Asian Paints shares fall 0.62 percent, underperforming Indian stock market

11 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Asian Paints closed at ₹2,447.40 on Wednesday, lagging behind the BSE SENSEX Index, which rose 0.79% to 77,496.36.
The stock remains 18.02% below its 52-week high of ₹2,985.50 reached on December 4, with trading volume at 38,695, significantly lower than the 50-day average of 73,099.
Competitors Shalimar Paints and Jenson & Nicholson also declined, while JSW Dulux saw minimal movement, reflecting a mixed day for the sector despite overall market gains.

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