The paint industry is highly dependent on the performance of the real estate sector, which has been sluggish for the past few years. Paint companies have entered various businesses to decrease their dependence on the realty segment. According to the FY22 annual report of Asian Paints Ltd, it is the leading paint manufacturer in India and has not fallen behind other companies when it comes to diversifying its portfolio.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain
September 6, 2026