
The April-June quarter was particularly good for Asian Paints with the company posting a 24% rise in profits over the previous quarter. Its gross profit margins expanded a whopping 530 basis points. However, the company's international sales saw a dip. BTTV’s Sakshi Batra spoke to Asian Paints CEO and MD Amit Syngle about its upcoming festive season plans as well as increasing competition in the paints business.