Paint Stocks
Paint stocks fall up to 2% amid four-day crude oil rally; Asian Paints top loser
Indian paint stocks, including Asian Paints and Berger Paints, fell on January 14 due to rising crude oil prices. Asian Paints shares dropped 2.1%, while Brent and WTI crude futures saw significant gains amid escalating tensions in Iran.
2 min read14 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 2025Mutual funds bought Asian Paints shares worth ₹10,500 cr in June: Is worst over for this erstwhile stock market darling?
Mutual funds invested ₹10,500 crore in Asian Paints, indicating long-term confidence. Analysts remain divided on competitive risks and stock outlook as Grasim and JSW threaten its dominance in the paints sector.
3 min read15 Jul 2025Akzo Nobel India share price jumps over 4% as firm to sell India business to JSW Paints
Akzo Nobel India's shares rose 4.2% after promoters signed a Share Purchase Agreement to sell their entire 74.76% stake to JSW Paints. The deal values shares at ₹2,762, a 16% discount, and JSW Paints may acquire up to 75% ownership post-transaction.
1 min read27 Jun 2025Chart Beat: Indian paint industry revenues drop for the first time in two decades. Rebound ahead?
A number of headwinds are responsible for the industry's feeble growth in FY25, including a general widespread slowdown in consumption and increased competition from the entry of Birla Opus. Are there brighter days ahead?
2 min read20 Jun 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.
3 min read6 Mar 2025