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We believe that demand conditions in the Indian paint industry have likely bottomed out, and we expect a gradual recovery over the upcoming quarters.

Indigo Paints’ (INDIGOPN) standalone sales were flat YoY in 1QFY26 due to consistent demand headwinds and the early onset of monsoon. Apple Chemie’s (subsidiary) sales declined 18% YoY.

industrial paints which is 45% of its sales (highest industrial paints share in sustained gains from paint+ innovations and 3) guidance of steady 13-14% EBITDA margin led by better product mix and improving demand scenario....

With an upside of 1% from the CMP, we maintain our HOLD rating on the stock.

We expect competition intensity is likely to persist in the short term, however, the demand scenario may pick up due to better forecasts on monsoon and moderation in inflation, which may drive the decorative demand....

Berger's profitability surged in the quarter, driven by increased volume and effective cost-saving measures. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade concerns and currency fluctuations, the outlook for the company remains positive. The decorative segment is expected to drive growth in the coming quarters, fuelled by rising urban demand, increased disposable incomes (due to recent tax incentives), and decreasing inflation. With a surplus of cash, Berger is well-positioned to expand its manufacturing capacity and capitalise on future opportunities. The company's gain...

IPL’s Q4FY25 numbers were muted as sluggishness in the paints industry continued to impact performance. Consolidated revenues grew 0.7% y-o-y to Rs. 388 crore (versus our expectation of Rs. 389 crore).

Quarterly Update Q4FY25

Indigo Paints (INDIGOPN)’s standalone sales were flat YoY in 4QFY25 due to consistent demand headwinds. The paint industry saw a 1% YoY decline in 4Q. Apple Chemie (subsidiary) sales grew 8% YoY. Consolidated sales inched up 1% YoY to INR3.9b (in line).

We expect the demand environment is likely to remain weak in coming quarters while increasing competition intensity in the sector will impact the outlook. we further reduce FY26/FY27 earnings by 7/8%, respectively....

APNT aims for single digit value growth, with 18-20% EBITDA margins in FY26 APNT has given a cautious outlook for FY26 with single digit topline growth and EBIDTA margins in the band of 18-20%. Demand scenario has been tepid and organized decorative demand has seen a decline in FY25. Rural and tier3/4 demand is better than urban India, however normal monsoons benefit of tax cuts and benign inflation. The competitive intensity remains high in decorative paints; however current discounts and the pricing environment are...

Asian Paints (APNT) posted a weak 4QFY25, with consolidated/standalone revenue declining 4%/5% YoY (lower than est). Domestic volume grew 1.8% YoY.

loyalty and influencer program and new innovations and launches. positive Outlook in non-auto industrials remains positive led by strong order pipeline across Infra, Railways, Powder coatings etc. Competitive intensity remains intense in decorative segment as full impact of new players like Birla Opus, JK Maxx and JSW is yet to play out fully. However, margins are likely to improve in FY26 given benign input costs. We estimate a CAGR of 6.7% in sales and 11% IN PAT over FY25-27. We value the stock at 28xMar27 EPS (No change) and assign a target price of Rs284 (Rs288 earlier)....

Industrial business would be key growth driver with auto to focus on business expansion through new business segments. We attended the Kansai India business strategy call (Part of Kansai Paint...

Kansai Nerolac Paints’ promoter company, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Japan, hosted an investors’ meet to discuss their India market strategy under the new management. The management discussed their shorter-term (3 years) and longer-term (till 2030) business strategy in detail.

Quarterly Update Q3FY25

Indigo Paints (INDIGOPN)’s standalone sales declined 4% YoY in 3QFY25 due to consistent pressure on demand. The paint industry dipped 4% YoY in 3Q. Apple Chemie (subsidiary) clocked a robust sales growth of 21% YoY.