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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.72 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 6.94 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -28.29 %, Marginal decrease of -33.71% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Akzo Nobel India Limited. Profit dropped by -4.61 % Year to Year, Akzo Nobel India Limited’s profitability increased by 10.95 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -4.56 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 10.98 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1032.742 Cr | Rs. 982.289 Cr | Rs. 1050.461 Cr | + 6.94 % | + 1.72 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 866.32 Cr | Rs. 835.89 Cr | Rs. 883.54 Cr | + 5.7 % | + 1.99 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 166.42 Cr | Rs. 146.4 Cr | Rs. 166.92 Cr | + 14.02 % | + 0.3 % |
| OPM % | 16.11 % | 14.9 % | 15.89 % | + 0.99 % | -0.22 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 8.381 Cr | Rs. 9.066 Cr | Rs. 6.01 Cr | -33.71 % | -28.29 % |
| Interest | Rs. 3.21 Cr | Rs. 1.49 Cr | Rs. 3.34 Cr | + 124.16 % | + 4.05 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 20.07 Cr | Rs. 22.2 Cr | Rs. 23.41 Cr | + 5.45 % | + 16.64 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 151.52 Cr | Rs. 131.78 Cr | Rs. 146.18 Cr | + 10.93 % | -3.52 % |
| Tax % | 24.88 % | 25.73 % | 25.73 % | + 0 % | + 0.85 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 113.82 Cr | Rs. 97.86 Cr | Rs. 108.58 Cr | + 10.95 % | -4.6 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 24.99 | Rs. 21.49 | Rs. 23.85 | + 10.98 % | -4.56 % |
Today, we’re looking at Akzo Nobel India Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 1.72 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 6.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.7 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.99 %. Operating profit, while up 0.3 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.02 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.22 %, but an expansion of 0.99 % sequentially. Other income fell by -33.71 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -28.29 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 124.16 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 4.05 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.45 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 16.64 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -3.52 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 10.93 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.85 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0 %. Net profit fell by -4.6 % year-on-year but experienced a 10.95 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -4.56 % but a quarterly rise of 10.98 %. In summary, Akzo Nobel India Limited’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1032.742 Cr | Rs. 982.289 Cr | Rs. 1050.461 Cr | + 6.94 % | + 1.72 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 866.32 Cr | Rs. 835.89 Cr | Rs. 883.54 Cr | + 5.7 % | + 1.99 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 166.42 Cr | Rs. 146.4 Cr | Rs. 166.92 Cr | + 14.02 % | + 0.3 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 113.82 Cr | Rs. 97.86 Cr | Rs. 108.58 Cr | + 10.95 % | -4.6 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 24.99 | Rs. 21.49 | Rs. 23.85 | + 10.98 % | -4.56 % |
In reviewing Akzo Nobel India Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.72 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 6.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.99 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.7 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 0.3 % annually, and saw a 14.02 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -4.6 %, and experienced a 10.95 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -4.56 % annually, however rose by 10.98 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Akzo Nobel India Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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