Consolidated revenue increased by 7% year-on-year to ₹2,882 crore, while Asian Paints Ltd and Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd saw 5.4% and 5% revenue growth, respectively.
Berger's management stated that it had likely increased market share during the quarter, based on the results of the top four paint companies. Berger maintained its market share at around 20% in value terms.
However, the competitive landscape warrants caution as Grasim's Birla Opus enters the market. While Berger prefers to maintain balance between margin and market share, if push comes to shove, it won't mind a slight margin dilution to maintain its share.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Premium the watchword for SBI as Q2 profits surge
Chairman says the bank will compete on quality of service, not on deposit rates
India eyes grants, loans for Global South at COP29
India plans to leverage its climate commitments to pitch for grants and concessional loans, instead of investments for the Global South, at the upcoming climate negotiations in Baku, two people aware of the matter said.
Tata Steel's Q2 show weighed down by slow Europe revival
The September quarter (Q2FY25) earnings of Tata Steel Ltd had its share of positives even as European operations remain a drag.
Spectre of fall in revenue nixes telecom levy cut
Indian telecom service providers' hopes to get relief from levies on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) might get dashed on the Union finance ministry's revenue concerns, according to two senior officials close to the discussions.
Zomato, Swiggy face CCI heat on antitrust violation
An investigation by India's antitrust body found food delivery giants Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy breached competition laws, with their business practices favouring select restaurants listed on their platforms, documents show.
Trump enters just as the Fed is shifting its focus
With its second consecutive interest-rate cut this year, the Federal Reserve is attempting to boost the odds of a soft landing.
Regulator gets staff to enforce drug quality
The govt is planning to fill 250 new positions to strengthen enforcement
Govt unveils scheme for meditech industry
The government on Friday launched a scheme aimed at strengthening the medical devices industry with an initial outlay of ₹500 crore for three years 2024-2025 to 2026-27.
RATAN TATA MADE INDIA A BETTER, KINDER PLACE
Shri Ratan Tata's support for the Swachh Bharat Mission was close to my heart
Ministry cancels allocation of coal block to JSW Steel
The Union coal ministry has annulled the allocation of the Banai-Bhalumunda coal block in Chhattisgarh to Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel over the non-payment of a performance bank guarantee worth about ₹1,000 crore.
