Akzo Nobel India Q1 Net Profit Falls 21% YoY to ₹91 Crore

Akzo Nobel India Limited reported a 21% year-on-year decrease in consolidated net profit to ₹91 crore for the first quarter of FY26. Revenue from operations decreased by 4% to ₹995.1 crore.

 

The board has declared a special interim dividend of ₹156 per equity share.

 

 

Financial Performance

The company’s consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹995.1 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of 4% compared to ₹1,036.30 crore in Q1 FY25. The consolidated net profit for the quarter was ₹91 crore, down by 21% compared to ₹116.20 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

 

Dividend Details

The Board of Directors has declared a special interim dividend of ₹156 per fully paid-up equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for the dividend is August 11, 2025, and it will be paid within 30 days from August 4, 2025.

 

Operational Highlights

• In decorative paints, Dulux Maestro, a comprehensive, end-to-end business program for architects and interior designers was launched during the quarter.
• Three new offerings were introduced across categories in decorative paints: Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna Matte, Dulux Weathershield Protect Dustproof Hi-Sheen and Scratch Finish.
• Interdur range of protective coatings was expanded with the launch of Interdur 1134, a zinc phosphate primer and Interdur 1132, a PU topcoat.

 

Award & Recognition

• Akzo Nobel India’s CSR initiatives received the “Commendation for Significant Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility” at the 19th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards.
• Accelshield™ 700 BPX-Ni was recognized with the FIPSA 2025 Responsible Packaging Award for Commercial Sustainability.

 

The board has declared a special interim dividend of ₹156 per equity share.