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Rising competition reason behind Akzo Nobel sell call

Financial Express Kochi

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June 28, 2025

Rivals such as Birla Opus have disrupted market

- VIVEAT SUSAN PINTO

Heightened competition and flat growth in decorative paints possibly contributed to Akzo Nobel's decision to exit India after 70 years, analysts tracking the company said. On Friday, JSW Paints announced that it was picking up Akzo Nobel's nearly 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India, the country's fourth-largest paint maker, for close to ₹9,000 crore. The announcement came nine months after the Dutch parent had begun a strategic review of its India business. The company, best known for its Dulux brand of paints, goes with the tagline 'Let's colour'.

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