Berger Paints files BRSR for FY26, reports revenue growth

Berger Paints India Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹11,880.25 crore, a year-on-year growth of 2.9%. The company recorded a volume growth of 7.7% and maintained a net cash-positive position with a surplus of ₹1,198 crore. The report, which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report, outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance performance for the period ending 31 March 2026.

Financial Performance

Berger Paints reported a standalone revenue of ₹10,420.1 crore for FY 2025-26, an increase of 2.5% over the previous year. The company improved its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.09 from 0.11 and increased capital expenditure by ₹89 crore to ₹518 crore. Return on Equity stood at 17.23% on a consolidated basis, with free cash flow rising to ₹1,022 crore. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹4 per equity share.

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
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

Environmental Performance

The BRSR details the company's environmental impact, with Total Scope 1 emissions at 8,785 tCO2e and Total Scope 2 emissions at 34,147 tCO2e. Emission intensity improved to 0.41 tCO2e/Mln INR from 0.42 in the previous year. More than 60% of the company's units have implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. Water intensity stood at 3.84 KL/Mln INR, and total waste generated was 10,951 metric tonnes, of which 1,048 metric tonnes were recovered.

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
Water Intensity (KL/Mln INR):	3.84	3.85
Total Waste Generated (MT):	10,951	11,035
Waste Recovered (MT):	1,048	934

Social and Governance Metrics

The company reported a 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. 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. The company spent ₹26.05 crore on CSR activities, exceeding its obligation of ₹25.83 crore. The ESG committee, headed by Mr. Anoop Hoon, oversees sustainability initiatives.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE463A01038/09bac6cbec134c4d.pdf

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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.