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Akzo Nobel India reported Q1 FY2025-26 results with revenue from operations at Rs995.1 crore, down 4% year-on-year, and profit after tax at Rs91 crore, marking a 21% decline. EBIT also fell 21% to Rs116.2 crore. Chairman and MD Rajiv Rajgopal attributed the dip to subdued retail demand and competitive pressures, though the B2B segment continued its growth trajectory.
In a show of shareholder appreciation, the Board declared a one-time special interim dividend of Rs156 per share, citing gains from a previously approved slump sale.
The quarter saw Akzo Nobel India launch Dulux Maestro, a design-focused business program for architects and interior designers. Already live in 16 cities with over 2,000 professionals onboarded, the initiative will expand to 40 cities by year-end. Three new decorative paint offerings introduced were:
Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna Matte, an ultra-luxury interior emulsion with a 10-year warranty
Dulux Weathershield Protect Dustproof Hi-Sheen, catering to sheen-finish preferences in premium exteriors
Scratch Finish, a textured exterior solution for independent homes
In protective coatings, the Interdur range expanded with Interdur 1134 (zinc phosphate primer) and Interdur 1132 (PU topcoat), targeting mid-tier industrial applications.
Akzo Nobel India also earned accolades for its CSR efforts, receiving the CII-ITC Sustainability Award for skill development, education, and healthcare initiatives. Its packaging innovation, Accelshield™ 700 BPX-Ni, won the FIPSA 2025 Responsible Packaging Award for commercial sustainability.
Despite margin pressure, the company maintained double-digit profitability and reaffirmed its commitment to growth, innovation, and community impact.
