New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Asian Paints is in focus as its board is scheduled to meet on October 29, 2026, to consider its second-quarter results and an interim dividend, if any, for FY27. The record date for the interim dividend, if declared, has been fixed as November 4, 2026.

The upcoming board meeting puts both the company's financial performance and its dividend payout in focus. Asian Paints paid a total dividend of Rs.27.50 per share for FY26, comprising an interim dividend of Rs.4.50 and a final dividend of Rs.23 per share.

The company has not yet announced the amount of any FY27 interim dividend. The board's decision on October 29 will determine whether shareholders receive another payout.

Asian Paints has maintained a consistent div...