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Asian Paints Limited — Q3 FY26
Asian Paints reported a 7.9% volume growth in Q3 FY26, with decorative volume growth at 8.3% including industrial.
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Asian Paints reported a 7.9% volume growth in Q3 FY26, with decorative volume growth at 8.3% including industrial. Value growth lagged at 2.8% (decorative) and 4.4% (overall), reflecting a ~5% volume-value gap due to mix shift toward economy segments. Gross margins hit an all-time high of 44.9% (+200bps YoY) aided by raw material deflation and cost efficiencies. Management maintained EBITDA margin guidance of 18-20%, citing competitive intensity and investments in brand, services, and technology. The B2B and industrial segments grew strongly (17% and 16% respectively), while retail demand remained subdued due to a shorter festive season and prolonged monsoon. Rural outperformed urban. The key risk is sustained weak consumption and competitive pricing pressure from new entrants.
एशियन पेंट्स ने Q3 FY26 में बिक्री की मात्रा में 7.9% की बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की। घरों में इस्तेमाल होने वाले पेंट की बिक्री 8.3% बढ़ी, लेकिन कीमतों के हिसाब से यह बढ़त सिर्फ 2.8% रही। इसका मतलब है कि कंपनी ने सस्ते पेंट ज्यादा बेचे। कच्चे माल की कीमतें सस्ती होने और लागत बचत से कंपनी का मुनाफा 44.9% के सर्वोच्च स्तर पर पहुंच गया। प्रबंधन ने कहा कि प्रतिस्पर्धा और निवेश के चलते मुनाफा 18-20% के आसपास रहेगा। कंपनी का बिजनेस-टू-बिजनेस और औद्योगिक कारोबार 17% और 16% बढ़ा, जबकि खुदरा बिक्री कम रही। गांवों में शहरों से ज्यादा बिक्री हुई। मुख्य चुनौती कमजोर मांग और नई कंपनियों से सस्ते दामों की प्रतिस्पर्धा है।
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Decorative Volume Growth
7.9%
+7.9pp YoY
Q3 FY26 decorative volume growth, driven by strong November-December exit rates despite a short festive season.
Overall Quotings Volume Growth
8.3%
+8.3pp YoY
Volume growth including industrial business, indicating stronger industry-level performance.
Gross Margin
44.9%
+200bps YoY
All-time high gross margin, aided by raw material deflation and cost efficiencies.
Industrial Business Growth (PPG-AP JV)
17%
+17% YoY
Strong growth in auto and general industrial segment, with PBT margin expanding ~300bps YoY.
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Management expects volume growth to sustain in the 8-10% range for Q4 and near term, with value growth around 5-6% due to mix shift.
Industry growth remains muted due to changing consumption patterns, lower painting frequency, and shift to destination weddings.
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