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AkzoNobel India to Buy Dulux IP for Rs 11.52 Billion Amid Sale Talks
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AkzoNobel India to Buy Dulux IP for Rs 11.52 Billion Amid Sale Talks

AkzoNobel India is set to acquire the intellectual property rights, including the trademark and goodwill of its flagship ‘Dulux’ brand for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh from its parent company Akzo Nobel for Rs 11.52 billion.

This move signals the potential sale of the decorative paints business under the Dulux brand. Sources indicate that in the second round of discussions, the parent company has shortlisted three Indian bidders for the business, with JSW Paints (in partnership with TPG) and Pidilite emerging as prominent contenders who have placed non-binding bids.

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AkzoNobel India is set to acquire the intellectual property rights, including the trademark and goodwill of its flagship ‘Dulux’ brand for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh from its parent company Akzo Nobel for Rs 11.52 billion. This move signals the potential sale of the decorative paints business under the Dulux brand. Sources indicate that in the second round of discussions, the parent company has shortlisted three Indian bidders for the business, with JSW Paints (in partnership with TPG) and Pidilite emerging as prominent contenders who have placed non-binding bids. (businessline)

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