JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India) has reported its financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company announced a robust volume growth of 23% in Q4. Alongside financial results, the Board recommended a final dividend of ₹50 per share, announced the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as the new statutory auditor, and named Ms. Ritika Chopra as the new Head of HR.
Strong Finish to Fiscal Year
For the financial year 2025-26, JSW Dulux Limited demonstrated resilience with its retained business, achieving 23% volume growth during the fourth quarter. The company reported full-year revenue from operations of ₹3,599.2 crore. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹50 per share for the financial year 2025-26. Combined with an earlier special interim dividend of ₹156 per share, the total dividend payout for the year reaches ₹206 per share.
Strategic Auditing and Governance Updates
Following the conclusion of the second term of Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP at the upcoming 72nd Annual General Meeting, the company has recommended the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as its new Statutory Auditor. This appointment is proposed for a consecutive period of five years, covering the audits for financial years 2026-27 through 2030-31.
Additionally, the company has appointed M/s. Chandra Wadhwa & Co. as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27 to oversee cost records and audit compliance.
Leadership and Corporate Developments
In a move to strengthen its organizational framework, the Board has approved the appointment of Ms. Ritika Chopra as the Head of HR and Senior Management Personnel, effective May 13, 2026. Ms. Chopra brings extensive experience from leadership roles at major firms including Amazon and the Aditya Birla Group. These updates follow the company’s rebranding and the recent transition to JSW Paints Limited as the new promoter and holding company as of December 2025.
Source: BSE
