Asian Paints faced a challenging second quarter with muted demand due to uneven rainfall and a slowdown in metro cities. Despite price hikes, competitive intensity remains high. The company is cautiously optimistic about single-digit volume growth in the coming quarter while closely observing AkzoNobel’s strategic review of its India business.
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Despite challenges in unsecured retail and microfinance segments, the banking sector’s outlook remains positive, supported by robust fundamentals and operational efficiency. Credit growth for FY25