Berger Paints India Ltd, India’s second-largest paint and coatings company, celebrates its century of operations in India by strategically relocating its headquarters to New Town, Kolkata’s business hub.

Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Industries, Commerce & Enterprises and Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare of the Government of West Bengal, Dr. Shashi Panja along with the senior management of Berger Paints officially inaugurated the new headquarters in New Town.

The eight-story office building, resembling a paint can shape, covers approximately 190,000 square feet.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Abhijit Roy, MD & CEO, of Berger Paints India Limited said, “The company, based in Bengal, has been committed to the state’s socio-economic growth since its inception in 1923. Its new headquarters in New Town, Kolkata, reflects its focus on creating an agile, future-ready workspace. Despite relocations, the company remains embedded in Bengal’s socio-economic fabric. Two operational units, ICI India’s Rishra unit, and STP’s Singur unit, were strategically acquired and upgraded to state-of-the-art manufacturing hubs with advanced technologies. These acquisitions focus on responsible talent retention and workforce continuity”.

The Bengal-based company, the 7th largest architectural coatings company globally, has successfully penetrated global markets for over 100 years. They have been involved in prestigious projects in India, including the Indian Parliament House, Vande Bharat train, Kolkata Metro, and Wankhede Stadium. As the 2nd largest decorative paints company in India, they are expanding their retail presence, focusing on high-potential Southern and Western India. Their legacy includes painting the walls of the Indian Parliament House and other iconic infrastructure projects.

Berger Paints new headquarters, reflects the company’s core values. The building features a rainbow-inspired color scheme, showcasing innovation and creativity. Each floor represents a VIBGYOR band, reflecting the company’s commitment to color, branding, and excellence. The office also features an integrated museum showcasing exceptional art pieces. The visionary workspace is designed to stimulate creativity and inspire limitless possibilities. The in-built art gallery also features Berger Paints’ exclusive My Color App, allowing visitors to select shades with ease. The building is a LEED-certified Platinum green building, powered by solar energy.

Berger Paints, a Bengal-based multinational enterprise, has grown from a 100-crore organization to a robust INR 12,000-crore enterprise. With a 22% market share, the company has experienced a significant increase in revenue from operations, from INR 6366 crores in FY2019-20 to INR 11,199 crores in FY2023-24. As the 7th largest architectural coatings company globally, Berger Paints operates 29 manufacturing facilities across India, Nepal, Poland, and Russia.

Berger Paints, a Kolkata-based multinational company, is boosting employment opportunities in Bengal by operating three manufacturing facilities. With a workforce of 4,000+ professionals and a strategic partnership with over 5 lakh painters, the company plans to inaugurate a state-of-the-art facility in Panagarh, West Bengal, and repurpose its heritage Howrah plant into a world-class innovation and R&D center. Despite being professionally managed from Kolkata, the company’s promoters are based in Delhi.

Priyanka Dutta