Kansai Nerolac Paints Reports Q2 FY2025-26 Financial Results
Filing Summary
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd has released its unaudited financial results for Q2 FY2025-26, reporting a net revenue of Rs. 1871 Crores, marking a 0.4% increase from the previous year. The company’s EBIDTA stood at Rs. 212 Crores, while PBT was Rs. 184 Crores, both showing a decline compared to the same quarter last year. For the half-year period, net revenue reached Rs. 3958 Crores, with a slight growth of 1.1%. The results were approved by the Board of Directors and are in compliance with SEBI regulations.
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of FY2025-26. The company reported a net revenue of Rs. 1871 Crores for the quarter, reflecting a 0.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The Board of Directors approved these results during a meeting held on November 3, 2025. The meeting commenced at 1:50 p.m. and concluded at 6:55 p.m. The results are in accordance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Kansai Nerolac’s EBIDTA was recorded at Rs. 212 Crores, showing a decrease of 1.5% from the previous year. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 184 Crores, a decline of 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. For the six months ending September 30, 2025, the company reported a net revenue of Rs. 3958 Crores, a growth of 1.1% over the same period last year. The EBIDTA for this period was Rs. 524 Crores, and the PBT was Rs. 494 Crores, both reflecting a decrease from the previous year.
The operational scope for Kansai Nerolac during this period included sustained growth in the automotive segment and significant progress in performance coatings. The company also focused on construction chemicals, waterproofing, wood finishes, and projects. The results reflect the company’s strategic focus on these areas, despite challenges such as heavy and extended monsoons affecting the decorative segment.
The timeline for these financial results covers the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2025. The Board of Directors approved the results on November 3, 2025, and necessary arrangements have been made for publishing the results in newspapers as per SEBI regulations.
The entities involved in the financial reporting include Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd and its subsidiaries, such as KNP Japan Private Limited, Kansai Paints Lanka (Private) Limited, Kansai Nerolac Paints (Bangladesh) Limited, and Nerofix Private Limited. The statutory auditors have expressed an unqualified review conclusion on the financial results.
In the context of the market, the domestic paint industry is estimated at around Rs. 77500 Crores as of March 2025. The growth in infrastructure, core sectors, and the automotive and real estate industries is expected to positively impact the overall demand for paint in the long run. Kansai Nerolac’s focus on automotive and performance coatings aligns with these market trends.
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd is a leading paint company in India, known for its industrial paints. The company operates nine manufacturing units across India and has a strong dealer network. Kansai Nerolac manufactures a wide range of products, including decorative paints and industrial coatings for various sectors. The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and strengthening its market position.