Asian Paints

Asian Paints, established in 1942, is India's largest paint company^[1] and the third largest paint company in Asia. It has a turnover of Rs 30.2 billion (around USD 680 million). The company operates in 21 countries and has 29 paint manufacturing factories servicing 65 countries. The company operates several subsidaries such as Berger International Limited, Apco Coatings, SCIB Paints and Taubmans. The company manufactures paints for decorative, industrial, and motor applications.

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Awards

Forbes ranked the company among the 200 Best Small Company in the world for 2002-2003, and gave it the "Best under a Billion" award. It is the only paint company in the world to receive this distinction. Business Today magazine rated the company as the ninth best employer in India in February 2001. In January 2001, Economic Times rated it as the fourth most admired company in India.

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