Asian Paints Reports Strong Q2 FY26 Results, Declares Interim Dividend of ₹4.50, Schedules Concall
Asian Paints announced strong Q2 FY26 results with increased revenue and profit, declared an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share, and scheduled an investor concall. Also, it sold Akzo Nobel shares and approved an amalgamation scheme.
The announcement of strong financial results, including significant growth in profit and revenue, coupled with an interim dividend declaration, has a high impact on investor perception and the company's stock performance. The share sale and amalgamation are also significant corporate actions.
The company reported robust growth in both standalone and consolidated revenue and profit for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. The declaration of an interim dividend further enhances shareholder value, contributing to a positive outlook.
* The Board of Directors of Asian Paints Limited, at their meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, approved the audited standalone and unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. * An interim dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share of face value ₹1 each was declared for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The record date for this dividend is fixed as Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and payment will be made to shareholders on or after Thursday, November 27, 2025. * The company will host an investor conference call on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. IST, where management will discuss the business and financial performance for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. * Standalone financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26) compared to Q2 FY25: * Revenue from operations increased to ₹7,356.29 crore from ₹6,966.78 crore. * Profit for the period significantly rose to ₹955.56 crore from ₹597.36 crore. * Consolidated financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26) compared to Q2 FY25: * Revenue from operations increased to ₹8,531.27 crore from ₹8,027.54 crore. * Profit for the period attributable to owners increased to ₹993.59 crore from ₹694.64 crore. * The company sold its entire holding of 20,10,626 equity shares of Akzo Nobel India Limited on July 9, 2025, at ₹3,651 per share, resulting in a realized gain of ₹637.45 crore (net of tax of ₹50.67 crore). * The Board also approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Asian Paints (Polymers) Private Limited, with the Company, with an appointed date of April 1, 2025, subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals.
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