JSW Paints has officially taken control of Akzo Nobel India, completing the purchase of a 60.76% stake from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates. The deal closed on Wednesday, marking a major consolidation move in India’s fast-growing paints and coatings market.
Following the conclusion of an open offer to public shareholders—through which JSW Paints acquired an additional 0.44%—the company now holds 61.2% of Akzo Nobel India.
Sajjan Jindal, chairman of the JSW Group, welcomed Akzo Nobel India employees to what he called the “JSW family,” noting the significance of bringing the globally recognised Dulux brand under the JSW umbrella.
Parth Jindal, managing director of JSW Paints, described the acquisition as one of the largest transactions in India’s paints and coatings industry to date. He said JSW Paints aims to combine the “Magic of Dulux” with the “Thoughtfulness of JSW Paints” to create long-term value.
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