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Nippon bets big on Mumbai

Launches operations in Maharashtra as part of phase wise expansion plans.

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Nippon Paint (India) announced the launch of its marketing operations in Mumbai.

Through this move,the long-standing Japan based paint major has highlighted the strategic importance of expanding into the Indian market in a phased manner.

Speaking on the occasion,Ramakanth V. Akula,President – Decoratives,Nippon Paint (India) Pvt. Ltd. said,“Nippon Paint has always understood and worked towards the needs of its customers. Our journey towards a world full of beauty and colour continues. Nippon’s entry into Mumbai,India is in line with our global plans.”

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The Mumbai paint industry has come a long way from the days when paints were considered a luxury item. Today the awareness levels of the importance of paints to decorate and protect the most expensive posession of a family is very high in the city,a development which has made it one of the biggest premium paint market.

Nippon Paint has over 129 years of experience in the paint industry. Nippon Paint has consistently been a leader in the paint & coating industry with operations diversified in automotive coatings,decorative paints,industrial coatings,marine coatings & fine chemicals.

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