New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Berger Paints India Ltd guided for high-single-digit volume growth in FY26, but the start to the year is disappointing. The domestic decorative paints business saw 5.6% volume growth. Early monsoon rains impacted demand in May and June. But for a sector grappling with elevated competitive intensity, Berger did better than peers.

Asian Paints Ltd posted 3.9% volume growth, while Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd's was flat. Berger's year-on-year revenue growth of 3.6% exceeded that of other listed paint makers. Market share gain for Berger also continued, and it is now at 21.2%.







Multiple factors, such as a steady increase in distribution and expansion in tinting machines, helped. Berger added 8,000 outlets in FY25 and ...