The company is certified with ISO 9001:2008 and FAMI-QS & GMP.

Website Indian news & times Date 21st May 2015 Headlines Omkar Speciality Chemicals reported a healthy increase of 63.25% in its Net Profit to Rs. 5.42 crore for Q4FY15 Link http://www.indiannewsandtimes.com/2015/05/19/omkar-speciality-chemicals-reported- healthy-increase-63-25-net-profit-rs-5-42-crore-q4fy15/

Website PR Sync Date 21st May 2015 Headlines Results of Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd for Q4 & FY15 Link http://prsync.com/omkar-speciality-chemicals-ltd/results-of-omkar-speciality-chemicals- ltd-for-q--fy-698002/

Mumbai, May 19, 2015: Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd (OSCL), a leading company in the field of Speciality Chemicals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), today declared its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2015. The company reported a healthy increase of 63.25% in its Net Profit to Rs. 5.42 crore for Q4FY15, as compared to Rs. 3.32 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal. The company’s PAT margin improved from 4.49% in Q4FY14 to 7.34% in Q4FY15. Total Income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 stood at Rs. 73.89 crore, as compared to Rs. 73.94 crore in the same period last year. OSCL’s Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 14.04 crore, up 21.45%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 15.63% in Q4FY14 to 19.00% in Q4FY15. For the full year period ended March 31, 2015, OSCL’s net profit jumped by 79.06% to Rs. 24.28 crore, as compared to Rs. 13.56 crore of the year ago period. The company’s PAT margin improved from 5.64% in FY14 to 9.16% in FY15. Total income for FY15 stood at Rs. 265.13 crore, recording a rise of 10.34% as compared to Rs. 240.28 crore during FY14. OSCL’s EBITDA in FY15 stood at Rs. 52.17 crore, up 21.50%. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 17.87% in FY14 to 19.68% in FY15. Commenting on the financial performance of the company Mr. Omkar Herlekar, the Whole Time Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd, said, “The margins have improved considerably as the company is focusing more on speciality chemicals and APIs as compared to commodity chemicals. The margins enjoyed in the former two segments are significantly higher. In the forthcoming fiscal year, the margins are likely to improve further because of higher composition of speciality chemicals and APIs in the total sales.” Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended Q4FY15 stood at Rs. 2.64, up 63.98% as compared with Rs. 1.61 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. For FY15, EPS stood at Rs. 12.03, up 88.26%, as against Rs. 6.39 in FY14. The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 15% per equity share of Rs. 10 each for FY15.

About Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd A leading and listed speciality chemicals company, OSCL, core business is manufacturing of inorganic and organic intermediates and Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (APIs).Headquartered at Thane District, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited has nine units in the state of Maharashtra, India with over 1100 employees. The company is fully backward integrated with a volumetric installed capacity of 4920 MTPA. The Company’s product segments include Iodine Compounds, Selenium Compounds, Intermediates, Resolving Agents and Others (Molybdenum, Cobalt, and Bismuth) and APIs which comprises of more than 200 products. The company is certified with STAR Export House ISO 9001:2008 and FAMI-QS & GMP. It exports its products to about 38 countries, including regulated markets such as Europe, North America, South America, China and other Asian countries and has a diverse customer base from different industry segments like pharmaceutical, chemical, glass, cosmetics, ceramic pigments, animal and poultry feeds etc. More about Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd

Website PR Sync Date 22nd May 2015 Headlines Omkar Special consolidated Mar '15 sales at Rs 73.89 crore Link http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/results/omkar-special-consolidated-mar-15-sales-at- rs-7389-crore_1389999.html

Omkar Special consolidated Mar '15 sales at Rs 73.89 crore Omkar Speciality Chemicals has reported a consolidated total income from operations of Rs 73.89 crore and a net profit of Rs 5.42 crore for the quarter ended Mar '15 0 0Google +0 0 Omkar Speciality Chemicals has reported a consolidated total income from operations of Rs 73.89 crore and a net profit of Rs 5.42 crore for the quarter ended Mar '15. For the quarter ended Mar 2014 the consolidated total income from operations was Rs 73.94 crore and net profit was Rs 3.32 crore. Omkar Special shares closed at 158.60 on May 21, 2015 (NSE) and have given 1.31% returns over the last 6 months and 24.05% over the last 12 months.

Omkar Speciality Chemicals Consolidated Quarterly Results ------in Rs. Cr. ------Mar '15 Dec '14 Mar '14 Net Sales/Income from operations 73.89 70.94 73.94 Other Operating Income ------Total Income From Operations 73.89 70.94 73.94 EXPENDITURE Consumption of Raw Materials 35.76 33.60 24.99 Purchase of Traded Goods 23.94 9.18 28.68 Increase/Decrease in Stocks -13.31 2.19 -1.55 Power & Fuel ------Employees Cost 2.75 3.48 3.50 Depreciation 6.75 1.21 4.08 Excise Duty ------Admin. And Selling Expenses ------R & D Expenses ------Provisions And Contingencies ------Exp. Capitalised ------Other Expenses 10.70 6.40 6.75 P/L Before Other Inc., Int., Excpt. Items & Tax 7.30 14.88 7.48 Other Income 0.05 0.23 2.38 P/L Before Int., Excpt. Items & Tax 7.34 15.11 9.86 Interest 3.98 4.12 3.58 P/L Before Exceptional Items & Tax 3.37 11.00 6.29 Exceptional Items -- -- -0.07 P/L Before Tax 3.37 11.00 6.22 Tax -2.06 3.51 2.90 P/L After Tax from Ordinary Activities 5.42 7.49 3.32 Prior Year Adjustments ------Extra Ordinary Items ------Net Profit/(Loss) For the Period 5.42 7.49 3.32 Minority Interest ------Share Of P/L Of Associates ------Net P/L After M.I & Associates 5.42 7.49 3.32 Equity Share Capital 20.58 20.58 19.63 Reserves Excluding Revaluation Reserves -- -- 114.02 Equity Dividend Rate (%) ------EPS Before Extra Ordinary Basic EPS 2.64 3.64 1.69 Diluted EPS 2.64 3.64 1.61 EPS After Extra Ordinary Basic EPS 2.64 3.64 1.69 Diluted EPS 2.64 3.64 1.61 Public Share Holding No Of Shares (Crores) 0.76 0.76 0.70 Share Holding (%) 36.93 36.96 35.64 Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding a) Pledged/Encumbered - Number of shares (Crores) 0.74 0.68 0.34 - Per. of shares (as a % of the total sh. of prom. and promoter group) 57.05 52.21 26.87 - Per. of shares (as a % of the total Share Cap. of the company) 35.98 32.92 17.30 b) Non-encumbered - Number of shares (Crores) 0.56 0.62 0.92 - Per. of shares (as a % of the total sh. of prom. and promoter group) 42.95 47.79 73.13 - Per. of shares (as a % of the total Share Cap. of the company) 27.09 30.12 47.06 Source : Dion Global Solutions Limited

Website Finance Everyday Date 23rd May 2015 Headlines Omkar Special consolidated Mar '15 sales at Rs 73.89 crore Link http://finance.indiaeveryday.in/fullnews-omkar-special-consolidated-mar-15-sales-at-rs- 73-89-crore-1026-520528.htm

Omkar Special consolidated Mar '15 sales at Rs 73.89 crore Omkar Speciality Chemicals has reported a consolidated total income from operations of Rs 73.89 crore and a net profit of Rs 5.42 crore for the quarter ended Mar '15 0 0Google +0 0 Omkar Speciality Chemicals has reported a consolidated total income from operations of Rs 73.89 crore and a net profit of Rs 5.42 crore for the quarter ended Mar '15. For the quarter ended Mar 2014 the consolidated total income from operations was Rs 73.94 crore and net profit was Rs 3.32 crore. Omkar Special shares closed at 158.60 on May 21, 2015 (NSE) and has given 1.31% returns over the last 6 months and 24.05% over the last 12 months.

Website Finance Everyday Date 22nd May 2015 Headlines Omkar Special consolidated Mar '15 sales at Rs 73.89 crore Link http://in.shafaqna.com/EN/IN/539935

Omkar Special consolidated Mar 15 sales at Rs 73.89 crore Omkar Speciality Chemicals has reported a consolidated total income from operations of Rs 73.89 crore and a net profit of Rs 5.42 crore for the quarter ended Mar 15

Electronic Coverage:-

Date 19th May 2015 Channel Name Zee Business Show Name News

Interview of Mr.Omkar Herlekar on Zee Business

Date 19th May 2015 Channel Name NDTV – Profit Show Name Power Lunch