Asian Paints’ shares fell over 4% after the release of the June quarter earnings, which saw a consolidated net profit of INR1,550.37 crore ($208.71m), up 52.5% YoY. Consolidated revenue from operations increased almost 7% YoY to INR9,182.31 crore. The slump in the stock was mainly due to profit-booking as the data showed strong performance and was already priced in. The company had seen double‐digit volume and healthy value growth in the Indian decorative business; however, the international business was constrained due to the uncertain global macroeconomic environment.
New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years
India is developing a new senior citizen policy and amending the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to address the needs