By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : May 16, 2025 6:35 am
The company has posted net profit of Rs. 429.5 crores for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025
Akzo Nobel India Limited has reported consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025.
Akzo Nobel India has posted net profit of Rs. 108.4 crores for the period ended March 31, 2025 as against net profit of Rs. 108.6 crores for the period ended December 31, 2024. The company posted net profit of Rs. 108.7 crores for the period ended March 31, 2024.
Akzo Nobel India has reported total income of Rs. 1,024.9 crores during the period ended March 31, 2025 as compared to Rs. 1,056.5 crores during the period ended December 31, 2024. The company reported total income of Rs. 983.7 crores during the period ended March 31, 2024.
For the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, Akzo Nobel India has reported total income of Rs. 4,118.8 crores as compared to Rs. 3997.4 crores during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
The company has posted net profit of Rs. 429.5 crores for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 as against net profit of Rs. 426.6 crores for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.
Akzo Nobel India CMD Rajiv Rajgopal, commented: “In Q4 2024-25, Akzo Nobel India registered ahead-of-industry topline growth, driven by double-digit growth in B2B businesses. In retail, the business continued to grow in premium category and urban centers, while demand in mass and economy categories was impacted by competitive dynamics.
Despite such market environment, we sustained double-digit profitability and continued to grow market share.
For the financial year 2024-25, we achieved new highs across revenue, gross margins, EBIT, and PAT, marking our fourth consecutive year of record performance; while also making strategic investments to support long-term growth."
Dividend proposal:
“Committed to enhancing value for its shareholders, The Board of Akzo Nobel India has proposed a final dividend of Rs. 30/- per share subject to shareholders’ approval, taking the recommended total dividend for the financial year 2024-25 to Rs.100/- per share”, added Rajiv Rajgopal.
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