Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT): Asian Paints Share Price Rises 2.06% to Rs 2,448; M-Cap at Rs 2.35 Lakh Cr

Published: 25 September 2026 at 3:18:51 PM IST

Asian Paints Share Price rose today after the stock moved to Rs 2,448.00 from the previous close of Rs 2,398.60, a gain of Rs 49.40 or 2.06%. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,35,305.61 cr, which keeps Asian Paints among the most closely watched names in the Indian stock market. The move places Asian Paints Share Price in the day’s discussion around stocks in news and top gainers today, even though the supplied data confirms the price event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst.

The session opened at Rs 2,398.65, matched an intraday low of Rs 2,398.55 and touched a high of Rs 2,450.00. Turnover for the day stood at Rs 6.13 cr. For readers tracking Asian Paints Share Price Today, the numbers show a measured upward move rather than a story built on speculation. Univest readers can use this update to understand what changed in the share price, how the current valuation sits versus the paint industry benchmark and what to monitor next in Asian Paints Stock News.

In simple terms, Asian Paints Share Price today reflects a same-day price rise with a clear, verifiable set of market figures. The data supports a live stock update, but it does not point to a disclosed trigger. That makes the stock relevant for investors who follow price action, market cap changes and the broader Asian Paints Stock Performance narrative.

Asian Paints Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 2,448
Previous Close	Rs 2,398.6
Today's Move	Rs 49.4 (+2.06%)
Open	Rs 2,398.65
High	Rs 2,450
Low	Rs 2,398.55
Turnover	Rs 6.13 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,35,305.61 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) rose to Rs 2,448 from the previous close of Rs 2,398.6, a move of Rs 49.4 or 2.06%. The stock opened at Rs 2,398.65, reached a high of Rs 2,450, recorded a low of Rs 2,398.55.

Asian Paints Share Price moved from Rs 2,398.60 to Rs 2,448.00, adding Rs 49.40 on the day. The stock traded between Rs 2,398.55 and Rs 2,450.00, with turnover of Rs 6.13 cr. This is the factual picture behind the Asian Paints Share Price update.

The session shows a narrow opening-to-low range and a close near the upper end of the day’s band. For Asian Paints Share Price Live tracking, that is the most direct reading available from the supplied numbers. The move also keeps Asian Paints Stock Gaining Today in focus for market updates and share price news without extending beyond the verified data.

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,35,305.61 crore
P/E Ratio	48.29x
P/B Ratio	10.08x
ROE	21.62%
ROCE	28.22%
EPS	Rs 49.68
Book Value Per Share	Rs 237.98
Dividend Yield	1.15%

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) fundamental metrics show P/E 48.29x, P/B 10.08x, ROE 21.62%, ROCE 28.22%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Asian Paints Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 235305.61 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 48.29x, P/B at 10.08x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 21.62% and ROCE of 28.22%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 49.68, book value per share of Rs 237.98, dividend yield of 1.15%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 34.78x, median ROE of 14.75%, median ROCE of 19.33%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Chemicals
Industry	Paints
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	48.29x
Benchmark Median P/E	34.78x
Benchmark Average P/E	39.91x
Benchmark P/E Range	7.27x to 88.58x
Company P/B Ratio	10.08x
Benchmark Median P/B	5.07x
Company ROE	21.62%
Benchmark Median ROE	14.75%
Company ROCE	28.22%
Benchmark Median ROCE	19.33%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,35,305.61 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 9,918.44 crore

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Paints.

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a P/E ratio of 48.29x, which is above the benchmark median of 34.78x, a difference of +38.84%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a ROE of 21.62%, which is above the benchmark median of 14.75%, a difference of +46.58%. Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a ROCE of 28.22%, which is above the benchmark median of 19.33%, a difference of +45.99%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Berger Paints India Ltd.	BERGEPAINT	53,577.83	43.11	7.18	17.28	23.14
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd.	KANSAINER	14,768.3	24.21	2.1	8.78	12.44
Akzo Nobel India Ltd.	JSWDULUX	14,393.93	7.27	5.64	104.45	125.82
Indigo Paints Ltd.	INDIGOPNTS	5,442.95	33.13	4.52	13.72	18.37
SIRCA Paints India Ltd.	SIRCA	2,356.62	34.78	4.74	15.77	20.28

Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a P/E ratio of 48.29x compared with the displayed peer median of 33.13x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 21.62% compares with a peer median of 15.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 28.22% versus the displayed peer median of 20.28%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,35,305.61 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Asian Paints

• Asian Paints Share Price rose 2.06% today to Rs 2,448.00.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,35,305.61 cr for Asian Paints Share Price Today.
• P/E is 48.29 and P/B is 10.08 in the supplied fundamental data.
• ROE is 21.62% and ROCE is 28.22%, both above the same-industry median.
• Turnover is Rs 6.13 cr, and the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst.

About Asian Paints

Asian Paints Ltd. operates in the Paints industry within the Chemicals sector. The company is widely followed because it is a prominent listed name in decorative and related paint categories, and its share price is frequently tracked alongside sector peers in the Indian equity market. For readers searching Asian Paints Share Price, the company’s size, profitability and valuation remain central to the story.

The supplied data in this article focuses on market metrics rather than business segment detail, so the company overview stays anchored to what can be verified here: sector, industry, market capitalisation, earnings metrics and benchmark comparison. That is enough to frame Asian Paints Stock News in a factual way without stretching beyond the available information. Univest uses this same company context to help readers follow Asian Paints Share Price Today and Asian Paints Share News in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Asian Paints Share Price rising today?

Ans. Asian Paints Share Price rose 2.06% to Rs 2,448.00 in the supplied data. The information confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move.

What is the current Asian Paints Share Price today?

Ans. Asian Paints Share Price today is Rs 2,448.00. It moved up Rs 49.40 from the previous close of Rs 2,398.60 and finished the session near the day’s high. The previous close was Rs 2,398.6.

What is the market capitalisation of Asian Paints?

Ans. Asian Paints has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,35,305.61 cr. That places the company well above the benchmark median and average in the supplied paint-industry comparison set. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.

How does Asian Paints compare on valuation?

Ans. Asian Paints Share Price is backed by a P/E of 48.29 and P/B of 10.08. Both are above the same-industry medians, which indicates a premium valuation versus many listed peers.

Are Asian Paints’ profitability metrics strong?

Ans. Asian Paints reports ROE of 21.62% and ROCE of 28.22%. Both are above the same-industry medians, which gives the Asian Paints Share Price update useful profitability context. ROE stands at 21.62%.

What do EPS and book value show for Asian Paints?

Ans. Asian Paints has EPS of Rs 49.68 and book value of Rs 237.98 per share. EPS reflects earnings per share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.

How does Asian Paints compare with Berger Paints and Kansai Nerolac?

Ans. Asian Paints Share Price carries a higher P/E than Berger Paints and Kansai Nerolac in the supplied peer set. It also shows stronger ROE and ROCE than both companies in this comparison.

Does the data show a clear reason for the Asian Paints move?

Ans. No clear reason is supplied. The data confirms a same-day price rise, but it does not identify a company-specific catalyst, event or announcement behind the Asian Paints Share Price movement.