About Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL)

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL) is one of India’s largest paint manufacturers, established in 1920 and today a subsidiary of Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Japan. The Company leads in automotive and powder coatings and holds a significant share in performance coatings, while being recognised as the third-largest decorative paint manufacturer in India.

KNPL manufactures a comprehensive range of coatings and allied solutions, spanning:

• Decorative paints (interior and exterior) 
• Wood coatings 
• Construction chemicals and tile adhesives 
• Coatings for passenger and commercial vehicles, tractors, consumer durables, and infrastructure applications 

Operations and Footprint

Headquartered in Mumbai, KNPL operates across India with:

• 9 manufacturing plants 
• 114 depots 
• 7 regional distribution centres 

The Company’s centralised R&D centre is located in Navi Mumbai, supported by 5 satellite R&D units, reflecting a strong innovation-driven product pipeline and service capability.

The Company’s manufacturing capacity stood at 664.3 million litres in FY 2024–25.

Beyond India, KNPL has a presence in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. The Group comprises 4 subsidiaries, as detailed in the consolidated financial statements.

Recent Milestones

• Commencement of commercial production at the new Atchutapuram (Vizag) unit. 
• Plans to augment capacity at the Sayakha plant to meet rising demand, particularly in automotive paints. 

Key Management

• Bhaskar Bhat – Chairman 
• Pravin D. Chaudhari – Managing Director 
• Hirokazu Kotera – Executive Director 
• P. D. Pai – Chief Financial Officer 
• G. T. Govindarajan – Company Secretary 

Latest Updates on Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited

• Capacity and footprint: Commercial production commenced at the Atchutapuram (Vizag) plant; capacity augmentation at the Sayakha facility is planned to support future industry growth. 
• Consumer services and retail: NxtGen Painting Service expanded to 250+ cities. The Company scaled its Nerolac NxtGen Shoppe to 100+ outlets and Shop-in-Shop presence to 200+ locations across India, enhancing the retail experience for homeowners. 
• Projects momentum: KNPL expanded to 80+ towns in its projects business and executed marquee projects such as the India International Convention Centre – Yashobhoomi (Delhi) and the Airport Flyover in Varanasi. 
• Decorative portfolio: Under its Paint+ strategy, new launches included the Wow Whites range offering best-in-class whiteness with 15% more coverage, and Kansai Select Shikisai, a premium, stone-inspired matte finish. In wood coatings, Nerolac Wonderwood Gloria NXT was introduced, offering high-gloss, scratch- and stain-resistant performance. 
• Auto refinish: An economy range was launched to provide cost-effective refinishing for automotive customers. KNPL also rolled out a digital Body Shop Management platform to strengthen engagement and service efficiency. 
• Powder and coil coatings: Introduced a pigmented primer-cum-basecoat for alloy wheels and a specialised anti-static coating for ESD applications in powder coatings. In coil coatings, a high-build system was developed for durable applications such as puff panels in major infrastructure projects. 
• Performance coatings and technology partnerships: Advanced tin-free cathodic electrodeposition (CED) coatings and stoving primers for 4-wheeler bodies, supported by collaboration with Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Japan, for technology transfer, colour trend insights, and technical support to Indian clients. 
• Wood coatings collaboration: Progress continued under the strategic partnership with ICRO, helping introduce new finishes to market and deepen contractor engagement through the PU+ Loyalty Programme. 
• Recognition: The Hosur plant won the Best Quality Supplier Award from TKML for sustained quality performance and green project initiatives.