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Asian Paints Q2 profit surges 43% to ₹1,480 crore on 20% revenue growth
Asian Paints posted ₹1,480 crore Q2 profit, up 43% YoY on ₹6,005 crore revenue and declared ₹4 interim dividend with new ₹1,000 crore capex plan.
Asian Paints Ltd reported consolidated Q2FY26 net profit of ₹1,480 crore, up 43% year-on-year, driven by higher decorative paint volumes and cost efficiencies. Revenue rose 20% to ₹6,005 crore from ₹4,992 crore last year. Operating margin expanded to 23.1% from 20.4%. The board declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per share and approved a ₹1,000 crore capex plan to upgrade manufacturing facilities.
Shares closed at ₹3,392 after touching a new 52-week high. Asian Paints maintained leadership in the decorative segment and expects steady demand from tier-2 cities through FY26.