Find enclosed the communication with respect to the final dividend for the financial year ended 31st March 2026
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Asian Paints Board approved FY 2025-26 results and recommended a final dividend of Rs. 23 per equity share (face value Rs. 1). Total dividend for the year is Rs. 27.50 per share, including an interim dividend of Rs. 4.50 already paid in November 2025. Standalone revenue grew 4.1% to Rs. 30,769 crore, while profit after tax rose 18.3% to Rs. 4,244 crore. EPS stood at Rs. 44.27. The auditors (Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP) issued unmodified opinions on both standalone and consolidated financials. Exceptional items of Rs. 379.63 crore were recorded for the full year. The 80th AGM is scheduled for July 9, 2026, with record date June 23, 2026 for the final dividend.
Strong profitability growth with PAT up 18.3% and healthy cash generation (operating cash flow Rs. 6,761 crore) support the dividend payout. The stock may see positive reaction given clean audit opinions and consistent earnings growth.