The Board of Directors of Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited has, in its meeting held today i.e. on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025, inter alia considered and approved: 1. The Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March, 2025; 2. Recommendation of dividend of 375% (Rs. 3.75 per share) which includes special dividend of 125% (Rs. 1.25 per share) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. This is same as dividend paid for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024. A press release issued on the Audited Financial Results is also enclosed herewith.

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Kansai Nerolac Paints' Board approved audited standalone and consolidated results for Q4 and FY ended 31st March 2025. Standalone revenue from operations rose marginally to Rs. 7,496.71 crore (vs Rs. 7,393.30 crore in FY24), while profit before tax (before exceptional items) dipped slightly to Rs. 907.42 crore from Rs. 923.57 crore. Standalone profit after tax (after exceptionals) fell about 14% to Rs. 1,021.24 crore, dragged by a smaller one-time gain this year. The Board recommended a total dividend of 375% (Rs. 3.75 per share) including a Rs. 1.25 special dividend — unchanged from FY24. Statutory auditors S R B C & Co LLP issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the results.

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Flat dividend for the second year in a row may underwhelm income-seeking investors, and the marginal top-line growth with slight dip in core operating profit signals that core paints business growth remains muted. However, a clean audit report, strong cash generation (operating cash flow improved to Rs. 998.50 crore), and special dividend signal balance sheet strength and shareholder rewards despite weak demand conditions.