Today, the Board of Directors of Akzo Nobel India Limited, a leading paints and coatings company and maker of Dulux Paints, approved the financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025.

Highlights Q1 FY2025-26 (compared with Q1 FY2024-25)

  • Revenue from operations at ₹995.1 crore, down by 4%
  • EBIT from operations at ₹116.2 crore, down by 21%
  • PAT at ₹91.0 crore, down by 21%
  • One-time special Interim Dividend of ₹156/- (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty Six only) per share

Akzo Nobel India Limited Chairman and Managing Director, Rajiv Rajgopal, commented:

“In Q1 of FY2025‑26, our B2B business continued its growth trajectory, while retail was subdued due to tepid consumer demand and heightened competition. Despite margin pressure, we sustained double‑digit profitability and maintained investments in growth initiatives.”

Special interim dividend:

“Expressing gratitude to all our shareholders, the Board is delighted to announce a one-time special interim dividend of ₹ 156/- (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty Six only) per share, inter alia, based on income on slump sale as previously approved by shareholders” added Rajiv Rajgopal.

Recent highlights:

  • In decorative paints, Dulux Maestro – a comprehensive, end-to-end business program for architects and interior designers – was launched during the quarter. With over 2000 design professionals already onboard across 16 key markets, the program is set to expand to 40 cities by the end of this fiscal year. 
  • Three new offerings were introduced across categories in decorative paints: 

–   Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna Matte was launched in the uber-luxury interior emulsion segment., Offering unmatched aesthetics with a 10-year warranty, this ultra-matte finish is ideal for those seeking timeless elegance and quiet luxury

–    In premium exteriors, the newly launched Dulux Weathershield Protect Dustproof Hi-Sheen delivers on the growing consumer preference for sheen-finish. 

–    Tapping into the growing demand for textured finishes in independent homes, Scratch Finish, a high-quality exterior texture was launched.

Interdur range of protective coatings was expanded with the launch of Interdur 1134, a zinc phosphate primer and Interdur 1132, a PU topcoat. This mid-tier anti-corrosive range is designed for application in wide variety of environments including general industries, infrastructure, and maintenance and repair.