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Asian Paints Q1 Net Profit Falls 6% to ₹1,100 Cr, Meets Estimates

Asian Paints posted a 6% year-on-year decline in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, coming in at ₹1,100 crore. Revenue also fell slightly to ₹8,939 crore. The results were broadly in line with analyst expectations.

Q1FY26 Financial Highlights

  • Net Profit: ₹1,100 crore in Q1FY26, down 6% from ₹1,170 crore in Q1FY25

  • Revenue: ₹8,939 crore vs ₹8,970 crore YoY

  • The earnings were in line with estimates, as per a Moneycontrol poll of 7 brokerages, which had forecasted net profit at ₹1,099 crore and revenue at ₹8,905 crore.

The company’s performance reflects muted demand and operational challenges during the quarter, affecting profitability despite stable topline numbers.

Also Read: NSE Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 10% QoQ to ₹2,924 Cr, Revenue Up 9%

Market Reaction

As of 2:20 PM on July 29, Asian Paints shares were trading 1% higher at ₹2,381 per share. The stock’s positive movement suggests the earnings were already factored in by the market.

Quick Analysis / What This Means

The Q1 results of Asian Paints show that while profit and revenue dipped marginally, the market had already anticipated the outcome. The in-line performance has helped avoid any major negative stock reaction, showing investor confidence in the company’s long-term strategy.

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