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Kansai Nerolac Q1 results: Net profit, EBITDA decline, margins narrowShares of Kansai Nerolac ended 2.43% lower at ₹243.97 on the National Stock Exchange, underperforming the Nifty 50 index, which rose 0.64% on the day.By Poonam Behura  August 4, 2025, 7:17:13 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadKansai Nerolac Paints Ltd on Monday reported the results for the first quarter of financial year 2026. The paint maker posted a 4.2% year-on-year decline in first-quarter net profit to ₹220.9 crore, weighed down by lower operating margins.

Revenue rose 1.4% to ₹2,162 crore, while EBITDA fell 8.5% to ₹303 crore. Operating margin narrowed to 14% from 15.5% a year earlier, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Kansai Nerolac, one of India’s largest decorative and industrial paint manufacturers, supplies coatings to the automotive, powder coating, and general industrial sectors.

Shares of Kansai Nerolac ended 2.43% lower at ₹243.97 on the National Stock Exchange, underperforming the Nifty 50 index, which rose 0.64% on the day. The stock has declined 17.99% over the past 12 months and is down 7.45% year-to-date.

According to Bloomberg data, 9 out of 18 analysts tracking the stock have a “buy” rating, 4 recommend “hold,” and 5 suggest “sell.” The average 12-month target price implies modest upside from current levels.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsKansai Nerolacshare market today