Asian Paints posts 18% FY26 profit jump, flags West Asia war as demand risk
FY26 revenue rose 5% to ₹35,583 cr and PAT climbed 18% to ₹4,325 cr, with Q4 PAT surging 69%. Company absorbed part of 20% input inflation via 10.5-11% price hikes, delivering 8.7% volume growth. But West Asia conflict, competitive discounting from Berger and Kansai Nerolac cloud outlook. Shares slipped 0.6% to ₹2,688.
Asian Paints beat FY26 revenue estimates with 5% growth and 18% profit rise, but flagged West Asia war as a demand risk. Took 11% price hike absorbing part of 20% input inflation; competitive intensity and discounting remain high.
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