Nippon Paint unveils roadmap under new MD

Chennai: Nippon Paint India has unveiled a comprehensive, India-focused growth roadmap under its new Managing Director, Sharad Malhotra, marking the first detailed articulation of the company’s strategic direction following the recent leadership transition.

Part of the NIPSEA Group, a subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings and Asia-Pacific’s leading paint and coatings manufacturer, the company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India through an “India-first” operating approach. The strategy centres on strengthening its domestic manufacturing base, accelerating pan-India market expansion through a unified operating model, and pursuing selective inorganic growth opportunities to bolster its portfolio in the country.

With seven manufacturing facilities across India and access to advanced Japanese technology and manufacturing expertise, Nippon Paint said it aims to build a strong, self-sustaining India platform grounded in quality, operational excellence and local market relevance.