Asian Paints Q3 FY26: Consolidated Net Sales Up 3.9% to ₹8,850 Cr; Standalone Up 2.9% to ₹7,602 Cr
Asian Paints reported Q3 FY26 consolidated net sales of ₹8,850 crores, up 3.9%, and standalone net sales of ₹7,602 crores, up 2.9%. Consolidated PBDIT increased 8.8% to ₹1,781 crores, with margins improving. Standalone PBDIT grew 7.8% to ₹1,627 crores. India Decorative Business showed 7.9% volume growth.
The announcement includes detailed financial results for the quarter and nine months, along with segment-wise performance and management commentary, which are material information for investors and significantly impact the company's valuation and stock performance.
The company reported growth in net sales and PBDIT for both consolidated and standalone results, along with strong volume growth in the decorative segment, indicating positive financial performance despite competitive market conditions.
Asian Paints Limited announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and unaudited consolidated financial results on January 27, 2026.
For the third quarter of FY26, consolidated net sales increased by 3.9% to ₹8,849.7 crores from ₹8,521.5 crores in the same period last year. Consolidated PBDIT grew by 8.8% to ₹1,781.0 crores, with the PBDIT margin improving to 20.1% from 19.2%. Net profit after minority interest decreased by 4.6% to ₹1,059.9 crores.
On a standalone basis, net sales rose by 2.9% to ₹7,601.5 crores. Standalone PBDIT increased by 7.8% to ₹1,626.7 crores, and the PBDIT margin improved to 21.4% from 20.4%. Standalone net profit decreased by 7.1% to ₹1,025.3 crores.
The company highlighted strong volume growth in its India Decorative Business (7.9%) and overall coatings business (4.4%). The international business saw a 6.3% increase in net sales in INR terms. The company also noted an exceptional item of ₹166.53 crores on the standalone basis, including ₹60.56 crores for gratuity and compensated absences due to new labor codes, and ₹105.97 crores impairment loss on investment in Obgenix Software Private Limited. For consolidated results, exceptional items amounted to ₹157.61 crores, including ₹63.74 crores for employee benefits and ₹93.87 crores impairment loss.
Asian Paints will be holding a conference call with investors on January 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. IST to discuss the business and financial performance.
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