Asian Paints Q2 Profit Surges 43% to Rs 994 Crore, Declares Rs 4.5 Interim Dividend

Asian Paints Ltd has reported an impressive 43% rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 994 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2FY26). The strong performance was driven by healthy growth across the company’s decorative, automotive, and industrial paints segments, reflecting resilient consumer demand and effective brand strategies.

Consolidated net sales during the quarter stood at Rs 8,513.7 crore, up 6.4% from Rs 8,003 crore in the corresponding period last year. On a standalone basis, net sales rose 5.8% to Rs 7,336 crore. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 4.5 per share for its shareholders, reinforcing its commitment to delivering consistent returns.

At 3:15 PM on November 12, shares of Asian Paints were trading nearly 5% higher at Rs 2,787 apiece on the NSE, following the strong quarterly results.

Commenting on the performance, Amit Syngle, Managing Director and CEO of Asian Paints Ltd, said, “Our domestic decorative business recorded double-digit volume growth of 10.9% and a 6% value increase despite the extended monsoon. Demand across both urban and rural areas remained strong, supported by regional activations and sustained brand-building initiatives.”

The company’s decorative paints division in India registered a 10.9% volume growth, supported by festive demand and improving consumer sentiment. Growth in the automotive and industrial coatings segments further accelerated the overall domestic coatings business, which saw a 6.7% increase in value.

Asian Paints’ international business also delivered a steady performance, growing 9.9% in reported terms and 10.6% on a constant currency basis, led by strong demand from markets in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Syngle added that continued efforts to improve cost efficiency and strengthen operational margins have yielded positive results. “Even as we invest in brand and retail expansion, we remain committed to driving innovation and creating sustainable value for our stakeholders,” he said.