Berger Paints India Ltd, engaged in manufacturing and selling paints, reported modest revenue increase but lower profitability for Q2FY26 amid weak exterior sales and higher expenses.
Financial Highlights:
- Revenues rose 1.87% year-on-year to ₹2,827 crore from ₹2,775 crore.
- Total expenses increased 5.85% to ₹2,589 crore from ₹2,446 crore.
- Consolidated net profit fell 23.7% to ₹206 crore from ₹270 crore.
- Earnings per share declined 23.38% to ₹1.77 from ₹2.31.
Challenges from extended monsoon, adverse product mix, and elevated brand investments pressured margins (EBITDA down 18.9% to ₹352 crore).
Outlook:
Berger Paints India Ltd focuses on market share gains, network expansion, and growth in waterproofing/wood coatings to drive recovery.
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