JSW Dulux targets top-2 spot in India's decorative paints after Akzo Nobel buyout

Post acquisition of Akzo Nobel India, JSW Dulux is gunning for the No. 2 position in a 14+ player decorative paints market, leveraging brand investment, distribution scale-up, and manufacturing depth to challenge Asian Paints' dominance.

— Source publishedTue, 16 Jun, 2026, 23:00 IST·First seen Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 23:17 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

JSW Dulux, formed after JSW Group's acquisition of Akzo Nobel India, is targeting a top-two position in India's decorative and industrial paints market, backed

Key facts

  • top-2 position
  • 14+ players

Why this matters

Consolidation signal: with JSW absorbing Akzo, expect smaller players (Shalimar, Kamdhenu, Sirca) to become acquisition targets as the market bifurcates into a top-3 oligopoly versus niche regional brands.