Demand worries, higher input costs may derail Kansai Nerolac's Q1 show

While the first three weeks of April saw robust demand in what is considered a seasonally strong period, lockdown in multiple states has seen offtake collapse

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Kansai Nerolac Paints  | Q1 results | paints industry

Ram Prasad Sahu  |  Mumbai 

After a strong start to the June quarter, Kansai Nerolac Paints is facing a double whammy in the form of weak demand and higher commodity costs. While the first three weeks of April saw robust demand in what is considered a seasonally strong period, the lockdown in multiple states has led to a collapse in demand.

About 70-90 per cent of depots and distributors are shut while the rest are open for a limited period. The company is facing demand challenges in both its key segments of decorative paints and the industrial (auto) segment. While the semi-urban and rural segments were less ...

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First Published: Mon, May 10 2021. 18:44 IST
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