The paint maker, although, cautioned that disturbances in West Asia, volatility in crude-based derivatives, depreciation of the rupee, and supply-side disturbances would stay monitorable, given the inflationary pressures these may create.
The nation’s second-largest paint maker noticed a 6.1% enhance in consolidated income from operations to Rs 2,868 crore, whereas earnings earlier than curiosity, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) rose 12.6% on 12 months to Rs 481.7 crore within the three months ended March.
“The progressive demand enchancment seen within the earlier quarter continued into the 4th quarter which enabled the achievement of a wholesome quantity development of 11.8% for the quarter,” mentioned Abhijit Roy, managing director, in an announcement. “This development was supported by a qualitative enchancment in combine and softening of uncooked materials costs.”
Gross margins for the March quarter reached 42.3%, the very best in three fiscals. “Gross margins improved sequentially and YoY, aided by beneficial combine enrichment, waning affect of economic system phase worth cuts, and partial profit from withdrawal of anti-dumping obligation on TiO₂,” the corporate mentioned.
For fiscal 2026, Berger Paints posted a consolidated internet revenue of Rs 1,128.8 crore, down 4.6%. Income from operations rose 2.9% to Rs 11,880.3 crore, whereas Ebitda fell 1.2% to Rs 1,833.3 crore. Profitability for the complete 12 months was impacted by the newly notified labour codes and a one-time hit as a result of a warehouse hearth in Barasat, West Bengal.
Forward of the outcomes, shares of Berger Paints closed practically 1.3% decrease at Rs 488.8 apiece on the BSE, in comparison with a 1.9% drop within the benchmark Sensex. The board advisable a dividend of Rs 4 per share for the 12 months.OUTLOOK
The corporate mentioned the staggered worth hikes taken from March onwards are prone to help gross margins amid rising uncooked materials prices, whereas sustained price optimisation initiatives will hold working margins inside the guided vary. Whereas aggressive depth is predicted to stay elevated, the corporate expects development to be led by traction in building chemical compounds, waterproofing and wooden coatings segments, and upcoming product launches.
