Asian Paints declares interim dividend, reports strong Q2 FY26 results

Asian Paints announced on November 12, 2025, that its board of directors approved an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The record date for this dividend is November 18, 2025, with payment scheduled on or after November 27, 2025. The company also reported audited standalone and unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.

Key financial highlights for Q2 FY26 include a 6.4% increase in consolidated net sales to ₹8,513.7 crores, and a 21.3% rise in consolidated PBDIT to ₹1,503.4 crores. Standalone net sales grew by 5.8% to ₹7,335.9 crores, with standalone PBDIT up 21.0% to ₹1,359.1 crores. Decorative business volume grew by 10.9%, and international business sales increased by 9.9% to ₹846.0 crores.

In other news, Asian Paints announced the postponement of commercial production at its new water-based paint manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The company expects to commission the plant within three years from the date of receiving environmental clearance, with no impact on government incentives. An investor conference was held on November 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. IST.