Paint Company Shares
Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama
The brokerage sees brighter prospects for these emerging contenders (Berger & Indigo) in the second half of FY25 (H2FY25), citing several headwinds for Asian Paints that could limit its growth
 "Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama")
Near-term outlook remains strong for India's listed paint companies
A bigger canvas for volumes likely in double digits, while margins could expand on lower costs
 "Near-term outlook remains strong for India's listed paint companies")
Easing raw material prices likely to aid margins of Asian Paints
Sales performance in the festival season was muted; volumes expected to recover
 "Easing raw material prices likely to aid margins of Asian Paints")
Demand recovery a rosy picture for paint companies in Apr-Jun quarter
Listed paint companies could report over 30 per cent revenue growth year-on-year (YoY), aided by double-digit volume growth in decorative paints and cumulative gains from pricing action
 "Demand recovery a rosy picture for paint companies in Apr-Jun quarter")
JSW Paints eyes spot among top three players in the country by 2025
JSW Paints, which is present in the south and west of the country, is looking to launch in the north and the east
 "JSW Paints eyes spot among top three players in the country by 2025")
Pallid past, better future for paint firms; price hikes to support earnings
Analysts foresee some cost saving measures to provide additional support to the paint companies' Ebitda margin
 "Pallid past, better future for paint firms; price hikes to support earnings")
