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Asian Paints Posts Q2 Beat With 43% Profit Jump as Margins Widen

Stronger decorative volumes paired with cost controls lifted earnings.

Overview

  • Consolidated net profit rose to ₹994 crore on revenue of ₹8,531 crore, with EBITDA up 21.3% to ₹1,503 crore and margin expanding to 17.6%, topping estimates.
  • Domestic decorative volumes grew about 10.9–11% despite a prolonged monsoon, supported by festive-season demand and regional activations.
  • The board approved an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share, with a record date of November 18 and payment on or after November 27, 2025.
  • Shares gained roughly 4–6% after the results and touched a fresh 52-week high during the session.
  • International sales increased around 10% to ₹846 crore and industrial segments delivered double-digit growth, while bath fittings, kitchen and white teak categories declined.