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Strong Fourth Quarter Results
Berger Paints India delivered strong results for the quarter ending March, with net profit climbing 27.8% year-on-year to ₹335 crore from ₹262 crore in the same period last year. This growth was supported by effective operational execution. Revenue from operations increased by 6.1%, reaching ₹2,868 crore compared to ₹2,704 crore previously.
Margin Strength Fuels EBITDA Growth
The company saw its operating margins improve notably, rising to 16.8% from 15.8% in the prior year's quarter. This higher profitability helped drive a 12.6% year-on-year increase in EBITDA, reaching ₹482 crore. These improved financial metrics suggest effective cost controls and pricing power.
Dividend Boost and Leadership Extension
The board also proposed a final dividend of ₹4 per equity share for the fiscal year 2026, which requires shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting. Adding to leadership stability, Abhijit Roy has been reappointed as Managing Director and CEO for another four-year term, starting July 1, 2027.
Stock's Response to Results
Despite the positive financial report, Berger Paints India's shares saw a slight dip, closing 0.98% lower at ₹489.00 on the National Stock Exchange on Tuesday. This subdued market response could indicate that investors had already factored in the strong results or are awaiting other market drivers.