Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Mid Cap Stocks: KRBL, Akums, Shakti Pumps Face Challenges
Three mid-cap companies in India—KRBL, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, and Shakti Pumps (India)—are going through a tough time in the stock market.
KRBL, which sells rice and has other businesses, is doing well in exports but is also moving into real estate.
Akums, which makes medicines, is facing lower profits because the prices of some ingredients are dropping.
Shakti Pumps, which makes solar pumps and motors, is dealing with higher costs for materials like steel and copper.
All three companies have plans to grow, but they need to handle these challenges first.
Investors should look at the companies' details before deciding to invest.
KRBL reported a 19% year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 FY26, with strong export growth and plans to monetize land in Ghaziabad.
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals saw a revenue decline in Q2 FY26 due to falling API prices, but is expanding into Zambia through a joint venture.
Shakti Pumps (India) experienced a 5% revenue increase but faced margin pressures from rising raw material costs and GST 2.0 impacts.
All three companies have market caps between ₹5,000 crore and ₹10,000 crore and are trading at lower PE ratios compared to their industry averages.
Investors are advised to evaluate company fundamentals and valuations before making investment decisions.
- Who
- KRBL, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Shakti Pumps (India)
- What
- Three mid-cap companies facing market challenges and potential growth opportunities
- When
- Q2 FY26 financial results and recent market performance
- Where
- India, with KRBL expanding into real estate in Ghaziabad and Akums establishing a facility in Zambia
- Why
- Market conditions, raw material price increases, and API price declines affecting their performance
- KRBL Revenue (Q2 FY26)
- ₹1,511.10 crore
- KRBL Net Profit (Q2 FY26)
- ₹172.1 crore
- KRBL PE Ratio
- 12.4
- KRBL PB Ratio
- 1.4
- Akums Revenue (Q2 FY26)
- ₹1,017.5 crore
- Akums Net Profit (Q2 FY26)
- ₹42.7 crore
- Akums PE Ratio
- 20
- Akums PB Ratio
- 2
- Shakti Pumps Revenue (Q2 FY26)
- ₹666.4 crore
- Shakti Pumps Net Profit (Q2 FY26)
- ₹90.7 crore
- Shakti Pumps PE Ratio
- 20
- Shakti Pumps ROE
- 35.3%
- Shakti Pumps ROCE
- 50.3%
- Shakti Pumps Order Book (as of 7 Nov 2025)
- ₹1,300 crore