In the last few years, there is a dramatic growth in the construction sector. It contributed to the growth of paint and other construction materials. India serves as a home for the biggest paint companies in the world. There are even some International brands that deliver Indian customers as per Indian style and color needs. Paint adds aesthetic value to your space but also they should help to increase the lifespan making with weather-resistant. With technological advancement, there is paint available to meet the specific purpose and they add value to your building. Consumers are now free to select paint as per their budget. You can buy paint from large players or an unorganized sector. Around 70% of the paint sold in India is of the popular brand. As per the report of the Indian Paint Association, the Indian paint industry has grown to INR 707.8 billion for the financial year 2019-2020. In India, decorative paints have a market of 75% and 25% comprises Industrial paints. Due to the higher demand for interior designing and wall painting, paint companies have launched top-notch products. Here are given the list of top 12 paint companies in India that are splashing color across the country.
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1. Asian Paints
Asian Paint is an Indian multinational firm headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company was established in 1942 and they are engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling paints related to home décor, coating, and bath fittings. The leading paint manufacturer ranks first in India and third in Asia. The company operates in 16 countries and they have 25 paint factories in India and abroad. Currently, the company has an asset worth 6,205 Cr and they are one of the top companies with the largest share of 54.1% in the Indian paint industry. They produce premium quality products in various colors and shades. The best-selling products of Asian paints are Tractor Emulsion, Royal Play and Ultima range of paints.
2. Berger Paints
Berger paints were established in 1923 and the company is headquartered in Kolkata. The company also represents International locations including Poland, Nepal, Russia, and Bangladesh. They are one of the fastest-growing paint industries that offer a varied product range including coatings, wallpaper, chemicals, construction, and allied products. The paint company is a fully owned subsidiary of the Berger Lewis Paints. They have 10 manufacturing units in India and they are one of the top producers of interior wall coating products in India. They manufacture a wide variety of paint products and few popular ones include Berger’s easy clean, Berger silk illusion, Marble Finish, Metallica and Berger Silk Glamor.
3. Kansai Nerolac Paints
Kansai Nerolac was founded in 1920 and they are based at Mumbai, Maharashtra. They are one of the top leading paint companies in India and a subsidiary of Kansai Paints Ltd, the largest paint manufacturers in Japan. The company manufactures industrial paints, automotive coating, and industrial coatings. They are also into the powder coating business. Nerolac offers a wide range of decorative paints for exterior and interiors. Some most popular sub-brands by Nerolac are Excel, Lotus Touch, Silver, and Suraksha. The company has specifically designed exterior wall paints for humid and dry conditions. Nerolac impression is a luxury emulsion and a part of the designed range of paints that helps to create various designs on the wall and offer a matte finish.
4. Dulux Paints
Akzo Nobel India Ltd which is also known as Dulux paints was established in 1993 and it is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dulux paints is a highly respectable brand and they are specialized in making decorative coatings, automotive, special coating for consumer electronics, power, aviation, shipping, construction, food and beverage, oil and gas, wastewater and leisure craft. Some of their popular interior and exterior paints comprise Dulux Velvet Touch, the pearl glo, Sun Reflec, Dulux Weather Shield, Dulux Super Satin and Super gloss 5 in 1. They have a wide range of exterior paints such as wall putty, acrylic primer, and water-based cement primer.
5. Shalimar Paints
Shalimar paints are India’s oldest paint company established in the year 1902. They are headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. The company was founded by AC Turner and AC Wright. The company is involved in manufacturing and marketing of industrial coatings and decorative paints. Few popular iconic building India are painted by Shalimar Paints. Various products of Shalimar are exported and used for a specialized purpose. The company has 54 branches and 3 manufacturing units across India. The leading paint brand offers a wide range of architecture, decorative and industrial option for painting. The Shalimar Superlac stay clean paints is a water-based premium emulsion and very popular in the market.
6. Jenson & Nicholson India Ltd
Jenson & Nicholson India Ltd was founded in 1922, headquartered in Gurgaon and they are one of the leading paint companies in India. They are the second oldest paint manufacturers in India. The company was first established in London in 1821 and later become an independent firm in 1973. They were the first to launch plastic emulsion paints in India under the Robbialac brand. The company produces architectural, industrial and protective varieties of quality paint. The company has completed many big projects in Delhi. Other than the exterior, interior, metal, wood, industrial and undercoats the company also manufacture varnishes, enamel, distemper, and synthetic resins.
7. Nippon Paints
Nippon paints are a Japanese company and they are the 7th largest paint manufacturers globally. The company established in the year 1881 by Jujiro Moteki and Komyosha produces high-quality paint and coats for decorative, industrial and automotive sectors. The company manufactures eco-friendly products and they have greater demand in the market. They are the only paint solution provider that offers a variety of products for all kinds of surfaces. Their odorless interior wall paints are quite popular and they are high-quality products that offer a great finish to your home décor.
8. Jotun India Pvt Ltd
Jotun India Pvt Ltd headquartered in Sandefjord, Norway was established in 1926. The leading brand offer performance coating including protective, marine, powder and decorative paints. The company has a presence globally and the group has 63 companies and 40 production houses across the world. The leading paint company has colored Burj Khalifa, Eiffel Tower, and Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. They have few collections of wood and metal paints and also a great collection of wall designer paints which has a huge market in India. Jotun paints deals with performance coating and their interior paint coatings have been formulated uniquely.
9. Snowcem Paints
Snowcem is an Indian paint company founded in the year 1959 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. They are leading manufacturers of exterior cement-based masonry paint in India. The company usually manufactures water-based products; also they have launched innovative and pioneered products in India. They remain a preferred brand for cement coatings for military, industrial and civil sectors in India. Snowcem brand has introduced new products like water-based liquid coatings and eco-friendly paints. Their exterior paints which are quite popular include Unigloss and Trump.
10. Mysore Paints & Varnish Ltd
The company was launched by the Maharaja of Mysore in 1939 under the name of Mysore Lac & Paint Works Ltd. In 1947, the company was nationalized and started operating as a public sector under the government of Karnataka. They usually manufacture specialty paints like road coatings, varnishes, primer, industrial paint, and epoxy paints. They are the sole provider for indelible ink used in Indian elections. Their main aim of setting up the company was to employ the local people and making the best use of natural resources from the forest. They manufacture decorative coatings, industrial, thinner, wood polishes, and varnish. The company supplies its product to PSUs, central government and several other paint dealers.
11. British Paints
British paints based in the UK were launched in Indian in the year 1947 and they offer an innovative range of architectural and industrial coatings. The company has 60 years of experience in the paint manufacturing industry. The leading paint industry headquartered in Delhi has a team of experienced professionals. Some popular British paint brand includes Acri Silk, Glo, Glamour, Expa Cool, British Shingar and Master Blaster.
12. Sheenlac Paints
Sheenlc paint is a Chennai based company established in the year 1962 and they are leading brands for decorative paints. They were the first company in the world to manufacture non-alcoholic wood polish. Some other material available from Sheenlac brand includes wood finish, auto finish, and wood polish products. They have colored Annai Velankanni Church, Patrick’s Church, and Perumbur Votive Shrine Church.