Paint stocks like Asian Paints and Indigo Paints plunged up to 6% as crude oil prices surged due to escalating Middle East tensions following attacks on Iran. The conflict, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions, directly impacting paint companies reliant on petroleum-based derivatives and pressuring their profit margins.
Raymond Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 130% YoY to Rs 32 crore, revenue rises 24%
Raymond reported a 130% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 32 crore in Q2 FY27, while revenue rose 24.1% to Rs 655 crore.