Asian Paints Expands Global Footprint with Second Manufacturing Facility Planned in the UAE

Asian Paints, India’s largest paints manufacturer, has unveiled a major global expansion plan with the announcement of its second manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The company revealed that its step-down subsidiary, Berger Paints Emirates Ltd Co (LLC), will spearhead the project within Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, widely known as KEZAD. This milestone underscores the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its international presence while meeting the growing demand for high-quality coatings across global markets.

The upcoming facility will be developed with an investment outlay of AED 140 million, roughly valued at ₹340 crore. Spanning nearly 100,000 square metres, the plant is expected to play a vital role in improving supply efficiency across the Middle East. With an initial production capacity of 55,800 KL per annum, the project highlights Asian Paints’ commitment to scaling its international operations through advanced, technology-driven infrastructure.

Berger Paints Emirates operates under Asian Paints International Private Limited, headquartered in Singapore, which is fully owned by Asian Paints. The new development reinforces the group’s approach of expanding through strong subsidiary-led structures in high-potential markets.

This international expansion announcement comes shortly after Asian Paints reported a strong performance in the September quarter. The company recorded domestic decorative volume growth of 10.9 percent, significantly exceeding market expectations. Net profit grew by an impressive 47 percent to ₹1,018 crore, while revenue rose 6.4 percent year-on-year to ₹8,531 crore. EBITDA also showed solid growth of 21.3 percent, reaching ₹1,503 crore, with margins improving by over 200 basis points to 17.6 percent.

Despite the robust financial results, shares of Asian Paints closed marginally lower on November 26 at ₹2,875.05 on the BSE, indicating stable market sentiment.

The addition of a second UAE plant is expected to further strengthen Asian Paints global supply chain, enhance production capabilities, and support long-term growth in international markets. As the company continues to scale up its overseas operations, the KEZAD facility is poised to become a crucial hub for its Middle East strategy.