Asian Paints Q2 FY26 results: PAT up 43 percent, declares Rs 4.5 interim dividend

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AI summary

Board approved Q2 FY26 results on November 12. Consolidated net sales rose 6.4 percent to Rs 8,514 crores; standalone sales up 5.8 percent to Rs 7,336 crores. Consolidated net profit after minority interest jumped 43 percent to Rs 994 crores. PBDIT margin expanded 220 bps to 17.7 percent. Decorative business volumes grew 10.9 percent. Interim dividend of Rs 4.50 per share declared; record date November 18.

Likely market impact

Strong profit growth and margin expansion show operational improvement. Interim dividend rewards shareholders ahead of year end.