Asian Paints disclosed a 4.8% decrease in its consolidated net profit for the quarter concluding on December 31, 2025. The company’s net profit declined to approximately Rs 1,074 crore from about Rs 1,128 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year. Despite a nearly 4% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 8,867.02 crore, profitability was affected by certain exceptional costs.
The company’s net profit figures encompass exceptional items amounting to Rs 157.61 crore, primarily associated with labor code provisions and an impairment loss post the acquisition of Obgenix Software Private Limited, also known as White Teak. Asian Paints demonstrated a robust operational performance, with Profit before depreciation, interest, tax, other income, and exceptional items (PBDIT) escalating by 8.8% to Rs 1,781 crore from Rs 1,636.7 crore a year earlier.
The PBDIT margin also saw an improvement to 20.1%, compared to 19.2% in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Profit before exceptional items and tax surged by 8.5% to Rs 1,646.7 crore, while net profit before minority interest and exceptional items rose by 7.7% to Rs 1,215.7 crore. However, the final net profit decreased after accounting for exceptional items and minority interest.
Amit Syngle, the Managing Director & CEO of Asian Paints, noted that the quarter’s performance mirrors the sustained momentum achieved through consistent actions across their identified growth strategies amidst competitive intensity and subdued demand conditions in the broader market. Syngle highlighted intensified brand-building efforts, retailing initiatives, and the introduction of innovative product and service offerings.
Subsequent to the quarterly results announcement, Asian Paints shares experienced a negative reaction, dropping approximately 4% in the market during the intra-day session.
