Asian Paints
Asian Paints is growing, with Q1 FY27 revenue up 18% to ₹10,542 cr and consolidated net profit up 39.6% to ₹1,559 cr, and it guides to 8-10% volume growth for FY27 (CNBC-TV18, 6 Oct). Dealer stock of 2.5–3 months and Brent near $97 squeeze margins (Mint, 5 Oct), while Birla Opus, JSW Dulux and Pidilite push for its customers (exchange4media, 8 Oct).
What it means Rival paint makers face a leader with growth and profit, and a new Dahej VAE plant, to defend share.
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From 5 stories, the newest dated 8 Oct 2026. Summary written 11 Oct 2026. Newer developments are under Latest moves.
Asian Paints is an Indian paint company with an India decorative paints business and a Beautiful Homes painting service. [1] source: ET BrandEquity[2] source: Business Standard
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In October 2026 it launched a campaign with Ogilvy India that ties the painting service to wedding preparation. The campaign showcases Sabyasachi-designed wallpapers and an AI Colour Visualizer that previews shades before painting begins. [1] source: ET BrandEquity
Asian Paints reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹10,542 crore, up 18%, and consolidated net profit of ₹1,559 crore, up 39.6%. [3] source: CNBC-TV18 Its FY27 volume growth guidance is 8-10%. [3] source: CNBC-TV18 Its board is to consider an interim dividend on October 29, with November 4 set as the record date. [3] source: CNBC-TV18 For the March quarter of FY26, it reported consolidated net profit of ₹1,172.1 crore, up 69.3 per cent, and its India decorative paints business recorded 12.4 per cent volume growth. [2] source: Business Standard Mint reported in September 2026 that Asian Paints faces an expected 400 basis points sequential gross-margin contraction in Q2FY27, as crude's 70% jump in 2026 raises input costs. [4] source: Mint
Exchange4media reported in October 2026 that Birla Opus, JSW's Dulux and Pidilite are challenging Asian Paints ahead of Diwali. [5] source: exchange4media Mint also cites competition from Birla Opus and JSW Dulux. [4] source: Mint
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How fast is Asian Paints growing in India?
Asian Paints reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹10,542 crore, up 18%, and consolidated net profit of ₹1,559 crore, up 39.6%. [3] source: CNBC-TV18
Who are Asian Paints' main competitors?
Asian Paints is being challenged by Birla Opus, JSW's Dulux and Pidilite ahead of Diwali, according to exchange4media in October 2026. Mint also cites competition from Birla Opus and JSW Dulux. [5] source: exchange4media[4] source: Mint
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