Akzo Nobel India Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, following a Board meeting held on February 2, 2026. The company reported a 5.9% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) excluding exceptional items for Q3 FY2025-26, reaching ₹94.6 crore, despite a slight decline in revenue. The nine-month period saw a 7.6% decrease in PAT excluding exceptional items to ₹258.5 crore. EBITDA from operations for Q3 FY2025-26 was ₹135.7 crore, a 2.0% decline year-on-year on a comparable basis. Significant corporate updates include the completion of JSW Paints Limited's acquisition of 61.2% of the company's voting share capital on December 10, 2025, making JSW the new promoter. The Board also approved a proposed name change to "JSW Dulux Limited" subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Board composition was strengthened with the appointment of Mr. Parth Jindal as Non-Executive Director and Chairman, and Mr. Shantanu Maharaj Khosla as an Independent Director. Mr. Rajiv Rajgopal was re-designated as Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The company launched three new offerings in the decorative paints segment: Dulux Weathershield Metallics, Dulux Weathershield Floor Plus, and Dulux Weathershield Textures. The company highlighted a 5.9% overall volume growth in Q3 FY2025-26, with decorative paints domestic volumes growing 8%, driven by premium products. Management plans to increase investment in innovation, technology, and digital tools to accelerate growth.
