The results show asolid second quarter despite signs of demand weakness. The second quarter 2023 net sales of $1.6 billion were 14% lower than the prior-year quarter, driven by lower net sales in Titanium Technologies and Advanced Performance Material’s Advanced Materials portfolio.
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The results show consolidated net sales increased 6.3% in the quarter to a record $6.24 billion, and net sales from stores in United States and Canada open more than 12 calendar months increased 9.5% in the quarter, among other key takeaways.
"Overall, we have recorded significant improvement in margins, both sequentially as well as on year‐on‐year basis, aided by strong efforts on driving operational, formulation and sourcing efficiencies and supported by easing inflation in raw material prices,”said Amit Syngle, Managing Director & CEO of Asian Paints Limited.