Shares of Asian Paints closed 1.94% higher at ₹2,411.90 on Oct 6, reflecting market confidence in the firm’s robust earnings.
The company reported a 39.6% YoY rise in net profit to ₹1,559 crore, up from ₹1,117 crore a year earlier, while revenue grew 18% to ₹10,542 crore from ₹8,938.6 crore.
EBITDA surged 33.5% to ₹2,169 crore, expanding the margin to 20.6% from 18.2% a year earlier. The jump outpaces the industry’s 6% revenue growth in the same quarter.
Asian Paints expects 8‑10% volume growth in FY27, with margins of 18‑20% despite raw‑material volatility. Management credits rural demand and a strong B2B pipeline as drivers.
At its Oct 29 board meeting, the company will consider declaring an interim dividend, if any, with November 4 set as the record date for eligible shareholders.
The firm’s backward‑integration and cost‑saving plans aim to sustain FY27 margins, and the next earnings call is scheduled for Dec 28, where further guidance will be issued.