Mumbai, Nov. 6 -- Revenue from operations rose 15.1% year-on-year to Rs 1,577.4 crore, up from Rs 1,370.4 crore in Q2 FY25, driven by sustained demand in both core segments.

Profit after tax (PAT) rose 24% YoY to Rs 134.8 crore, translating into a margin of 8.5%, up from 7.9% in Q2 FY25. Profit before tax (PBT) climbed 20.9% YoY to Rs 179.9 crore, while EBITDA grew 22.5% YoY to Rs 268.2 crore, with margins improving to 17% from 16% a year earlier.

In the paints and adhesives business, revenue from operations rose 13.6% YoY to Rs 458.8 crore. Segment EBITDA surged 33.5% YoY to Rs 55.3 crore, with margins expanding to 12.1% from 10.3% in Q2 FY25.

The paint business grew by 17.1% in Q2 FY26 on YoY basis in sales.

In the plumbing business...