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Prior to GST 65% 35%

Present 75% 25%

Expected future trajectory 80% 20%
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%

Organised sector (%) Unorganised sector (%)

Fig. 3: Share of organised and unorganised sectors in Indian paint industry
Source: CareEdge Ratings and CMIE
the medium term. New players’ capex likely to experience changes in mar- and increasing affl uence, rising dis-
is primarily funded through a mix of ket share and pressure on the operat- posable income, shortening of the re-
debt and equity infusion from large ing margin due to the twin impact of painting cycle, demand recovery from
conglomerates with deep pockets. cost and price. Nonetheless, the sec- semi-urban and rural areas, affordable
tor is poised to grow at 8-10% with a housing projects, spending on large
CareEdge Ratings’ view somewhat lower operating margin of scale infrastructure projects and de-
“With signifi cant investment plans around 14% in FY26 as compared to mand from automobiles sector,” said
by new players having substantial the average of around 18% in the last Richa Bagaria, Associate Director at
able individuals driving innovation vered by experts from a wide range running the session ‘Unlocking the fi nancial resources, the industry is fi ve years, reinforced by urbanisation CareEdge Ratings.
and success in the Asia Pacific beauty of cosmetic organisations, who will benefits of multifunctional 1,3-pro-
sector, including R&D professionals, take attendees through a variety of panediol to maximize performance’.
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