Asian Paints in Q2 Profit Rises 7.5%, Revenue Growth Strong

ASIANPAINT reported a healthy performance for the second quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit increasing 7.5% year-on-year to ₹1,067.6 crore. Consolidated net sales grew 16.9% to ₹9,953.9 crore, supported by growth in domestic coatings and international markets. However, the company faced pressure on operating margins due to rising raw material costs and supply disruptions. Its PBDIT margin declined to 15.6% from 17.7% in the corresponding quarter last year. The company also announced an interim dividend of ₹5.75 per equity share. Management indicated further calibrated price increases to manage higher input costs. Key Factors to Watch: - Strong revenue growth and improving sales momentum. - Rising raw material costs impacting profitability. - Upcoming price hikes and their impact on margins. - Demand recovery in the domestic decorative paints segment.