ASIAN PAINTS LTD.

Asian Paints Limited has received a disclosure under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, from its promoter, Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited. The disclosure pertains to the release of encumbrances on shares. Smiti Holding has released 61,67,000 shares, which represent 0.64% of the total share capital, from a pledge to Tata Capital Limited through Security Trustee IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited. This action results in a post-release holding of 3,42,17,000 shares, constituting 3.57% of the total share capital for Smiti Holding. The release is attributed to loan repayment.

Asian Paints Limited has received and approved a trading plan from Mr. Subrahmanya Shreepathi, a Designated Person and General Manager - Technology, Research & Technology. The plan, approved on August 12, 2026, outlines the intention to sell 83 shares of the company between December 14, 2026, and December 18, 2026. This action is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal code of conduct. Mr. Shreepathi has affirmed his understanding and commitment to abide by these regulations.

Satyen A. Gandhi, a promoter of Asian Paints Limited, has created an encumbrance by pledging 13,91,500 shares, representing 0.15% of the total share capital. This action was taken on August 10, 2026, as collateral for a business loan. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges on August 11, 2026, in accordance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The shares were pledged in favour of Julius Baer Capital (India) Pvt. Ltd. This event impacts the promoter's direct holding and creates a lien on a portion of their stake in the company.

Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited, a promoter of Asian Paints Limited, has disclosed the creation of an encumbrance (pledge) on 3,62,18,000 equity shares, representing 3.78% of the total share capital. This pledge was created on August 6, 2026, for a loan from Bajaj Finance Limited. The disclosure was made on August 7, 2026, under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Smiti Holding's total promoter holding in Asian Paints is 5,14,42,638 shares (5.36% of total share capital).

Asian Paints Limited conducted its 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, via video conference. The meeting commenced at 11:00 a.m. IST and concluded at 12:57 p.m. IST. The minutes of the AGM are available on the company's website. The meeting was attended by various members of the Board of Directors, including the Chairman, Non-Executive Vice Chairman, Managing Director & CEO, and several Independent and Non-Executive Directors. Key attendees also included the CFO & Company Secretary, Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditor, Cost Auditors, and the appointed Scrutinizer. A total of 158 members, representing 24,13,88,415 shares, were present. The meeting was conducted in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant circulars from MCA and SEBI, with participation through video conference being recognized for quorum.

Asian Paints Ltd has announced a revision in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating assigned by SES ESG Research Pvt Ltd. Previously rated at 76.8, the company's ESG score has been updated to 76.9 following a review initiated due to identified factual inaccuracies in the original report. The revised score reflects a marginal improvement and is accessible on the SES ESG website. This update follows a prior communication on July 27, 2026, regarding the initial rating.

Asian Paints Ltd announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on July 29, 2026, approved the audited standalone and unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company will publish these results, along with auditor's reports, in newspapers and on its website. An investor conference call is scheduled for the same day to discuss business and financial performance.

Asian Paints Ltd announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and unaudited consolidated financial results. The company will also hold an investor conference on July 29, 2026, to discuss business and financial performance. S R B C & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants, have issued the auditor's report for standalone results and a limited review report for consolidated results.

Asian Paints opened FY27 with a profitability-led beat. Consolidated net profit (profit for the period) rose 39.6% YoY to ₹1,559.45 Cr, with profit attributable to owners up 40.0% to ₹1,539.3 Cr, on revenue of ₹10,541.94 Cr (+17.9% YoY, +14.0% QoQ). Standalone PAT grew 34.3% to ₹1,478.35 Cr on revenue of ₹9,183.44 Cr (+16.7%). There were no exceptional items this quarter, so the reported growth is the underlying growth. The story is margin, not just topline. Consolidated PBDIT margin expanded 240 bps YoY to 20.6% (standalone 22.0%, +259 bps), pushing net margin to ~14.8% from 12.2% a year ago. Decorative India delivered 9.0% volume and 16.6% value growth — implying roughly 7% of calibrated pricing — with the rest of the margin bridge coming from better mix, formulation and sourcing efficiencies and cost discipline. Industrial coatings sustained mid-teen value growth, and the International business grew 27.2% (20.3% constant currency) with PBT up 94.9% to ₹74.1 Cr, led by the Middle East despite regional conflict; International PBT margin expanded 275 bps, so the consolidated print (+39.6%) ran ~5 pp ahead of standalone (+34.3%). Against the bar, this is a beat. Street had penciled in 14-17% revenue growth and a flattish EBITDA margin near 18.6% (+40 bps); actuals cleared both, and PAT landed well above the ~₹1,255 Cr consensus/preview mark. Versus management's own Q4 concall guidance — 8-10% FY27 decorative volume and an 18-20% PBDIT margin band — the 9.0% volume sits inside the range while the 20.6% margin prints above the top end, so the quarter beat guidance on profitability. Concurrent board actions were housekeeping-grade: the appointment of Shubhlakshmi Dani as additional non-executive director, an improved ESG score (76.8; Crisil 'Strong'), and the FY26 final dividend of ₹23/share paid on July 13. Management framed it as a strong, broad-based start supported by measured price increases and mix, while flagging raw-material-price volatility as the live risk to watch — consistent with where the margin was actually built. The soft spots are narrow: decorative volume at 9.0% sits at the low end of the guided band after channel stocking ahead of price hikes, and the Home Décor Bath Fittings unit's loss before tax widened to ₹8.8 Cr from ₹2.3 Cr.

Asian Paints Ltd announced the appointment of Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani as an Additional and Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. The decision was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Ms. Dani's appointment is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. She is a member of the Promoter Group and brings experience in corporate governance, investments, and philanthropy. Her spouse, Mr. Hasit Dani, is a former Non-Executive Director, and her sister-in-law, Mr. Malav Dani, is a current Non-Executive Director.