Shalimar Paints is an Indian paints and coatings manufacturer, recognised as one of the oldest companies in the Indian paint industry. The company manufactures decorative paints for residential and commercial use, as well as industrial coatings for sectors such as infrastructure, oil and gas, power, and marine applications.
| Industry | Paints and coatings |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Country | India |
| Product range | Decorative paints, industrial coatings, protective coatings |
| Listing | Listed on Indian stock exchanges |
Shalimar Paints traces its origins to the early twentieth century, when paint manufacturing on a modern industrial scale began in colonial India. The company was established in 1902 and is generally cited as the first large-scale paints and varnish manufacturing operation in the South Asian region. Over the decades it transitioned from a colonial-era enterprise into an Indian-owned public limited company.
The company's product portfolio is broadly divided into two segments:
Shalimar Paints distributes its products through a dealer and retailer network across India, supported by manufacturing facilities and depots in different parts of the country.
As one of the earliest entrants in the Indian paint industry, Shalimar Paints has historical significance in the development of organised paint manufacturing in the country. The brand has supplied protective coatings for several large public infrastructure projects in India, particularly in the steel, power, and petrochemical sectors.