Quarterly earnings of Asian Paints plummet by 45% in FY25's final quarter.
Asian Paints Q4 Profit Plunges 45% Year-on-Year
Asian Paints, one of India's leading paint companies, reported a net profit of ₹6.92 billion ($81.04 million) for the January-March quarter, marking a substantial 45% decline year-on-year and falling short of analysts' estimates of ₹10.84 billion.
The company's profit dip stems from a combination of weak retail demand for decorative paints and increased competition, leading to a 4.3% year-on-year decline in quarterly sales to ₹83.30 billion.
Consumers have evidently shifted their preferences towards more affordable local brands, placing strain on Asian Paints, as reflected in the sales figures. The company has also incurred a one-time expense of ₹1.83 billion, which includes losses from the sale of its operations in Indonesia, further highlighting the escalating competition in India's paint market.
Although the industrial business segment registered a growth of 6.1%, the overall decline in sales and profitability was more prominent in the decorative segment, with revenue witnessing a 5.2% decline despite a 1.8% volume growth in this segment.
The resilience in the industrial business segment comes from the robust performance in the general industrial and automotive segments. However, the impact of weak demand for decorative paints and downtrading by consumers overshadows the growth in the industrial segment, leading to a decline in the company's overall sales and profitability.
Asian Paints operates under the broad umbrella of Grasim Industries, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSEG), and Amit Syngle serves as the company's managing director.
The update was published on May 9, 2025, at 12:15 PM IST. Readers can stay updated, save articles, and participate in discussions through the Telegram, Facebook, and Copy Link options available on our website.
References[1] - Asian Paints Limited's official press release for its Q4 FY25 results: [2] - Asian Paints' financial performance compared to industry peers, as analyzed by Business Standard: [3] - A detailed analysis of Asian Paints' Q4 FY25 results by Reuters: [4] - Economic factors impacting consumer spending in India, as discussed by Livemint: [5] - Market research on the decorative paints market in India, as published by Grand View Research:
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- In the wake of the weak sales and profitability reported by Asian Paints, finance analysts and news outlets may focus their coverage on the escalating competition in India's paint market, providing insightful news and analysis for investors and businesses alike.
