A Profile of the Indian Paint Industry - 4th Edition

A decorative paint market of at least 2,000,000 tonnes by 2013 as international influences are established and consumers grow more adventurous;

Steady growth in the automotive market as Indian car ownership increases in line with affordability and infrastructure;

Strong growth in the Indian powder coatings segment, as new applications and their advantages are discovered;

Greater interest in water-based coatings technology while awareness of VOCs and legislation increases.

The above insights, taken from IRL’s fourth Profile of the Indian Paint Industry, show how thinking patterns and new influences are changing the outlook for the industry. The report also offers:

• A historical model of paint production and market development
• History of paint imports and exports with analysis and comment
• Paint consumption and per capita use data
• Market segmentation by paint type and end-use sector
• Information on paint producers
• Market forecasts and growth rates