Paint firms get a breather, but will it suffice?

Decorative paints giant Asian Paints announced a 6-8% price increase in two phases. In the first phase, prices in key decorative categories of emulsions, enamels, primers, and distempers, will increase from 10 April, showed a dealers’ channel check by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The second phase will begin from 21 April, covering waterproofing, adhesives, and wood finishes.