JSW Dulux sets October 22 record date for 1:10 stock split as Q1 profit declines

JSW Dulux has fixed October 22, 2026 as the record date for its 1:10 stock split, reducing face value from ₹10 to Re 1. The paints company reported Q1 FY27 net profit of ₹79.7 crore, down 12.4% year on year, while revenue fell 2.82% to ₹965 crore amid competitive and input-cost pressures.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 18:28 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 18:33 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

JSW Dulux fixed October 22, 2026 as the record date for a 1:10 stock split. The paints maker reported lower Q1 FY27 profit and revenue, while industry players

Key facts

  • 1:10 stock split
  • Record date: October 22, 2026
  • Face value: ₹10 to Re 1
  • JSW Paints acquired 60.76% stake in December 2025
  • Q1 FY27 net profit: ₹79.7 crore, down 12.4% YoY
  • Q1 FY27 revenue: ₹965 crore, down 2.82% YoY
  • JSW Group: $23 billion

Why this matters

JSW Dulux’s softer Q1 performance highlights a challenged paints market where scale, distribution reach, procurement advantages and selective consolidation could become increasingly strategic.

What to watch

  • Q2 FY27 volume growth versus reported revenue growth
  • Gross-margin trend and titanium dioxide, crude-derivative and packaging-cost movements
  • Dealer-channel inventory levels and competitor discounting intensity
  • Management guidance on market-share trajectory and FY27 margin recovery
  • Post-split adjusted share-price performance, delivery volumes and retail shareholder data
  • Expect elevated turnover and possible price volatility ahead of and immediately after the October 22 record date.
  • Monitor whether management increases trade schemes, dealer commissions or advertising to defend paint-market share.
  • Watch for analyst estimate revisions and management commentary on volume growth, pricing discipline and raw-material inflation.
  • Assess whether the split is followed by improved retail ownership, higher delivery volumes and more active derivatives or institutional participation.