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Asian Paints Posts Q2 Profit Beat as Margins Expand, Shares Hit 52-Week High

Stronger decorative demand with tighter costs lifted earnings beyond forecasts.

Overview

  • Consolidated net profit rose 43% year-on-year to ₹994 crore on revenue of ₹8,531 crore and EBITDA of ₹1,503 crore, with a 17.6% margin that exceeded Bloomberg estimates.
  • Domestic decorative volumes grew about 11% despite a prolonged monsoon, supporting the rebound in profitability.
  • International sales increased around 10% to ₹846 crore, while industrial segments delivered steady double-digit growth.
  • Home décor categories weakened, with declines in bath fittings, kitchens and white teak businesses reported for the quarter.
  • The board declared an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share with a record date of November 18, as the stock jumped up to 5.7% intraday, closed 4.46% higher and touched a ₹2,839 52-week high.