Berger Paints India Limited reported stable revenue performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, while profitability declined due to scale impact, continued brand investments and market uncertainties. Consolidated revenue from operations rose marginally by 0.3% year-on-year to ₹2,984 crore, while EBITDA remained almost flat at ₹471 crore. Net profit declined 8.3% to ₹271.3 crore. Standalone revenue increased 0.4% to ₹2,595 crore, with net profit slipping 2.5% to ₹298.4 crore.
For the nine-month period, consolidated revenue grew 1.9% to ₹9,012.2 crore, though EBITDA fell 5.4% and net profit declined 13.8% to ₹792.8 crore. The company said extended monsoons and a shortened festive season impacted October demand, but recovery in subsequent months supported 8.5% quarterly volume growth. Waterproofing, construction chemicals, wood coatings and automotive coatings segments posted healthy growth, while joint ventures recorded robust double-digit expansion. However, forex volatility and geopolitical uncertainties remain near-term risks.
Operations at STP Limited have normalized after a temporary shutdown, while SBL Specialty Coatings was impacted by slower export demand and one-time expenses related to a new plant. Berger Paints also reported an ESG score of 64 from NSE, placing it ahead of several industry peers.
Dealers in Kolkata reported improving decorative paint demand toward the end of the quarter, particularly in waterproofing and renovation segments. Trade participants expect demand to strengthen further with rising urban housing activity and infrastructure spending across eastern India.
