Berger Paints India Limited announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company reported revenue growth of 1.9% in consolidated terms. However, net profit saw a decline of 23.5% compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The extended monsoon season impacted demand, affecting overall profitability despite efforts to improve market share.
Q2 FY26 Financial Performance
Berger Paints India Limited has released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26). Key highlights from the consolidated results include:
- Revenue from Operations: Rs. 2,827.5 crores, a 1.9% increase year-over-year.
- EBITDA (excluding other income): Rs. 352.3 crores, a decrease of 18.9% year-over-year.
- Net Profit: Rs. 206.4 crores, a decline of 23.5% compared to last year.
Standalone Performance Highlights
The company’s standalone performance for Q2 FY26 also showed mixed results:
- Revenue from Operations: Rs. 2,458.5 crores, up by 1.1% year-over-year.
- EBITDA (excluding other income): Rs. 311.2 crores, down by 18.8% year-over-year.
- Net Profit: Rs. 176.3 crores, a 23.0% decrease compared to the previous year.
H1 FY26 Consolidated Results
For the half year ended September 30, 2025, Berger Paints reported the following consolidated results:
- Revenue from Operations: Rs. 6,028.3 crores, an increase of 2.8% year-over-year.
- EBITDA (excluding other income): Rs. 880.7 crores, a decline of 7.9% year-over-year.
- Net Profit: Rs. 521.4 crores, a decrease of 16.4% compared to the last year.
H1 FY26 Standalone Results
The standalone results for the half year showcased the following:
- Revenue from Operations: Rs. 5,321.1 crores, representing an increase of 1.6%.
- EBITDA (excluding other income): Rs. 810.7 crores, reflecting a decrease of 6.5%.
- Net Profit: Rs. 470.0 crores, indicating a decline of 12.1%.
Management Commentary
According to Abhijit Roy, Managing Director & CEO of Berger Paints India Limited, the extended monsoon season led to a muted demand scenario. Despite this, the company was able to deliver high single-digit volume growths and improve its market share. He also noted that profitability was impacted by a negative scale effect and adverse product mix. The company continues to focus on waterproofing, construction chemicals, and wood coatings segments.
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