Asian Paints reports 46.8% jump in net profit
Asian Paints just dropped its Q2 results, showing a strong 46.8% jump in net profit to ₹1,018 crore compared to last year.
Sales also grew by 6.4%, hitting ₹8,514 crore—so business is looking pretty solid right now.
Decorative paints segment saw most growth
The main boost came from their decorative paints segment at home, with festive demand and smart marketing helping push up volumes by nearly 11%.
Even international sales did well, growing almost 10% despite tricky weather back home.
Some home decor lines struggled
While paint sales soared, some of Asian Paints's home decor lines struggled—bath fittings and kitchens both saw drops, and white teak products slipped over 15%.
Interim dividend announced, stock closes up
Thanks to this strong run, Asian Paints announced an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share for FY26.
The stock even closed up over 4% on November 12—so investors have something to smile about too.