Paints, coatings and construction chemicals — Business MegaBrands 2026–27
This category covers Indian makers of decorative paints, industrial and protective coatings, waterproofing compounds, admixtures and other construction chemicals. Coatings protect steel, concrete and wood from weather and corrosion. Construction chemicals improve concrete strength and workability, seal roofs and basements, and extend the service life of buildings, bridges and industrial plants.
Slot BMB-041 · Building Products · 6 brands in contention · Business MegaBrand: to be announced in 2027
Brands in contention
Listed alphabetically. The order does not reflect evaluation.
| Company | MegaBrands 501 |
|---|---|
| Akzo Nobel India | |
| Berger Paints | Also a MegaBrand 501 |
| Chembond Chemicals | |
| Grand Polycoats | |
| Krishna Conchem | |
| Shalimar Paints |
How this category is evaluated
Every brand in this category is assessed on WCRC's 50-parameter brand evaluation model, across five pillars: Brand Positioning & Recall, Trust & Sentiment, Product, Innovation & Delivery, Sustainability, Governance & ESG, and Digital & Financial Soundness. Scores are compared within the category, and the brand with the strongest result is named the Business MegaBrand. Read the methodology
Frequently asked
Which are the leading paint and construction chemical companies in India?
In the Business MegaBrands 2026–27 cohort, the brands in contention for paints, coatings and construction chemicals in India are Akzo Nobel India, Berger Paints, Chembond Chemicals, Grand Polycoats, Krishna Conchem and Shalimar Paints, listed alphabetically. WCRC will name one Business MegaBrand after its independent 50-parameter evaluation.
Other categories in Building Products
- Roofing and fibre-cement boards
- Plywood, panels and laminates
- Tiles and sanitaryware
- Plastic pipes and fittings
- Glass and insulation
All of Cement & Building Materials · The 2026–27 cohort
Cite this page: WCRC, Business MegaBrands 2026–27, Paints, coatings and construction chemicals (Slot BMB-041), https://www.mostvaluablebrands.com/business-megabrands/2026-27/cement-and-building-materials/paints-coatings-and-construction-chemicals/, accessed [date].
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