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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
A-1 is strengthening its chemical trading and logistics business by moving towards a fully debt-free fleet while expanding capacity. The company’s focus on supply chain control and steady growth highlights its long-term operational strategy
On April 22, 2026, A-1 share price was trading at ₹12.74 as of 10.08 AM. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹13.18 and gained nearly 4%.
A-1 has been part of India's chemical distribution space for over two decades now. Since its incorporation in 2004, the company has quietly gone about its business of trading industrial chemicals and running its own transportation operations. It is not a well known name in the market, but it has built something that seems to matter more in this industry, which is consistency.
In April 2026, A-1 Acid shared a fairly significant update on its logistics side. The company confirmed that more than 90% of its fleet of tankers and vehicles is now completely free of outstanding debt. The remaining balances on the rest of the fleet are expected to be cleared by October 2026. Once that happens, the company will own a fleet of 71 vehicles and tankers outright, with no dues attached.
At the same time, A-1 Acid is adding 10 new multi-axle vehicles and tankers to this fleet. The reason is straightforward, to shorten delivery times, cut reliance on outside transporters, and better handle customer demand. Owning these vehicles without debt hanging over them is expected to make the logistics side of the business more competitive and contribute more meaningfully to revenue.
This update was shared through two formal corporate announcements, with the revised communication on April 13, 2026 confirming the total fleet count of 71 vehicles.
On the domestic side, the company provides a wide range of industrial chemicals. These include Nitric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Ethyl Acetate, Technical Grade Urea, Acetic Acid, Methanol, Calcium Carbonate, Methyl Formate, Formic Acid, Toluene Di-Isocyanate, Hydro Fluoro Sulphasilicic Acid, Nitro Benzene, Sodium Hypo Chlorite, Stable Bleaching Powder, Poly Aluminium Chloride, Oleum (23% and 65%), and Formaldehyde.
For exports, the company supplies Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), Nitric Acid (HNO₃), Sulphuric Acid (H₂SO₄), Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂), Ethyl Acetate, and Glycerin in both IP Grade and Refined Grade.
The company provides transportation services across India through its own fleet of tankers. Deliveries are made based on customer requirements, which means the logistics is not just a support function but a genuine part of how the business earns. Owning its vehicles gives the company better control over delivery timelines, instead of relying on external transporters.
The company's core work revolves around the wholesale trading of acids and industrial chemicals. Apart from being a pure trading house, it also runs its own transportation division. Rather than handing off products to a third party once a deal is done, A-1 Acid manages the movement of goods itself. For a business dealing in chemicals, the task of end-to-end control over the supply chain is not a small thing.
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