Berger Paints India Files BRSR, Schedules 102nd AGM on 12 August 2026

Berger Paints India Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 and simultaneously issued a notice convening its 102nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26, which includes the BRSR, has been dispatched electronically to shareholders and is also available on the company's website at https://www.bergerpaints.com/investors/download .

AGM and Corporate Developments

The 102nd AGM will be conducted in accordance with applicable circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Key resolutions proposed at the AGM include adoption of audited financial statements for FY 2025-26, declaration of a dividend of ₹4 per equity share of face value ₹1 each (400%), and re-appointment of Mr Kanwardip Singh Dhingra as Director. Special business includes re-appointment of Mr Abhijit Roy as Managing Director and CEO for a further period of 4 consecutive years from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2031, with maximum remuneration of up to ₹1,700 lakhs per annum. Shareholders may cast votes via remote e-voting from 9 August 2026 (9:00 a.m.) to 11 August 2026 (5:00 p.m.). The record date for dividend entitlement is Wednesday, 5 August 2026, and the dividend, if approved, will be paid on 21 August 2026.

Financial Performance

Berger Paints reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹11,880.25 Crore for FY 2025-26, reflecting growth of 2.9% year-on-year, with volume growth of 7.7%. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations stood at ₹10,420.1 Crore, up 2.5% over the previous year. The following table summarises key consolidated and standalone financial highlights:

Metric:	Consolidated FY 2025-26	Consolidated FY 2024-25	Standalone FY 2025-26	Standalone FY 2024-25
Revenue from Operations (₹ Crore):	11,880.25	11,544.71	10,420.1	10,169.2
EBITDA (₹ Crore):	1,833.3	1,856.1	1,686.6	1,674.1
Net Profit (₹ Crore):	1,128.02	1,182.81	1,095.7	1,077.5
EPS – Basic (₹):	9.67	10.13	9.40	9.24
Dividend per Share (₹):	4.00	3.80	4.00	3.80

The company closed FY 2025-26 net cash-positive with zero long-term debt. Net cash surplus stood at ₹1,198 Crore and the debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.09 from 0.11. Capital expenditure increased by ₹89 Crore to ₹518 Crore. Return on Equity stood at 17.23% on a consolidated basis, with free cash flow increasing by ₹182 Crore to ₹1,022 Crore and a dividend payout ratio of 44.4%.

Environmental Performance

The BRSR outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance performance for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with reasonable assurance provided by Futurestation Services LLP. Key environmental metrics are presented below:

Financial Metric:	FY 2025-26	FY 2024-25
Total Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e):	8,785	8,912
Total Scope 2 Emissions (tCO2e):	34,147	34,120
Emission Intensity (tCO2e/Mln INR):	0.41	0.42
Total Energy Consumed (MJ):	38,32,51,630	38,24,90,917
Renewable Energy Share (%):	38.88	—
Water Intensity (KL/Mln INR):	3.84	3.85
Total Waste Generated (MT):	10,951	11,035
Waste Recovered (MT):	1,048	934

More than 60% of the company's units have implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. Specific Power Consumption improved by approximately 10% compared to the previous year, and 23,256 KL of rainwater was harvested inside plant premises during FY 2025-26.

Social and Governance Metrics

The company reported a total workforce of 9,119 employees and 5,534 workers as of 31 March 2026. Gross wages paid to females constituted 1.88% of total wages paid. During the year, two complaints were received under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013; both were upheld and resolved with necessary action taken against the accused. The company spent ₹26.05 Crore on CSR activities during FY 2025-26 against a 2% obligation of ₹25.83 Crore, thereby exceeding its CSR obligation. The flagship iTrain programme reached approximately 1.6 lakh painters during the year across 30 fixed training centres and 25 mobile training units covering 320+ locations.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE463A01038/2c2226d8-9a47-42eb-9cc6-20ba0dcb5f89.pdf

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+3.20%	+2.73%	-7.94%	-1.55%	-10.63%	-29.74%

Berger Paints may consider a price correction around the Diwali season, according to a report by CNBC TV18. The development points to a measured approach by the company as it navigates pricing dynamics in the near term.

Profit Neutrality Expected Over Next Two Months

Alongside the potential price revision, Berger Paints has indicated that it expects to remain profit neutral for the next two months. This outlook reflects the company's assessment of current cost and revenue conditions during this period.

Key Highlights

The following points summarize the key developments reported by CNBC TV18:

Parameter:	Details
Price Correction Timing:	Around Diwali season
Near-Term Profit Outlook:	Profit neutral for the next two months
Source:	CNBC TV18

Berger Paints is evaluating a price correction coinciding with the Diwali season.
The company anticipates a profit-neutral position over the next two months.

These announcements, as reported by CNBC TV18, provide an early indication of Berger Paints' pricing and profitability strategy heading into the festive period.