Asian Paints Q2 FY26: Net Profit up 43%, declares Rs 4.50 interim dividend

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AI summary

Asian Paints Q2 FY26 (consolidated): net sales up 6.4% to Rs 8,514 cr, PBDIT up 21.3% to Rs 1,503 cr with margin expanding 220 bps to 17.7%. Net profit after minority interest rose 43% to Rs 994 cr. Standalone sales grew 5.8% to Rs 7,336 cr, margin at 18.5% (up 230 bps). Decorative India volumes up 10.9%, international business up 9.9%. Board declared Rs 4.50 per share interim dividend, record date Nov 18. Exceptional items of about Rs 180-200 cr booked in the quarter.

Likely market impact

Strong profit growth and margin expansion signal operational improvement. Interim dividend rewards shareholders. Positive read for the stock.