Asian Paints Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
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Asian Paints reported weak Q4 FY25 results with consolidated net sales declining 4.3% YoY to ₹8,330 cr, dragged by muted domestic decorative demand, downtrading, and international business headwinds. Decorative India volumes fell 1.8% and value declined 5.2% in Q4, with the company citing suppressed demand and increased competitive intensity that pushed selling expenses higher. Gross margins improved sequentially to 44.9% in Q4 (up ~70 bps YoY) on material deflation and sourcing efficiencies, but PBDIT margin fell ~210 bps to 18.5% reflecting cost pressures. The company took exceptional items totalling ~₹284 cr including a ₹101.3 cr impairment in White Teak, ₹83.7 cr loss on Indonesia divestiture, and ₹77.8 cr goodwill impairment. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹20.55/share, taking FY25 total to ₹24.80 (60% payout).
Weak top-line and margin pressure may weigh on short-term sentiment, though the dividend remains stable and management expects demand to improve in Q1 FY26 on normal monsoon and government spending. Watch for sustained pressure in decorative volumes and the pace of margin recovery as competition stays intense.