- Total income
- ₹9,533 Cr
- Profit
- ₹1,143 Cr

About Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited
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Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Japan. It operates in the paint and coatings segment of the manufacturing sector. It was incorporated on 02 September 1920 and has been in existence for over 106 years.
Kansai Nerolac Paints is ranked #277 on the Fortune India 500 (2025) and #90 on the Fortune MNC 500 India (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L24202MH1920PLC000825. Its GSTIN is 27AAACG1376N2ZB (Maharashtra). The company holds 31 GST registrations, of which 26 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 500165 and NSE: KANSAINER.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹85 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹80.87 Cr. It was formerly known as The Gahagan Paint & Varnish Company Limited and Goodlass Nerolac Paints Limited. It is led by directors including Pravin Digambar Chaudhari (Managing Director) and Bhaskar Bhat.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 June 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹9,012.65 Cr, a growth of 2.7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹579.07 Cr (net margin 6.4%) and EBITDA of ₹911.45 Cr (EBITDA margin 10.1%). The net worth stands at ₹6,713.78 Cr (up 4.5% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹7,009.29 Cr (up 4.3% YoY).
The company has about 3,794 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 2 brands: RAK Paints and Kansai Nerolac. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹189.34 Cr on record. Court records list 2,221 cases involving the company, including 1,998 filed by the company and 225 filed against it; 1,228 cases are pending. The company has 14 deals on record (13 market trades, 1 acquisition); the latest was in October 2022.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website nerolac.com.
Company details
Name history
Kansai Nerolac Paints has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as The Gahagan Paint & Varnish Company Limited, and Goodlass Nerolac Paints Limited. The current legal name is Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited | Current |
| The Gahagan Paint & Varnish Company Limited | Previous |
| Goodlass Nerolac Paints Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Kansai Nerolac Paints
- Total income
- ₹9,533 Cr
- Profit
- ₹1,143 Cr
Contact details
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is nerolac.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address28th Floor A – Wing Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryManufacturing, Paint & Coatings
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Brands
Kansai Nerolac Paints operates two associated brands: RAK Paints and Kansai Nerolac. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Solvent-based and water-based paints are provided by RAK Paints. | rakpaintsbd.com | |
| Industrial and decorative paints are manufactured by Kansai Nerolac. | nerolac.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Kansai Nerolac Paints is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableKansai Nerolac Paints Limited reported revenue of ₹9,012.65 Cr (up 2.7% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 9,013 | 8,773 | 8,757 | 8,521 | 7,214 | 5,756 | 5,280 |
| Revenue growth | +2.7% | +0.2% | +2.8% | +18.1% | +25.3% | +9.0% | - |
| EBITDA | 911 | 942 | 1,028 | 818 | 649 | 863 | 804 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.1% | +10.7% | +11.7% | +9.6% | +9.0% | +15.0% | +15.2% |
| Profit before tax | 797 | 1,478 | 1,561 | 635 | 476 | 712 | 667 |
| Net profit | 579 | 625 | 656 | 468 | 348 | 520 | 514 |
| Net profit margin | +6.4% | +7.1% | +7.5% | +5.5% | +4.8% | +9.0% | +9.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 7.29 | 14.14 | 14.66 | 8.79 | 6.66 | 9.83 | 9.67 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 7,009 | 6,723 | 5,899 | 4,843 | 4,469 | 4,340 | 4,024 |
| Net worth | 6,714 | 6,423 | 5,583 | 4,534 | 4,132 | 4,053 | 3,760 |
| Total debt | 303 | 296 | 276 | 160 | 203 | 173 | 242 |
| Cash & bank | 226 | 290 | 260 | 127 | 106 | 125 | 192 |
| Net working capital | 1,877 | 2,177 | 2,042 | 1,954 | 1,887 | 1,425 | 1,432 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 894 | 672 | 903 | 408 | 24.77 | 646 | 595 |
| Cash from investing | (383) | (379) | (590) | (227) | 250 | (453) | (375) |
| Cash from financing | (403) | (366) | (249) | (133) | (309) | (274) | (141) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,374 | 1,954 | 1,982 | 1,954 | 2,162 | 1,817 | 1,922 | 1,951 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +9.8% | +7.5% | +3.1% | +0.1% | +1.4% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 54.94 | 29.69 | 35.21 | 28.43 | 52.61 | 37.09 | 671 | 26.70 |
| EBITDA | 328 | 198 | 195 | 215 | 303 | 166 | 235 | 212 |
| EBITDA margin | +13.8% | +10.1% | +9.8% | +11.0% | +14.0% | +9.1% | +12.2% | +10.9% |
| Depreciation | 62.83 | 60.90 | 59.97 | 54.31 | 52.94 | 51.60 | 53.40 | 48.56 |
| Interest | 8.02 | 8.42 | 8.80 | 7.71 | 7.36 | 7.69 | 9.07 | 7.28 |
| Profit before tax | 312 | 158 | 161 | 182 | 295 | 144 | 844 | 183 |
| Tax | 84.05 | 48.55 | 44.36 | 48.36 | 79.87 | 41.09 | 181 | 63.01 |
| Net profit | 228 | 110 | 117 | 133 | 216 | 102 | 662 | 120 |
| EPS (₹) | 2.86 | 1.58 | 1.95 | 1.67 | 2.73 | 1.34 | 8.41 | 1.52 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 8,614 | 8,351 | 8,221 | 7,897 | 6,653 | 5,354 | 4,943 |
| Revenue growth | +3.2% | +1.6% | +4.1% | +18.7% | +24.3% | +8.3% | - |
| EBITDA | 914 | 788 | 1,023 | 794 | 636 | 833 | 782 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.6% | +9.4% | +12.4% | +10.1% | +9.6% | +15.6% | +15.8% |
| Profit before tax | 838 | 1,387 | 1,566 | 650 | 505 | 714 | 684 |
| Net profit | 607 | 339 | 666 | 481 | 372 | 529 | 529 |
| Net profit margin | +7.0% | +4.1% | +8.1% | +6.1% | +5.6% | +9.9% | +10.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 7.66 | 12.63 | 14.63 | 9.03 | 6.95 | 9.85 | 9.94 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 6,930 | 6,558 | 5,822 | 4,748 | 4,302 | 4,176 | 3,850 |
| Net worth | 6,696 | 6,366 | 5,653 | 4,607 | 4,171 | 4,077 | 3,787 |
| Total debt | 217 | 171 | 149 | 119 | 109 | 98.44 | 63.41 |
| Cash & bank | 192 | 260 | 230 | 94.74 | 80.65 | 83.31 | 166 |
| Net working capital | 1,802 | 2,072 | 1,970 | 1,839 | 1,764 | 1,301 | 1,301 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 885 | 647 | 895 | 386 | 59.09 | 655 | 621 |
| Cash from investing | (429) | (372) | (636) | (274) | 251 | (465) | (343) |
| Cash from financing | (358) | (352) | (187) | (88.87) | (324) | (276) | (192) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,300 | 1,873 | 1,907 | 1,871 | 2,087 | 1,740 | 1,842 | 1,864 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +10.2% | +7.6% | +3.5% | +0.4% | +1.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 56.13 | 33.97 | 36.73 | 28.84 | 52.92 | 39.42 | 517 | 26.88 |
| Total expenses | 1,964 | 1,674 | 1,705 | 1,659 | 1,775 | 1,563 | 1,595 | 1,649 |
| EBITDA | 336 | 199 | 203 | 212 | 312 | 178 | 247 | 215 |
| EBITDA margin | +14.6% | +10.6% | +10.6% | +11.3% | +14.9% | +10.2% | +13.4% | +11.5% |
| Depreciation | 61.31 | 59.07 | 58.53 | 52.54 | 51.22 | 49.74 | 51.46 | 46.50 |
| Interest | 4.96 | 5.29 | 5.77 | 3.76 | 3.59 | 3.67 | 4.75 | 3.30 |
| Profit before tax | 326 | 169 | 175 | 184 | 310 | 164 | 707 | 192 |
| Tax | 83.41 | 47.89 | 43.79 | 47.45 | 79.23 | 40.34 | 181 | 61.93 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,374 | 1,954 | 1,982 | 1,954 | 2,162 | 1,817 | 1,922 | 1,951 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +9.8% | +7.5% | +3.1% | +0.1% | +1.4% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 54.94 | 29.69 | 35.21 | 28.43 | 52.61 | 37.09 | 671 | 26.70 |
| EBITDA | 328 | 198 | 195 | 215 | 303 | 166 | 235 | 212 |
| EBITDA margin | +13.8% | +10.1% | +9.8% | +11.0% | +14.0% | +9.1% | +12.2% | +10.9% |
| Depreciation | 62.83 | 60.90 | 59.97 | 54.31 | 52.94 | 51.60 | 53.40 | 48.56 |
| Interest | 8.02 | 8.42 | 8.80 | 7.71 | 7.36 | 7.69 | 9.07 | 7.28 |
| Profit before tax | 312 | 158 | 161 | 182 | 295 | 144 | 844 | 183 |
| Tax | 84.05 | 48.55 | 44.36 | 48.36 | 79.87 | 41.09 | 181 | 63.01 |
| Net profit | 228 | 110 | 117 | 133 | 216 | 102 | 662 | 120 |
| EPS (₹) | 2.86 | 1.58 | 1.95 | 1.67 | 2.73 | 1.34 | 8.41 | 1.52 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9,013 | 8,773 | 8,757 | 8,521 | 7,214 | 5,756 | 5,280 |
| Revenue growth | +2.7% | +0.2% | +2.8% | +18.1% | +25.3% | +9.0% | - |
| Other income | 146 | 769 | 753 | 25.98 | 25.41 | 38.21 | 25.53 |
| Total expenses | 8,101 | 7,831 | 7,729 | 7,703 | 6,564 | 4,892 | 4,476 |
| Employee cost | 542 | 502 | 449 | 377 | 356 | 305 | 310 |
| EBITDA | 911 | 942 | 1,028 | 818 | 649 | 863 | 804 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.1% | +10.7% | +11.7% | +9.6% | +9.0% | +15.0% | +15.2% |
| Depreciation | 228 | 202 | 190 | 180 | 170 | 165 | 142 |
| Interest | 32.29 | 31.25 | 29.21 | 29.00 | 28.59 | 23.74 | 20.91 |
| Profit before tax | 797 | 1,478 | 1,561 | 635 | 476 | 712 | 667 |
| Tax | 221 | 369 | 385 | 166 | 133 | 187 | 151 |
| Net profit | 579 | 625 | 656 | 468 | 348 | 520 | 514 |
| Net profit margin | +6.4% | +7.1% | +7.5% | +5.5% | +4.8% | +9.0% | +9.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 7.29 | 14.14 | 14.66 | 8.79 | 6.66 | 9.83 | 9.67 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 80.87 | 80.84 | 80.84 | 53.89 | 53.89 | 53.89 | 53.89 |
| Reserves & surplus | 6,633 | 6,342 | 5,502 | 4,480 | 4,078 | 3,999 | 3,706 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 6,714 | 6,423 | 5,583 | 4,534 | 4,132 | 4,053 | 3,760 |
| Minority interest | (24.93) | (18.70) | 16.04 | 26.71 | 19.29 | 36.28 | 21.68 |
| Secured loans | 82.68 | 118 | 121 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 137 |
| Unsecured loans | 220 | 179 | 156 | 160 | 203 | 173 | 105 |
| Total debt | 303 | 296 | 276 | 160 | 203 | 173 | 242 |
| Total liabilities | 7,009 | 6,723 | 5,899 | 4,843 | 4,469 | 4,340 | 4,024 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 4,362 | 4,012 | 3,778 | 3,545 | 3,274 | 3,042 | 2,897 |
| Net block | 2,404 | 2,246 | 2,182 | 2,108 | 1,996 | 1,912 | 1,906 |
| Capital work in progress | 175 | 226 | 153 | 113 | 225 | 207 | 169 |
| Investments | 2,365 | 1,850 | 1,327 | 501 | 211 | 669 | 306 |
| Inventories | 1,530 | 1,665 | 1,687 | 1,729 | 1,630 | 1,198 | 1,008 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,467 | 1,357 | 1,335 | 1,238 | 1,093 | 956 | 787 |
| Cash & bank balances | 226 | 290 | 260 | 127 | 106 | 125 | 192 |
| Loans & advances | 189 | 194 | 144 | 211 | 192 | 231 | 196 |
| Total current assets | 3,412 | 3,506 | 3,426 | 3,305 | 3,021 | 2,510 | 2,183 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,535 | 1,330 | 1,385 | 1,351 | 1,134 | 1,085 | 751 |
| Net working capital | 1,877 | 2,177 | 2,042 | 1,954 | 1,887 | 1,425 | 1,432 |
| Total assets | 7,009 | 6,723 | 5,899 | 4,843 | 4,469 | 4,340 | 4,024 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 29.60 | 102 | 37.57 | (11.17) | 23.83 | 105 | 25.96 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 894 | 672 | 903 | 408 | 24.77 | 646 | 595 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (383) | (379) | (590) | (227) | 250 | (453) | (375) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (403) | (366) | (249) | (133) | (309) | (274) | (141) |
| Net change in cash | 108 | (72.38) | 64.41 | 48.74 | (35.00) | (81.13) | 79.00 |
| Closing cash | 226 | 290 | 260 | 127 | 106 | 125 | 192 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +2.7% | +0.2% | +2.8% | +18.1% | +25.3% | +9.0% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -3.3% | -8.3% | +25.6% | +26.0% | -24.8% | +7.3% | - |
| PBT growth | -46.1% | -5.3% | +145.9% | +33.3% | -33.1% | +6.8% | -4.3% |
| Net income growth | -7.4% | -4.8% | +40.2% | +34.4% | -33.1% | +1.2% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +1.9% | +6.7% | +15.0% | +17.3% | +10.0% | +7.3% | +5.7% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +3.7% | +13.2% | +6.0% | +0.6% | -4.8% | +2.8% | +2.9% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +6.4% | +12.6% | +13.4% | +5.5% | +4.8% | +9.1% | +9.8% |
| Return on capital employed | +12.0% | +13.0% | +16.6% | +14.3% | +11.5% | +17.8% | +18.3% |
| Return on net worth | +8.8% | +9.9% | +12.8% | +10.8% | +8.4% | +13.5% | +14.4% |
| Debt / equity | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Interest cover | 4.73 | 4.22 | 3.49 | 4.55 | 5.96 | 3.40 | 3.16 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 2.15 | 2.25 | 2.39 | 2.50 | 2.28 | 1.94 | 2.03 |
| Inventory turnover | 5.64 | 5.23 | 5.13 | 5.07 | 5.10 | 5.22 | 4.98 |
| Debtors turnover | 6.38 | 6.52 | 6.81 | 7.31 | 7.04 | 6.60 | 6.85 |
| EPS (₹) | 7.29 | 14.14 | 14.66 | 8.79 | 6.66 | 9.83 | 9.67 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 2.70 | 2.25 | 5.25 | 3.15 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 83.02 | 79.46 | 69.06 | 84.13 | 76.68 | 75.21 | 69.78 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,300 | 1,873 | 1,907 | 1,871 | 2,087 | 1,740 | 1,842 | 1,864 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +10.2% | +7.6% | +3.5% | +0.4% | +1.8% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 56.13 | 33.97 | 36.73 | 28.84 | 52.92 | 39.42 | 517 | 26.88 |
| Total expenses | 1,964 | 1,674 | 1,705 | 1,659 | 1,775 | 1,563 | 1,595 | 1,649 |
| EBITDA | 336 | 199 | 203 | 212 | 312 | 178 | 247 | 215 |
| EBITDA margin | +14.6% | +10.6% | +10.6% | +11.3% | +14.9% | +10.2% | +13.4% | +11.5% |
| Depreciation | 61.31 | 59.07 | 58.53 | 52.54 | 51.22 | 49.74 | 51.46 | 46.50 |
| Interest | 4.96 | 5.29 | 5.77 | 3.76 | 3.59 | 3.67 | 4.75 | 3.30 |
| Profit before tax | 326 | 169 | 175 | 184 | 310 | 164 | 707 | 192 |
| Tax | 83.41 | 47.89 | 43.79 | 47.45 | 79.23 | 40.34 | 181 | 61.93 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8,614 | 8,351 | 8,221 | 7,897 | 6,653 | 5,354 | 4,943 |
| Revenue growth | +3.2% | +1.6% | +4.1% | +18.7% | +24.3% | +8.3% | - |
| Other income | 164 | 808 | 735 | 30.83 | 32.86 | 38.85 | 26.86 |
| Total expenses | 7,700 | 7,563 | 7,198 | 7,103 | 6,017 | 4,521 | 4,162 |
| Employee cost | 490 | 447 | 402 | 334 | 312 | 269 | 269 |
| EBITDA | 914 | 788 | 1,023 | 794 | 636 | 833 | 782 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.6% | +9.4% | +12.4% | +10.1% | +9.6% | +15.6% | +15.8% |
| Depreciation | 221 | 194 | 180 | 165 | 154 | 149 | 120 |
| Interest | 18.41 | 15.09 | 12.46 | 9.73 | 9.87 | 8.48 | 5.00 |
| Profit before tax | 838 | 1,387 | 1,566 | 650 | 505 | 714 | 684 |
| Tax | 218 | 365 | 383 | 164 | 131 | 183 | 148 |
| Net profit | 607 | 339 | 666 | 481 | 372 | 529 | 529 |
| Net profit margin | +7.0% | +4.1% | +8.1% | +6.1% | +5.6% | +9.9% | +10.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 7.66 | 12.63 | 14.63 | 9.03 | 6.95 | 9.85 | 9.94 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 80.87 | 80.84 | 80.84 | 53.89 | 53.89 | 53.89 | 53.89 |
| Reserves & surplus | 6,615 | 6,285 | 5,572 | 4,553 | 4,117 | 4,023 | 3,733 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 6,696 | 6,366 | 5,653 | 4,607 | 4,171 | 4,077 | 3,787 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 217 | 171 | 149 | 119 | 109 | 98.44 | 63.41 |
| Total debt | 217 | 171 | 149 | 119 | 109 | 98.44 | 63.41 |
| Total liabilities | 6,930 | 6,558 | 5,822 | 4,748 | 4,302 | 4,176 | 3,850 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 4,194 | 3,829 | 3,579 | 3,351 | 3,083 | 2,849 | 2,618 |
| Net block | 2,333 | 2,160 | 2,074 | 1,995 | 1,876 | 1,777 | 1,709 |
| Capital work in progress | 174 | 226 | 152 | 113 | 224 | 206 | 164 |
| Investments | 2,422 | 1,907 | 1,459 | 653 | 300 | 770 | 455 |
| Inventories | 1,493 | 1,610 | 1,616 | 1,648 | 1,532 | 1,112 | 930 |
| Sundry debtors | 1,380 | 1,275 | 1,215 | 1,117 | 965 | 846 | 674 |
| Cash & bank balances | 192 | 260 | 230 | 94.74 | 80.65 | 83.31 | 166 |
| Loans & advances | 188 | 183 | 194 | 204 | 184 | 225 | 187 |
| Total current assets | 3,253 | 3,328 | 3,255 | 3,064 | 2,762 | 2,267 | 1,958 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,452 | 1,256 | 1,285 | 1,225 | 998 | 966 | 657 |
| Net working capital | 1,802 | 2,072 | 1,970 | 1,839 | 1,764 | 1,301 | 1,301 |
| Total assets | 6,930 | 6,558 | 5,822 | 4,748 | 4,302 | 4,176 | 3,850 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 85.72 | 162 | 90.22 | 66.44 | 80.30 | 166 | 78.04 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 885 | 647 | 895 | 386 | 59.09 | 655 | 621 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (429) | (372) | (636) | (274) | 251 | (465) | (343) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (358) | (352) | (187) | (88.87) | (324) | (276) | (192) |
| Net change in cash | 98.40 | (76.65) | 72.15 | 23.78 | (13.86) | (86.19) | 85.57 |
| Closing cash | 192 | 260 | 230 | 94.74 | 80.65 | 83.31 | 166 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +3.2% | +1.6% | +4.1% | +18.7% | +24.3% | +8.3% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +16.0% | -23.0% | +28.8% | +24.8% | -23.6% | +6.5% | - |
| PBT growth | -39.6% | -11.5% | +140.8% | +28.8% | -29.3% | +4.5% | -4.2% |
| Net income growth | +78.8% | -49.1% | +38.6% | +29.2% | -29.7% | +0.2% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +2.9% | +7.9% | +15.4% | +16.9% | +8.7% | +5.3% | +3.9% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +4.8% | +7.4% | +7.1% | +0.5% | -5.0% | +1.8% | +2.3% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +7.2% | +12.2% | +14.4% | +6.2% | +5.6% | +9.9% | +10.8% |
| Return on capital employed | +12.7% | +13.9% | +16.9% | +14.6% | +12.2% | +18.0% | +18.9% |
| Return on net worth | +9.5% | +5.7% | +13.0% | +11.1% | +9.1% | +13.5% | +14.9% |
| Debt / equity | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Interest cover | 2.66 | 2.54 | 1.48 | 1.55 | 2.05 | 1.24 | 0.76 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 2.15 | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.24 | 1.96 | 2.09 |
| Inventory turnover | 5.55 | 5.18 | 5.04 | 4.97 | 5.03 | 5.24 | 4.99 |
| Debtors turnover | 6.49 | 6.71 | 7.05 | 7.58 | 7.34 | 7.04 | 7.33 |
| EPS (₹) | 7.66 | 12.63 | 14.63 | 9.03 | 6.95 | 9.85 | 9.94 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 2.70 | 2.25 | 5.25 | 3.15 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 82.80 | 78.75 | 69.93 | 85.50 | 77.40 | 75.65 | 70.27 |
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Board of directors of Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited
Kansai Nerolac Paints has 6 current directors and 24 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaskar Bhat | Director | 10 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Takashi Tomioka | Director | 07 May 2020 | 6 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Sonia Singh | Director | 29 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Gen Yokota | Director | 06 May 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Uday Shirish Bhansali Also directs: Escondido Holdings LLP, Idfc First Bank Limited, Vakil and Sons Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 06 Nov 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Pravin Digambar Chaudhari | Managing Director | 26 Jun 2023 | 3 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited is audited by S R B C & CO LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S R B C & CO LLP | FY 2024 | 324982E/E300003 |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 75.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 4.00%, domestic institutional investors hold 11.90% and retail and other public shareholders hold 9.10%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% |
| Public | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2019 | 100232328 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹30 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 25 Aug 1999 | 90188781 | Punjab National Bank | ₹5.75 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Jun 1998 | 90188733 | Punjab National Bank | ₹1.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 90185790 | Industrial Development Bank of India | ₹15 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 19 Dec 1995 | 100052920 | Pradeshiya Industrial & Iinvestment Corporation of Uttar Pradesh (Picup) | ₹40 Cr | Satisfied |
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Deals & funding
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited has 14 deals on record (13 market trades, 1 acquisition); the latest was in October 2022.
Deals on record (5 of 14)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Market trade | ₹27.62 Cr | Buyer: Ishares Msci India Small-Cap Etf, an individual Seller: Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Co, Ishares India Sc Mauritius Company |
| Oct 2022 | Market trade | ₹27.69 Cr | Buyer: Ishares Msci India Small-Cap Etf, an individual Seller: Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Co, Ishares India Sc Mauritius Company |
| Nov 2008 | Market trade | ₹30.94 Cr | Buyer: Bajaj Life Insurance Limited Seller: Arisaig Partners Asia Pte. Ltd. |
| May 2007 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kansai Paints Private Limited |
| May 2005 | Market trade | ₹32.54 Cr | Buyer: Aberdeen Asset Management Seller: HDFC Trustee Company Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited has 2,221 court cases on record: 1,998 filed by Kansai Nerolac Paints, 225 filed against it. 1,228 cases are pending and 993 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 1,931 | 125 | 1,199 |
| High courts | 263 | 88 | 29 |
| Supreme Court | 27 | 12 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 2,221)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Rohtak, Haryana | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by HDFC Bank Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed against the company by PGT Components Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Punjab and Haryana | Writ petition | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Criminal case | Filed against the company by State of Up | Pending |
| District court, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company | Pending |
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Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited was last rated by Crisil on 06 Jul 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 06 Jul 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Kansai Nerolac Paints has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Nerofix Private Limited | U24299MH2019PTC328170 |
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Employees & EPFO
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited has a workforce of 3,794 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 04, 2024, across 7 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Kansai Nerolac Paints has 31 GST registrations: 26 active and 5 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACG1376N2ZB | Maharashtra | Active | 23 Aug 2017 |
| 02AAACG1376N2ZN | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACG1376N1ZM | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AAACG1376N1ZK | Chandigarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited has 51 board changes on record since 1973: 30 appointments and 21 cessations. The latest: Yash Ahuja was appointed as CFO on 22 Aug 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Kansai Nerolac Paints is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in paint and coatings, within the manufacturing industry. It was incorporated on 02 September 1920 (106+ years old) and is registered under CIN L24202MH1920PLC000825. Listed on BSE: 500165 and NSE: KANSAINER.
Kansai Nerolac Paints reported revenue of ₹9,012.65 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 2.7% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Kansai Nerolac Paints has 6 current directors:
- Pravin Digambar Chaudhari - Managing Director
- Bhaskar Bhat - Director
- Takashi Tomioka - Director
- Sonia Singh - Director
- Gen Yokota - Director
- Uday Shirish Bhansali - Director
The latest financial statements of Kansai Nerolac Paints on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 June 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Kansai Nerolac Paints is 27AAACG1376N2ZB, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 31 GST registrations in all, of which 26 are active and 5 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 02AAACG1376N2ZN (Himachal Pradesh), 03AAACG1376N1ZM (Punjab), 04AAACG1376N1ZK (Chandigarh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Kansai Nerolac Paints is L24202MH1920PLC000825. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Kansai Nerolac Paints is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 500165) and NSE (symbol: KANSAINER).
Kansai Nerolac Paints has 2,221 court cases on record: 1,998 filed by the company and 225 filed against it. 1,228 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Kansai Nerolac Paints was incorporated on 02 September 1920, making it 106+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Kansai Nerolac Paints has 14 deals on record (13 market trades, 1 acquisition); the latest was in October 2022.