Aarti Surfactants Limited has announced a downgrade in its credit rating by CARE Ratings Limited. The long-term bank facilities, amounting to ₹208.87 crore, have been downgraded from CARE A-; Stable to CARE BBB+; Stable. This downgrade is attributed to subdued margins observed in the first half of FY26. Additionally, the long-term instruments, specifically redeemable preference shares totaling ₹18.50 crore, have been downgraded from CARE BBB+; Stable to CARE BBB; Stable. The company received the official communication regarding this rating action on December 19, 2025. CARE Ratings confirmed that the representation made by Aarti Surfactants regarding the revision in rating was considered, but an upgrade was not found possible at this time. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company's profitability during the recent financial period.