Asian Paints Chairman's Speech at 80th AGM Highlights FY26 Performance & Future Outlook
Asian Paints' Chairman's speech at the 80th AGM detailed FY26 performance: net sales ₹35,516 crore (up 5.1%), net profit ₹4,325.4 crore (up 17.9%). A final dividend of ₹23.00 per share is recommended. The company is investing in VAM-VAE manufacturing and expanded its network by 6,000 touchpoints. Price increases of 12% were implemented due to rising costs.
The announcement covers the company's overall performance, strategic direction, significant investments, dividend policy, and leadership changes, all of which are material to investors and stakeholders.
The Chairman's speech highlights resilience, strong financial performance with growth in sales and profit, strategic investments, and commitment to stakeholders, despite challenging market conditions. The dividend increase and ESG progress further contribute to a positive sentiment.
Asian Paints Limited's Chairman, Mr. R Seshasayee, delivered his speech at the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 9, 2026. He reflected on the financial year 2025-26, acknowledging global uncertainties including trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions, compounded by the West Asia conflict's impact on energy costs.
Despite industry headwinds such as a prolonged monsoon affecting the festive season and increased competitive intensity, Asian Paints demonstrated resilience and agility. The company strengthened its business fundamentals, sharpened market execution, and continued long-term capability investments. New product launches contributed approximately 16 percent to revenues, with innovations like SmartCare Damp Secure, Apcolite All Protek, and WoodTech PU Gold being introduced. The ColourNext Lab was established for color research.
Service-led platforms like Beautiful Homes Painting Service, Total Assure, Metacare, and Smart Assure were strengthened. The company expanded its distribution network by adding nearly 6,000 new retail touchpoints and built scale in the institutional and projects space with the AP Assure digital platform. The industrial joint venture with PPG Group was extended for 15 years.
A significant strategic initiative is the backward integration project at Dahej, building India's first integrated VAM-VAE manufacturing ecosystem with a capacity of 150,000 MT of VAE and 100,000 MT of VAM, aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience and reducing import dependence. A white cement facility in Fujairah, UAE, was also commissioned.
Financially, consolidated net sales grew by 5.1 percent to ₹35,516 crores. Consolidated operating margins (PBDIT) expanded to 18.9 percent from 17.8 percent, and net profit after minority interest increased by 17.9 percent to ₹4,325.4 crores.
The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹23.00 per equity share, making the total dividend for FY25-26 ₹27.50 per equity share, an 11 percent increase from the previous year. The company is progressing well towards its 2030 ESG targets, with water replenishment at 589 percent and renewable energy meeting 56.5 percent of electricity needs. Greenhouse gas footprint reduction exceeded 139,000 tonnes. Product stewardship initiatives include lead-free coatings and 40 percent recycled plastic in packaging.
In terms of governance, Mr. Sudhir Sitapati was appointed as an Additional Director (Independent Director). The proposed re-appointment of Mr. Milind Sarwate as an Independent Director was mentioned, along with the retirement and potential re-appointment of Non-Executive Promoter Directors Mr. Manish Choksi and Ms. Amrita Vakil.
Looking ahead, the company implemented measured price increases of approximately 12 percent to mitigate raw material cost inflation due to the West Asia conflict, while balancing the need to protect consumer demand. The Chairman concluded by emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation, execution, and creating enduring value, marking his final year as Chairman.
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