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<ul><li>Grasim Industries launched its decorative paints business under the brand ‘Birla Opus Paints’ on 22 February 2024</li><li>It commenced production at three facilities located in Panipat (Haryana), Ludhiana (Punjab), and Cheyyar (Tamil Nadu)</li><li>Three additional plants are scheduled to be commissioned in Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Mahad (Maharashtra), and Kharagpur (West Bengal) in phases throughout FY25</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Grasim Industries launched its decorative paints business under the brand ‘Birla Opus Paints’ on 22 February 2024It commenced production at three facilities located in Panipat (Haryana), Ludhiana (Punjab), and Cheyyar (Tamil Nadu)Three additional plants are scheduled to be commissioned in Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Mahad (Maharashtra), and Kharagpur (West Bengal) in phases throughout FY25Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Grasim Industries: Ambitious Targets, Execution Key

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<li>The paint industry experienced significant challenges in Q2FY24, with most companies reporting subdued performance.</li>
<li>Asian Paints reported typical fluctuations in market share of 1-1.5%, while Berger Paints and AkzoNobel both reported gains in their respective market positions.</li>
<li>Asian Paints' current market share reduction and increased competitive pressure stem from its size and the slowing macro environment.</li>
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The paint industry experienced significant challenges in Q2FY24, with most companies reporting subdued performance.
Asian Paints reported typical fluctuations in market share of 1-1.5%, while Berger Paints and AkzoNobel both reported gains in their respective market positions.
Asian Paints' current market share reduction and increased competitive pressure stem from its size and the slowing macro environment.


Asian Paints (APNT IN) | Navigating Turbulence

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Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-paints-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6354:1" rel="noopener">Asian Paints (APNT IN)</a> reported a 42.4% drop in Q2FY25 net profit and a 5.3% revenue decline.</li>
<li>Intense competition, extended monsoons, weak urban demand, and margin pressures are impacting performance.</li>
<li>Asian Paints’ resilience hinges on premiumization, sustainability, and industrial coatings to offset short-term challenges.</li>
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Asian Paints (APNT IN) reported a 42.4% drop in Q2FY25 net profit and a 5.3% revenue decline.
Intense competition, extended monsoons, weak urban demand, and margin pressures are impacting performance.
Asian Paints’ resilience hinges on premiumization, sustainability, and industrial coatings to offset short-term challenges.


Why Is India's Paint Giant Asian Paint Falling?

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<li>A special call auction shall be held on October 28, 2024 by BSE &amp; NSE to discover hidden value in Investment Holding Companies.</li>
<li>BSE and NSE came out with the list of 8-9 Companies that are eligible for this special session. </li>
<li>We calculated the upside left in these companies using the Current price with 30% discount: 3 Companies with more than 100% upside.</li>
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A special call auction shall be held on October 28, 2024 by BSE &amp; NSE to discover hidden value in Investment Holding Companies.
BSE and NSE came out with the list of 8-9 Companies that are eligible for this special session. 
We calculated the upside left in these companies using the Current price with 30% discount: 3 Companies with more than 100% upside.


Event Driven: Special Call Auction in Indian Holding Companies

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

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MRM Research

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<li>Our <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/eqd-the-nifty-potential-upside-from-here" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last insight</a> predicted quite precisely what happened to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a> during the last 3 weeks (our forecast was a 3-5 weeks rally, around +4%/+5% higher).</li>
<li>After 3 weeks up in a row, last week the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY</a> pulled back - the question obviously now is: would this be a good time to enter/re-enter the trade LONG?</li>
<li>The answer, as always, lies in our Market Reversal Matrix models, keep reading to find out...</li>
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Our last insight predicted quite precisely what happened to the NIFTY Index during the last 3 weeks (our forecast was a 3-5 weeks rally, around +4%/+5% higher).
After 3 weeks up in a row, last week the NIFTY pulled back - the question obviously now is: would this be a good time to enter/re-enter the trade LONG?
The answer, as always, lies in our Market Reversal Matrix models, keep reading to find out...


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Grasim Industries Limited is a diversified operating company and part of the Aditya Birla group. The group manufactures a wide range of products, including Viscose Staple Fiber(VSF), cement, chemicals and textiles.

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Grasim Industries: Ambitious Targets, Execution Key

Three additional plants are scheduled to be commissioned in Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Mahad (Maharashtra), and Kharagpur (West Bengal) in phases...

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Asian Paints (APNT IN) | Navigating Turbulence

​Q2FY24 was tough for the paint industry, with Asian Paints facing market share reduction due to size and macroeconomic factors, while Berger...

Pranav Bhavsar

Why Is India's Paint Giant Asian Paint Falling?

​Asian Paints (APNT IN) faces challenges with a 42.4% drop in Q2FY25 PAT due to competition, monsoons, weak demand. Resilience lies in...

Nimish Maheshwari

Event Driven: Special Call Auction in Indian Holding Companies

​BSE & NSE to hold special call auction on Oct 28, 2024 for Investment Holding Companies, 8-9 eligible, 3 with over 100% upside potential.

Nimish Maheshwari

EQD | Is the NIFTY A BUY Here?

​The NIFTY Index closed the week down, now the question is: IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO (RE)ENTER LONG? As always, the Market Reversal Matrix models...

Nico Rosti

Q2FY24 was tough for the paint industry, with Asian Paints facing market share reduction due to size and macroeconomic factors, while Berger...

Asian Paints (APNT IN) faces challenges with a 42.4% drop in Q2FY25 PAT due to competition, monsoons, weak demand. Resilience lies in...

BSE & NSE to hold special call auction on Oct 28, 2024 for Investment Holding Companies, 8-9 eligible, 3 with over 100% upside potential.

The NIFTY Index closed the week down, now the question is: IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO (RE)ENTER LONG? As always, the Market Reversal Matrix models...