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    Asian Paints Q1 FY27 earnings call

    ASIANPAINT
    Consumer Durables·29 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    Asian Paints delivered a strong Q1 FY27 with consolidated net sales up 17.9% and PAT up 39.6%, driven by robust volume and value growth in the decorative segment and significant expansion in international business. PBDIT margins improved by 240 bps to 20.6%. While raw material volatility and competitive intensity remain concerns, the company's focus on premiumization, innovation, and B2B expansion contributed to healthy performance.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated Net Sales increased by 17.9% to ₹10,521 crores in Q1 FY27, driven by strong growth across all businesses.

    • Consolidated PBDIT saw a robust growth of 33.5% to ₹2,169 crores, with PBDIT margin expanding by 240 bps YoY to 20.6%.

    • Consolidated PAT surged by 39.6% to ₹1,559 crores, indicating strong bottom-line performance.

    • Decorative Business (India) achieved a 9.0% volume growth and 16.6% value growth, supported by premiumization and pricing actions.

    • International Business delivered a strong performance with 27% revenue growth and PBT growth almost doubling, with PBT margin improving by 275 bps to 7.9%.

    Concerns

    5

    • Industrial Business (PPGAP) PBT margins were stressed at 15.7%, lower by 119 bps YoY.

    • General Industrial Business (APPC) PBT margins were 6.9%, lower than YoY basis.

    • Volatility in raw material costs and supply chain logistics due to renewed conflict remains a key concern, potentially impacting future margins.

    • Higher cost raw material inventory carried into Q2 is expected to partly affect margins in the upcoming quarter.

    • The White Teak and Bath segments within Home Decor were on the lower side this quarter.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Net Sales₹10,521 Cr+17.9%YoY
    2. 02Gross Margin43.5%
    3. 03PBDIT₹2,169 Cr+33.5%YoY
    4. 04PBDIT Margin20.6%
    5. 05PBT₹2,096 Cr+38.9%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Revenue GrowthPBT Margin
    Decorative Business (India)——
    Decorative Plus Industrial——
    Industrial Business - PPGAP13%15.7%
    Industrial Business - APPC21%6.9%
    International Business27%7.9%
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Overall Volume Growth
    8-10%
    		High
    Profitability
    PBDIT Margin
    18-20%
    		High
    Capacity
    VAM-VAE Manufacturing Capacity
    closer to 150,000 MT
    		Medium
    Project Timeline
    VAM-VAE First Phase Commissioning
    Q2 FY27
    		High
    Margin
    VAM-VAE Cost Competitiveness Impact
    300-500 basis points band
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    VAM-VAE First Phase Commissioning

    Q2 FY27
    CurrentUnder construction
    TargetCommercial operations commence

    Why it matters

    Successful commissioning of the VAM-VAE plant is a major strategic initiative for cost competitiveness and new-generation emulsions.

    The first phase of this initiative will commence by August. We believe this is a very significant area that we will be entering.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Raw material cost volatility and supply chain logistics

    Renewed conflict has intensified volatility across raw material costs and supply chain logistics, keeping the near-term operating environment uncertain. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Competitive intensity

    Competitive intensity seems to be at an all-time high across all segments, including economy, premium, and luxury. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Lower margins in Q2 due to product mix and inventory costs

    Q2 traditionally has lower margins due to product mix, and higher cost raw material inventory from Q1 will partly affect Q2 margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So overall, our definition is that, we look at products which have been launched and it takes time to launch them nationally. Something which is in a three-year time frame is what we look at defining our new products. A lot of these new products are not only in the waterproofing and construction chemical zone. A lot of them are in the emulsion zone, as I spoke of. It would also include absolutely new customer propositions, and in the premium and luxury segment.”

    Analyst questioned the high 17% revenue contribution from innovation and its margin profile, which management clarified spans various categories including premium/luxury and contributes to overall margins.

    asked by Abneesh Roy

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance Overview

    Asian Paints reported a strong Q1 FY27, with consolidated Net Sales growing 17.9% YoY to ₹10,521 crores. This growth was broad-based across all businesses. The company achieved a PBDIT of ₹2,169 crores, marking a 33.5% YoY increase, and a PBDIT margin of 20.6%, which is 240 bps higher than the previous year. PAT also saw a significant jump of 39.6% YoY, reaching ₹1,559 crores.

    02

    Decorative Business (India) and Premiumization

    The Decorative Business in India demonstrated robust performance with a 9.0% volume growth and 16.6% value growth in Q1 FY27. This was attributed to a strong focus on premiumization and strategic pricing actions. New products contributed approximately 17% to overall revenues, highlighting the success of innovation-led propositions. The company noted that rural markets continued to grow ahead of urban markets, a trend observed since Q4 FY26.

    03

    B2B and International Business Growth

    The B2B Projects business maintained strong momentum across buildings, factories, and government segments. The International Business also delivered a strong performance, growing 27% in Q1, with PBT growth almost doubling and PBT margin improving by 275 bps to 7.9%. This growth was broad-based across regions, with Egypt, UAE, Nepal, and Bangladesh performing well, despite challenges in some Middle East geographies.

    04

    VAM-VAE Manufacturing Ecosystem

    Asian Paints is establishing India's first integrated VAM-VAE manufacturing ecosystem, a state-of-the-art initiative. The first phase, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 MT (VAM) and 150,000 MT (VAE), is expected to be commissioned by Q2 FY27. This project is a significant investment aimed at strengthening the company's ability to develop and launch differentiated product propositions, particularly new-generation emulsions, and is expected to contribute 300-500 basis points to gross margins over time⏳.

    05

    Margin Dynamics and Input Costs

    The standalone gross margin remained strong, though there was some pressure in Q1, with the overall weighted average price increase around 7% against a material inflation of about 25%. Management indicated that Q2 traditionally has lower margins due to product mix. The company is focused on cost efficiencies and backward integration to mitigate the impact of raw material volatility, which remains a key concern due to global conflicts.

    06

    Outlook and Strategic Priorities

    For FY27, Asian Paints aims to maintain volume growth in the 8-10% range and PBDIT margins within the 18-20% band. Key priorities for Q2 FY27 include sustaining growth momentum, deepening consumer relevance through innovation and brand-building, and driving cost efficiencies. The company continues to leverage its services as a differentiator, with its 'Beautiful Homes Painting Service' and B2B offerings like 'Total Assure' and 'Smart Assure' gaining traction.

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