West & South witnessed good demand East remained disrupted till mid may, post elections demand recovers Demand momentum remains healthy, which will enable paint companies to report midteens value growth in 1QFY27. Primary sales continue to outpace secondary demand on dealer stocking ahead of price hikes. Trade channels don't rule out some consumer deferment in repainting amid inflationary pressures, although no material signs are visible so far. Competitive intensity remains elevated, driven by sustained market share push by Birla Opus and JSW Akzo. We estimate Q1FY27 Sales/EBITDA/PAT for APNT & KNPL to grow by 16.5%/17.9%/18.2% & 13.5%/8.6%/1.3%...