Paint Sector
Berger Paints warns of softer demand due to inflation as FY26 profit falls 4.5%
India’s second-largest paint-maker is turning to staggered price hikes and a sports-heavy ad strategy to combat rising input costs and other disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.
3 min read12 May 2026ITC veteran Sachin Sahay frontrunner in CEO race at Birla Opus
Sachin Sahay, ITC Ltd's sales operations head, is likely to become CEO of Birla Opus, succeeding Rakshit Hargave. Sahay has 23 years of experience at ITC and will face challenges in a competitive paints market. Hargave has joined Britannia as CEO after his departure.
2 min read13 Jan 2026Paint stocks in focus: Berger Paints, Kansai Nerolac report weak Q2; brokerages cut target prices
Berger Paints and Kansai Nerolac reported disappointing Q2FY26 results due to extended monsoon and competition. Berger's net profit dropped 23.6%, while Kansai Nerolac's profit rose 11.3%. Both companies anticipate demand recovery in H2FY26 driven by festive seasons.
3 min read5 Nov 2025Asian Paints, Berger to Kansai: Paint stocks jump up to 16% in 6 months. Are they a good bet ahead of festive season?
Paint stocks are experiencing a positive trend with Asian Paints and Indigo Paints leading gains ahead of the festive season. Analysts predict demand growth despite potential regional slowdowns, with recovery expected in Q3 as conditions improve for painting activities.
2 min read17 Sep 2025Can Asian Paints’ battered stock regain its former glory?
Valuations have cooled to historical averages, and a recovery in housing, government spending, and rural demand could revive growth. But beware the risks.
7 min read3 Sep 2025CCI probes us every time a new player enters the market, Asian Paints tells Bombay High Court
Senior counsel Darius Khambata argued that the 1 July CCI order was issued without proper consideration or ‘any application of mind’, and said the company faces a similar investigation every time a new player enters the market.
3 min read6 Aug 2025Paint stocks surge up to 2.5% as crude oil prices crash nearly 4%; Berger Paints among top gainers
Stock market today: Indian paint stocks, including Asian Paints and Berger Paints, rose today due to falling crude oil prices, which benefit input costs and profitability in the industry. Berger Paints increased by 2.40%, while Asian Paints climbed by 2.16%.
2 min read5 May 2025Paint stocks surge up to 5% as Brent crude prices hit 3-year low; Asian Paints among lead gainers
Shares of Kamdhenu Ventures jumped 5% to ₹11.20 apiece. Asian Paints also climbed 3.1% to ₹2,231 apiece. Berger Paints (India) saw its stock rise 3.6% to ₹501 per share, while Kansai Nerolac Paints and Akzo Nobel India experienced gains of 2.6% and 3.5%, respectively.
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