Protective coatings have powered our double-digit growth

28 Jun 2025 CW Team

With a stronghold in the decorative segment, Berger Paints India is equally focused on scaling its industrial coatings business – an essential pillar driving its long-term growth and diversification strategy. In conversation with CW, Sanjay Chowdhury, Vice President and Business Head, Berger Paints India, shares how the division is innovating across infrastructure sectors, enhancing sustainability and positioning itself as a solution-driven partner for high-performance, large-scale projects.

How does Berger’s Protective Coatings, an industrial coatings division, contribute to overall growth and what are the company's expansion plans?

Industrial coatings help balance the seasonal nature of decorative paints. Protective Coatings serves sectors like oil and gas, shipping and heavy engineering, providing long-lasting protection in harsh environments.

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