Berger Paints eyes above-industry double-digit growth as Q1 demand holds firm
Berger Paints expects to outperform the paint sector on strong Q1 demand, aided by a delayed monsoon and eased competition. It will defer price hikes of 10-11% until after Diwali while targeting a 15-17% EBITDA margin band this year. Falling oil costs (down 36%) support margins; stock trades near ₹524 with a ₹61,192 crore market cap.
Berger Paints expects to outperform the paint industry with double-digit growth as delayed monsoon boosts demand and eased competition helps. It will hold price hikes until after Diwali, targeting 15-17% EBITDA margins this year.
Why this matters
The growth outlook builds on Berger's expansion drive, including a 6,000+ dealer UP rural push, a ₹1,200 crore Sandila plant, and Q4 volumes up 11.8% as price hikes offset RM inflation.
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