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    JSWDULUX

    JSWDULUX
    Consumer Durables·14 May 2026
    Management Summary

    JSW Dulux delivered a robust Q4 FY26, achieving a record 23% volume growth across its decorative and industrial segments, resulting in a 6.2% revenue increase. Despite strategic price corrections and high raw material inflation, the company maintained its EBITDA percentage at 14.4%. Key highlights include a significant real estate sale and a proposed final dividend of INR 50 per share, as the company progresses through its integration and transformation journey amidst a competitive market.

    Highlights

    5

    • Record volume growth of 23% in both decorative and industrial verticals, indicating strong market traction.

    • Revenue grew by 6.2%, one of the strongest performances in the last four quarters.

    • EBITDA percentage was maintained at approximately 14.4%, comparable to the previous year, despite price corrections and elevated raw material costs.

    • Completed the sale of real estate assets, contributing INR 64.8 crores in income.

    • Approved a final dividend of INR 50 per share for the financial year '25-'26.

    Concerns

    4

    • A gap between volume and revenue growth largely due to strategic price and mix corrections.

    • Elevated raw material inflation, hovering between 24% and 25%, leading to margin pressure.

    • Slight decline in PAT and PBT for the quarter.

    • The market remains highly competitive, requiring continuous strategic adjustments.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Volume Growth23%+23%YoY
    2. 02Revenue Growth6.2%+6.2%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Growth (like-for-like)2%+2%YoY
    4. 04EBITDA Percentage14.4%
    5. 05Real Estate Income₹64.8 Cr

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Dividend

    ₹50/share (final)

    Guidance & targets

    2
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Volume Growth
    double-digit growth
    		Medium
    Volume
    Volume Growth
    double-digit growth
    		Medium

    Neutralization of Price Correction Impact

    By September 2026
    CurrentPrice corrections taken in Q3/Q4 FY26, causing gap between volume and revenue.
    TargetImpact to be neutralized.

    Why it matters

    This will indicate if the revenue growth starts aligning with volume growth, improving realization and potentially margins.

    But by September, this will all get neutralized between August and September, this will get neutralized because the impact will be very low.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Elevated Raw Material Inflation

    RMC inflation is hovering between 24% and 25%, translating to a significant impact on pricing and leading to margin pressure. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Gap between Volume and Revenue Growth

    The gap is largely due to strategic price and mix corrections implemented in premium categories to gain competitiveness, which is expected to neutralize by September. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Intense Market Competition

    The market is 'very competitive' with 'aggression from all the players,' impacting margins and requiring continuous strategic adjustments. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Macroeconomic Volatility (Crude & Forex)

    Crude and forex are identified as the two biggest variables challenging the paint industry, making the future unpredictable. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “So yes, the cultural integration, to my mind, so far, early days, is going well. On the second part, which is on the dealer integration, we've only integrated our projects business. Starting in Mumbai and then now in 7 metros in the later of this month, will be integrated teams selling both JSW Dulux and JSW Paints. As far as retail is concerned, that plan is envisaged only early next year because we want to keep the teams at this point of time separate because we have been selling both the brands separately.”

    Addresses the progress and strategy for integrating the acquired business, which is critical for future operational efficiency and market presence.

    asked by Abneesh Roy

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Performance Overview and Key Drivers

    JSW Dulux reported a strong Q4 FY26 with a record 23% volume growth across both decorative and industrial verticals. This led to a 6.2% revenue growth, marking one of the strongest performances in the last four quarters. The company maintained its EBITDA percentage at approximately 14.4%, comparable to the previous year, despite significant market adjustments.

    02

    Strategic Pricing and Margin Management

    The gap between volume and revenue growth was primarily attributed to strategic price and mix corrections initiated in September-October and January-February. These corrections, including reductions in premium categories, aimed to align pricing with competition and improve market penetration. Management noted that raw material inflation remains elevated at 24-25%, posing a challenge to margins, but expects the impact of price corrections to neutralize by September 2026.

    03

    Integration and Transformation Journey

    The company is undergoing a 'massive transformation journey' following the ownership change, including a shift of headquarters from Gurgaon to Mumbai. Cultural integration is progressing well, and systems integration, including a planned SAP implementation, is targeted for completion towards the end of the year. Dealer integration for project business is underway in 7 metros, with retail dealer integration planned for early next year.

    04

    Market Dynamics and Competition

    The paint industry is characterized by intense competition, with management acknowledging 'very competitive pressures.' JSW Dulux has adjusted its pricing to be competitive, particularly in the mid-market segment, where it is now almost equal to Berger. The company expects continued aggression from all players in the market, with clarity on market positions emerging towards the end of the fiscal year.

    05

    Product and Brand Strategy

    In the decorative segment, the company is focusing on strengthening the Dulux Velvet Touch brand and launched a luxury finishes portfolio under this umbrella. In industrial paints, JSW Dulux is gaining traction with new OEM wins and significant project wins in coil, marine, and protective coatings, including the Navi Mumbai Airport project. The brand strategy emphasizes 'best-in-class quality' and making the brand more contemporary and useful.

    06

    Capacity Optimization and Cross-Manufacturing

    As part of the integration, JSW Dulux is implementing cross-manufacturing initiatives. This involves manufacturing JSW Paints products, previously only made in Vijayanagar, across other JSW Dulux plants, and vice versa for certain products from Hyderabad and Thane. Current capacity utilization ranges from 55-60% for decorative paints and 70-80% for industrial products, with plans for future capex to support capacity expansion and localization.

    07

    Real Estate Sale and Dividend

    The company completed the sale of real estate assets in March 2026, generating INR 64.8 crores in income. The Board has approved a final dividend of INR 50 per share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval.

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