Kansai Nerolac Paints, one of India’s leading paint manufacturers, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2024–25, revealing mixed outcomes. While the company saw a slight uptick in revenue, profitability declined compared to the previous financial year.
Kansai Nerolac PaintsFY25 Performance Overview:
Revenue from Operations: Stood at ₹7,496.70 crore, registering a modest 1.40% growth compared to ₹7,393.30 crore in FY24.
S. No. | Particulars | 2024-25 (in Cr.) | 2023-24 (in Cr.) | YOY% Change |
1 | Revenue from Operations | 7,496.70 | 7,393.30 | 1.40% |
2 | Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 1,386.60 | 1,565.80 | -11.44% |
3 | Profit After Tax (PAT) | 1,021.20 | 1,182.90 | -13.67% |
Profit Before Tax (PBT): Dropped to ₹1,386.60 crore, down 11.44% from ₹1,565.80 crore in the previous year.
Profit After Tax (PAT): Followed a similar trajectory, falling to ₹1,021.20 crore, reflecting a 13.67% decline from ₹1,182.90 crore in FY24.
The decline in profits despite marginal revenue growth indicates challenges such as rising input costs, competitive pricing pressures, or strategic investments affecting the bottom line.
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Kansai Nerolac Paints Q4 2024–25: Strong Year-End Performance with Double-Digit PAT Growth
In contrast to the annual numbers, the fourth quarter of FY25 showed a more positive picture for Nerolac, with notable improvements in both revenue and profitability on a year-over-year basis.
Revenue from Operations: Kansai Nerolac Paints' revenue from operations is ₹1,740.40 crore, a 4.74% increase over ₹1,661.70 crore in Q4 FY24.
S. No. | Particulars | Q4 2024-25 (in Cr.) | Q4 2023-24 (in Cr.) | YOY% Change |
1 | Revenue from Operations | 1,740.40 | 1,661.70 | 4.74% |
2 | Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 163.80 | 143.30 | 14.31% |
3 | Profit After Tax (PAT) | 123.50 | 101.50 | 21.67% |
Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rose to ₹163.80 crore, marking a 14.31% year-on-year increase.
Profit After Tax (PAT): Jumped significantly to ₹123.50 crore, up 21.67% compared to ₹101.50 crore in the same quarter last year.
This quarterly performance signals a potential turnaround or stabilisation after a challenging year. If the Q4 momentum continues, Nerolac could be on track for a stronger FY26.
Conclusion
While the full-year figures reflect pressures on profitability, Nerolac Paints’ Q4 results offer optimism. Investors and stakeholders will be watching closely to see if this late-year boost can carry forward into sustained growth in the coming quarters.
