Asian Paints Q2 FY26 results: Rs 4.50 interim dividend, PAT up 60%

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AI summary

Standalone Q2 net sales rose 5.8% YoY to Rs 7,336 crores, profit after tax jumped 60% to Rs 956 crores. Consolidated net sales grew 6.4% to Rs 8,514 crores with PBDIT margin expanding 220 bps to 17.7%. Board declared Rs 4.50 per share interim dividend; record date 18 November. Clean audit opinion from Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP. Exceptional item of Rs 199.82 crores noted.

Likely market impact

Strong margin expansion and earnings growth signal operational improvement. Interim dividend rewards shareholders.