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Vision
To act as the company’s nerve-centre for breakthrough material science—an agile, future-focused research & technology hub that turns customer insight into sustainable, high-performance solutions, catalysing growth across every current and emerging business.
Green Initiatives
We continually re-engineer products and processes to shrink our environmental footprint while enhancing performance:
Low-VOC solutions
Interior and exterior coatings with ultra-low VOCs for improved air quality.
Energy-saving
Advanced coatings that reduce surface temperatures and cut building energy use.
Free formulations-Metal
Decorative ranges now completely free of lead and other harmful metals.
Green Assure portfolio
Free from CMRs, HAPs, APEOs, VACs, formaldehyde, and phthalates.
Global certification
Royale Aspira is GS-11 certified for high sustainability and performance.
Commitment
Continue delivering durable, low-carbon, hygiene-enhancing solutions that benefit customers, communities, and the planet.
Awards & Recognitions
Outstanding Company of the Year
CNBC TV18 IBLA 2016
Conferred for business excellence at CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards in March 2017
Golden Peacock Award
Sustainable Paints Practices
Awarded for sustainable practices in the paints sector
Best Green Product Award
FICCI Sustainability 2016
Genie Water Based French Polish received Best Green Product award in Chemicals and Petrochemicals
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IPA Scientific Excellence
Indian Paint Conference 2017
Company scientists won four IPA awards at the 28th Indian Paint Conference in Bengaluru
Best Green Product Award
FICCI Sustainability 2017
Royale Atmos recognized as best green product in the petrochemical segment
Most Innovative Company Rank
Forbes Top 100 List
Ranked 8th globally among Top 100 Most Innovative Companies, marking the fifth consecutive appearance
Most Valuable Brand Rank
India Brand Valuation 2017
Ranked 4th most valuable brand in India by Millward Brown and WPP Group
Outstanding Company of the Year
CNBC TV18 IBLA 2016
Honored at CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards in March 2017
Global Coatings Ranking
Coatings World 2018
Ranked 9th globally among leading coatings companies
Marketing Excellence Award
ET Brand Equity 2018
Recognised for outstanding marketing excellence at ET Brand Equity Awards
Most Respected Company
Business World 2018
Listed among India’s Most Respected Companies by Business World magazine
World’s Best Regarded Company
Forbes 2018 Listing
Included in Forbes list of the World’s Best Regarded Companies
Global Paints Ranking
Coatings World Report
Ranked 9th among the world’s leading paint companies
Smart Manufacturing Award
AI Excellence
Won Smart Manufacturing award for Artificial Intelligence from Express Computers
Energy Efficiency Award
CII National Recognition
Sriperumbudur plant won CII Energy Efficiency award and achieved 5‑star British Safety Council audit rating
Safety Excellence Awards
Rohtak Plant 2019
Rohtak plant received British Safety Council Sword of Honour 2019 and Manufacturing Today Excellence in Safety award
Company of the Year
FICCI Chemicals Awards 2021
Asian Paints Penta Division won Company of the Year in chemicals category at FICCI awards
Global Paints Ranking
Coatings World 2020
Ranked 9th among the world’s leading paint companies
Corporate Governance Excellence
Golden Peacock Award
Received Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance
Kaizen Innovation Award
CII National Competition
Ankleshwar plant won CII National Kaizen Competition for innovative and restorative kaizen
5 Star Safety Rating
British Safety Council Audit
Six manufacturing units achieved 5 star ratings in the British Safety Council safety audit cycle
Global 500 Recognition
Hurun Global 500 2021
Included among Hurun’s Global 500 Most Valuable Companies worldwide
Top 10 Coatings Company
Coatings World Ranking
Ranked 9th among the world’s top 10 paints and coatings companies
National Excellence Winner
CII Practice Awards 2021
Won National Excellence Practice Competition 2021 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry
Excellence in Procurement
India Procurement Leadership Awards
Asian Paints recognised for Excellence in Procurement in the chemicals sector by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM)
Product Innovator of the Year
FICCI SmartCare Hydroloc
Recognised by FICCI as Product Innovator of the Year for SmartCare Hydroloc
5th Most Valuable Brand in India
Kantar Research
Asian Paints Rated as the 5th Most Valuable Brand in India – Sept 2022 (Compiled by brand equity research expert Kantar)
Global Market Ranking
India Asia Global Position
Ranked #1 in India, #2 in Asia and #7 globally in industry positioning
Industry Mover Recognition
S&P Sustainability 2024
Ranked #2 in Indian chemical industry and among top 30 globally in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024
Gold Recognition
CII CTPS Initiative
Contractor Training Passport System earned Gold recognition from CII
Sustainability Reporting Silver
ICAI Awards 2022–23
Received Silver Award for excellence in sustainability reporting from ICAI
Best Governed Company
ICSI Awards 2023
Recognised as Best Governed Company in Large category at ICSI National Awards 2023
- Innovation
- Milestones
- Research Domain
- Capabilities
- Our People
At Asian Paints R&T, cutting-edge research meets real-world application, where scientists and engineers co-create transformative solutions. Every innovation is powered by rigorous experimentation, advanced labs, and a relentless pursuit of performance and sustainability.
Latest Product & Technology Innovations
Waterproofing
Flooring
APP Membrane System
Torch‑Applied APP Modified Bituminous Sheets
Reinforced APP membranes provide durable, watertight protection for roofs, basements, and below‑grade structures.
EPDM Membrane System
Elastomeric EPDM Rubber Sheets
High‑elongation EPDM sheets deliver long‑lasting waterproofing with excellent weather resistance and flexibility.
HDPE Pre‑Applied System
Bonded HDPE Below‑Grade Protection
Pre‑applied HDPE membranes bond to concrete to prevent water ingress and lateral water migration underground.
Epoxy Flooring System
Seamless Epoxy Floor Architecture
Seamless epoxy flooring offers strong adhesion, easy cleaning, and durable performance in industrial spaces.
PU Flooring System
Cementitious PU Self‑Levelling Floors
Cementitious PU floors resist heat and chemicals while enabling fast return to service in demanding areas.
Epoxy‑PU Flooring System
Flexible Self‑Levelling Hybrid Floors
Epoxy‑PU hybrid floors combine flexibility and abrasion resistance for high‑impact and chemical zones.
Peer-Reviewed Publications & Patents
Recent Publication (2021 – 2023)
Recent trends in powder‑coating technologies
Reviews advances in low‑temperature, UV‑curable powders and functional additives for durable, solvent‑free coatings.
Customer‑need sensing as a pathway to coating feature upgrades
Examines formulation strategies to enhance dirt resistance, microbial protection, and appearance retention in exterior coatings.
Innovation in antibacterial coatings for industrial use
Surveys antimicrobial coating mechanisms, materials, and durability considerations across industrial applications.
Asian Paints R&T has marked its journey with transformative achievements—from developing eco-friendly formulations to scaling up cutting-edge coating technologies. These milestones showcase our evolution as a future-focused innovation hub driving progress across industries.
Product Innovation
Developed 31 new architectural and industrial products in FY 2016–17
Patent Filings
Filed nine patents during the year
Breakthrough Launches
Launched Tractor Aqualock, Truegrip Ultra and Dampsheath Exterior
Capacity Expansion
Stabilised Rohtak plant capacity to 4,00,000 KL annually
Successful Launches
Launched Royale HealthShield, Atmos, Ultima Duralife and Tractor Shyne
Renewable Power Usage
Sourced thirty five percent electricity from renewables at six plants
Mega Plant Expansion
Planned Mysuru and Vizag megaplants commissioning in FY 2018–19
Water Recharge Projects
Installed eighteen rainwater harvesting structures enabling annual groundwater recharge
Product Launches
Launched 38 new architectural and industrial paint products in FY 2018–19
Green Factories
Mysuru and Visakhapatnam plants designed as IGBC Green Factories
Skill Development
Trained over 1,15,000 participants through Colour Academy programmes
Renewable Energy Use
Manufacturing units sourced over fifty percent electricity from renewable sources
Waterproofing Innovation
Expanded polyurea based SmartCare waterproofing product range
Effluent Reduction
Reduced specific trade effluent by seventy seven percent over five years
Safe Painting Services
Strengthened safe painting and sanitization services during COVID period
Contractor Support
Reached forty thousand contractors through DBT and support initiatives
Patent Strength
Filed 20 patents and secured 14 grants during FY 2020–21
R&T Scale
Operated R&D centre with over 200 scientists
Product Development
Developed 48 new products and variants in FY 2020–21
Training Excellence
Trained over 199,000 participants with 178,000 man days
New Product Launches
Launched twenty nine premium and solution led products during FY 2021–22
Patent And R&D Output
Filed twenty two patents and received seventeen grants in FY 2021–22
Green Certifications
Expanded Green Assure portfolio and achieved GreenPro certifications across decorative paints
Manufacturing Excellence
Completed over one hundred improvement projects and thousands of Kaizens across sites
Backward Integration Plan
Planned VAE and VAM facilities with major multi‑year capital investment
Green Product Expansion
Expanded Green Assure portfolio including US Green Seal certified products
Patent Progress
Granted ten patents and filed twenty five during FY 2022–23
Renewable Energy Milestone
Achieved over sixty percent renewable electricity usage across factories
Innovation Engine
Introduced 120 products and commercialised half of patents over four years
Green Certifications
Expanded Green Assure and GreenPro certified product portfolio
GHG Reduction
Achieved major reductions in absolute and intensity greenhouse gas emissions
Healthcare Impact
Reached over three hundred fifty thousand beneficiaries through healthcare initiatives
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Innovation Infrastructure: Labs to Launch
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Experiential Zone: Innovation In Action
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Shikshalaya: R&T Technical Training Academy
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Physical Characterization & Analytical Research
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Exterior Test Sites: Real-World Durability
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Where people, technology, and expertise come together
Our people are at the forefront of technical leadership—driving innovation through AI-backed execution, digital platforms, and next-generation product ecosystems. By combining solutioning expertise with continuous upskilling, they create a sustainable technical edge across industries and markets.
Contact UsLeadership Team
“Innovation is about asking the right questions.”
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Dr. Ramesh Iyer
“We don’t follow trends—we make them.”
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Anita Shekhar
“Great coatings begin with great chemistry.”
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Rahul Deokar
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