About Akzo Nobel India Limited 

Akzo Nobel India Limited traces its origins back to 1954 and has steadily evolved into one of the country’s leading paint and coatings companies. It forms part of the global AkzoNobel Group, which has a legacy dating to 1792 and operates in more than 150 countries. The company’s brand portfolio in India is headlined by Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – trusted names that span decorative paints as well as industrial and performance coatings.

Akzo Nobel India is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, with its registered office in Kolkata. Its presence covers homes, commercial establishments, infrastructure, automobiles, naval vessels, offshore platforms, nuclear projects and even consumer goods. The company operates through multiple manufacturing facilities and R&D centres, with sustainability at the core of its operations.

Akzo Nobel India Limited Milestone 

 

A key milestone in 2024–25 was the celebration of its 70th anniversary in India, marked by record financial performance and capacity investments. The company also oversees a subsidiary, ICI India Research and Technology Centre Private Limited, which focuses on R&D and innovation. Today, Akzo Nobel India positions itself as a market leader in decorative paints and performance coatings, with a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability and customer-centric growth.

 

Akzo Nobel India Limited’s Business Segments

Akzo Nobel India’s operations span two principal businesses – Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings.

• Decorative Paints: Includes interior and exterior paints, emulsions, enamels and varnishes under the Dulux brand family. These products cater to retail consumers, contractors, architects and project customers.

• Performance Coatings: Encompasses marine and protective coatings, powder coatings, automotive and specialty coatings, and industrial coatings, serving B2B clients across sectors such as automotive, oil & gas, infrastructure, marine, electronics and packaging.

Akzo Nobel India Limited  Key Management

• Mr. Rajiv Rajgopal – Chairman and Managing Director

• Mr. Krishna Rallapalli – Wholetime Director and Chief Financial Officer

• Mr. Rohit G Totla – Wholetime Director

• Mr. Rajiv L. Jha – Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Akzo Nobel India Limited Latest Updates

• Capacity Expansion: Investment of Rs 1,050 million in expanding the Gwalior powder coatings facility to serve rising demand in northern and eastern India.

• Product Innovation: Launches included Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna (uber-luxury interior paint), Dulux Weathershield Protect Dust Proof, India’s first scuff-mark resistant interior emulsion, and Interpon A3000 powder coating for motorcycles. In enamels, the company introduced Dulux Professional M900 Premium Gloss for project customers.

• Digitalisation: Roll-out of a fully integrated end-to-end lead management system and Dulux Maestro program for architects and designers.

• Strategic Review: Parent AkzoNobel N.V. initiated a portfolio restructuring in South Asia. Proposed steps include divestment of the Powder Coatings business and International Research Centre in India, alongside acquisition of decorative paints intellectual property by Akzo Nobel India.

• Sustainability Milestones: Over 50% of total energy from renewable sources, 70% sustainable sourcing of raw materials, and 89% material circularity.

• Community Initiatives: The “Let’s Colour” project revitalised villages in Spiti Valley, while Project Indradhanush empowered women across seven states by training them as professional painters.