Investor concerns persist for paint companies due to intense competition and weak demand, impacting profitability. Despite recent share underperformance, valuations remain high, leading to analyst caution. The entry of new players like Aditya Birla Group intensifies the fight for market share, further pressuring margins and potentially causing incumbent stock prices to struggle.
Market expects one more rate cut as inflation stays benign
Indian economists and bond market experts expect another quarter percentage point cut in policy rates. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent rate reduction
December 9, 2025