Paint companies’ old playbook faces a new challenge amid crude shock
True, pent-up demand aided Q3FY26 earnings performance of paint makers, but Q4FY26 has been rough. A Yes Securities report dated 4 March said the price war has eased a little compared to the last two years; While there were pockets of growth, demand in FY26 hasn’t picked up as expected. “Q4FY26 is likely to be…