In a significant development within India’s paints and coatings industry, Akzo Nobel India Limited has officially been renamed JSW Dulux Limited, effective March 11, 2026. The move follows the acquisition of a majority stake by JSW Paints, a subsidiary of the JSW Group, marking a new chapter for the company. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.
As part of the transition, a fresh Certificate of Incorporation has been issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Additionally, the company has updated its Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) to reflect the new corporate identity.
Leadership Restructuring Post Acquisition
Following the rebranding, key leadership changes have been announced. Mr Parth Jindal has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman while Mr Rajiv Rajgopal has transitioned into the role of Joint Managing Director & CEO. These changes signal JSW Group’s strategic intent to strengthen leadership and steer the company toward accelerated growth.
Compliance and Branding Transition
In line with listing compliance requirements, the company will display its former name, Akzo Nobel India Limited, alongside the new name, JSW Dulux Limited, for a period of two years. The rebranding combines the global reputation of the Dulux brand with the diversified strength of the JSW Group, aiming to establish a stronger and more unified brand identity in the Indian market.
Strategic Outlook
This development marks a pivotal moment in the Indian paints sector, as JSW Group deepens its footprint while aligning with an internationally recognized brand. The transition is expected to enhance the company’s market positioning by leveraging the global brand equity of Dulux and the industrial strength and diversification of JSW Group.
JSW Paints is India’s fastest growing paints company and a part of the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, India’s leading conglomerate with diverse interests across a range of B2B and B2C sectors including steel, cement, energy, infrastructure, automotive and paints. ANIL is one of India’s leading decorative and industrial paints players and was a part of Akzo Nobel, a global leader in decorative paints and industrial coatings headquartered in the Netherlands.