Asian Paints hits 52-week high after Q2 profit surge
Asian Paints shares climbed over 4% to a 52-week high of ₹2,898 after posting a strong 43% YoY rise in Q2 profit to ₹993 crore. Revenue grew 6.4% to ₹8,513 crore, and the firm declared an interim dividend of ₹4.5 per share. Analysts remain split, with some urging caution after the recent rally.