India’s paints and coatings market is poised for growth, with its size projected to rise from USD 10.46 billion in 2025 to USD 16.37 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 9.38%. With increasing demand for architectural coatings in both residential and commercial projects, the paint industry is witnessing heightened interest. In this article, find the best paint stocks in India in August 2025, based on various parameters.
Name | Market Cap (₹ crore) | Net Profit Margin (%) |
Sirca Paints India Ltd | 2,357.33 | 12.94 |
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd | 19,856.82 | 11.98 |
Asian Paints Ltd | 2,31,569.75 | 10.59 |
Indigo Paints Ltd | 5,729.50 | 10.43 |
Berger Paints India Ltd | 67,033.12 | 10.11 |
Note: The list of best paint stocks in August 2025 is as of July 31, 2025. The stocks are sorted based on the net profit margin.
Sirca Paints India Ltd is involved in the manufacturing, sale, and export of wood coatings and other decorative paints, marketed under the ‘Sirca’ brand. For FY25, Sirca Paints India Ltd reported a revenue from operations of ₹374 crore, up from ₹311.72 crore in FY24, reflecting a healthy year-on-year growth. However, the company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) saw a slight decline, coming in at ₹49.10 crore in FY25 compared to ₹51.43 crore in the previous financial year.
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Kansai Nerolac Paints primarily operates in the manufacturing of paints and holds a leading position in the industrial coatings segment. For the year, Kansai Nerolac Paints reported net revenue of ₹7,496.7 crore, reflecting a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year. Profit before tax (PBT), excluding exceptional items, stood at ₹907.4 crore, marking a 1.7% decline from the same period last year.
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Asian Paints, India’s leading home décor company with a legacy of over 80 years, houses prominent brands such as Asian Paints and Apco under its portfolio.
In Q1 FY26, Asian Paints reported consolidated net sales of ₹8,924.5 crore, marking a marginal decline of 0.2% from ₹8,943.2 crore in the same quarter last year. The net profit after minority interest stood at ₹1,099.8 crore, reflecting a 6% drop from ₹1,170.0 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
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Indigo Paints is involved in the manufacturing and sale of decorative paints. In Q4 FY25 (standalone), the company reported revenue from operations of ₹367.2 crore, reflecting a modest year-on-year (YoY) growth of 0.3%. The PAT stood at ₹56.9 crore, marking a 6.3% YoY increase.
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Berger Paints India is involved in the manufacturing and selling of paints. For FY 2024–25, the company reported a total revenue of ₹10,169.22 crore. The net profit for the year reached ₹1,077.50 crore, with ₹236.92 crore in Q4 and ₹306.08 crore in Q3.
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Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | Return on Investment (%) |
Berger Paints India Ltd | 67,033.12 | 18.19 |
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd | 19,856.82 | 17.52 |
Asian Paints Ltd | 2,31,569.75 | 17.42 |
Sirca Paints India Ltd | 2,357.33 | 16.67 |
Indigo Paints Ltd | 5,729.50 | 16.9 |
Note: The list of best paint stocks in August 2025 is as of July 31, 2025. The stocks are sorted based on the return on investment.
Name | 5Y CAGR (%) |
Sirca Paints India Ltd | 31.59 |
Asian Paints Ltd | 6.74 |
Berger Paints India Ltd | 5.56 |
Note: The list of best paint stocks in August 2025 is as of July 31, 2025. The stocks are sorted based on the 5yr CAGR.
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While paint stocks can offer steady growth backed by urbanization, real estate demand, and brand loyalty, it's important to align your investments with your financial goals, risk appetite, and time horizon. Always assess the fundamentals, industry trends, and company-specific strengths before making a decision.
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Published on: Jul 31, 2025, 2:15 PM IST
Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 7+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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