Sector: Paints /Mid-Cap | Earnings Update 3QFY18 Background: Berger Paints is the second largest decorative paint company. Company has seven manufacturing facilities spread across India, besides four overseas manufacturing facilities. The company has second largest distribution network of ~11,500 active dealers and ~12,000 tinting machines. Berger has a strong presence in East and North India, which accounts for 60% of its distribution network while South & West India accounts 40% of distribution network. Company derives ~80% of revenue from decorative paints and the rest from industrial paints of which Automotives accounts for 8%, powder coating accounts for 2% and other industries accounts for 10%. It has strong brands like Berger Silk, Berger Rangoli, Berger Illusions, Berger Weather Coat and Jadoo Enamel....