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Japan-based Nippon Paint has outlined plans to strengthen its India operations as it targets growth across housing, construction, and infrastructure-led real estate markets. Under its new India Managing Director, Sharad Malhotra, the company will bring all paints and coatings businesses under a single operating model to improve manufacturing flexibility, supply chain efficiency, and pan-India distribution. With seven manufacturing plants already in place, Nippon Paint plans to increase investments beyond its strong southern base and expand into high-growth urban and semi-urban centres. The strategy aims to support rising demand from residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, reflecting a wider trend of global companies deepening their India presence.
Japan-based Nippon Paint has announced plans to strengthen its India-focused operating model as it looks to expand its presence across the country. The move comes as the company aims to align its operations more closely with India's growing construction, housing, and infrastructure sectors. Advertisement
Under the leadership of its newly appointed Managing Director for India Operations, Sharad Malhotra, Nippon Paint India will bring all its paints and coatings businesses under a single, unified operating structure. The company said this approach will allow greater flexibility in manufacturing, improved operational efficiency, and a more integrated pan-India distribution network.
According to the company, the unified model is designed to support scale and create synergies across markets. By consolidating operations, Nippon Paint expects to respond more effectively to regional demand while optimising production and supply chains across its facilities.
Nippon Paint currently operates seven manufacturing plants across India. The company said it plans to step up investments to expand beyond its traditionally strong southern markets. The focus will be on improving market segmentation and increasing its presence in high-growth urban and semi-urban centres, where demand for housing, commercial real estate, and infrastructure-linked construction materials continues to rise.
In addition to expanding into newer geographies, the company will work on consolidating its leadership position in its core regions. Strengthening its nationwide distribution footprint remains a key priority, aimed at ensuring better reach and faster availability of products across residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
Paints and coatings play a critical role in real estate development, from residential projects to large-scale infrastructure. Industry players have seen rising demand driven by urbanisation, government-led infrastructure projects, and increased investment in housing across multiple income categories. Nippon Paint's expansion strategy is expected to align with these trends, particularly in emerging cities and growth corridors.
Separately, fast-moving consumer healthcare company Haleon announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as President for the India Subcontinent, effective January 2026. Lele will also join the Haleon Executive Team, the company's global leadership body, as part of efforts to strengthen alignment with its long-term strategy.
He will succeed Navneet Saluja, General Manager for the India Subcontinent, who retired in October 2025. In his new role, Lele will be responsible for driving India's contribution to Haleon's goal of reaching one billion more consumers by 2030, while advancing the company's focus on everyday health solutions.
Both announcements reflect a broader trend of multinational companies deepening their India operations to tap into long-term growth opportunities across sectors.
Source: PTI
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