X FACTOR: In 2012 Sudarshan got 5 Star safety ranking from British Safety Council.

Established in 1952 Sudarshan chemicals Limited is a dye & pigment manufacturer in India. In 1952 Sudarshan started manufacturing inorganic
pigments and has since flourished with a breadth of products that cover classical azo pigments, high performance pigments, effect pigments, and pigment dispersions primarily serving the coatings, plastics, inks, and cosmetics markets. The company is headquartered in the Pune city and has manufacturing facilities in Roha & Mahad of Maharashtra. Sudarshan is active in 85 countries & has a sales office in countries such as Netherlands, USA, and China & has 170 channel partners globally. Sudarshan also has 2 dedicated R&D centers globally.

SWOT

STRENGTHS
1. Sudarshan chemical is active in over 85 countries and has over 170 channel partners globally.
2. The company was able to generate net cash for the previous two financial years.
3. Abundant spending on Research and Development Company with zero promoter pledge

WEAKNESSES
1. There was a decline in return on capital employed ratio than the previous financial year.
2. Growing cost for long term projects (YoY) Inefficient use of assets to generate profit.

OPPORTUNITIES
1. Rising disposable incomes may lead to an increase in demand of products such as cosmetics and paints
2. Sudarshan Chemicals can use its extensive R&D in lowering its costs and developing a cost-effective production model.

THREATS
1. Increase in expenses due to rising prices of fuel, raw materials and labour.
2. Delay in projects due to limitations around manpower availability and inability in movement of key technical resources due to Covid disruptions