Berger Paints India delivered a robust 27.5% year-on-year profit jump in Q4 FY26, fueled by stable revenue gains and enhanced operational efficiency.
Consolidated net profit hit Rs 335.25 crore, up from Rs 262.91 crore last year. Operational income climbed 6.1% to Rs 2,868.03 crore, while EBITDA (excluding other income) rose 12.6% to Rs 481.7 crore from Rs 427.8 crore.
For full FY26, revenue reached Rs 11,880.03 crore versus Rs 11,544.7 crore in FY25, though annual profit dipped to Rs 1,128 crore from Rs 1,182.8 crore.
MD and CEO Abhijit Roy highlighted strong performances from subsidiaries like Bolix SA, Berger Becker Coatings, Berger Nippon, and Berger Rock, which saw double-digit topline and profit growth. SBL Specialty Coatings posted steady revenue and profitability advances.
The board reappointed Roy as MD and CEO for a fresh four-year term, July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2031. He’s led the company since 2012.
For FY27, Berger anticipates gross margin support from March price hikes amid rising raw material costs, with cost optimizations sustaining operating margins in the guided band. Investments in branding, distribution, and urban store expansions will fuel growth.
However, the firm cautioned on headwinds: West Asian tensions, crude derivative volatility, rupee weakness, supply disruptions, and inflation.
Roy’s extended leadership positions Berger for sustained momentum in a challenging paints sector.
