Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd (KNPL), a subsidiary of Kansai Paints Co Ltd, is a manufacturer and supplier of paints and coating products. Its product portfolio includes high weatherable topcoat for commercial vehicles, performance coating, decorative paint, construction equipment paint, wood coating and adhesives.

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KNPL has focused its R&D efforts on developing differentiated products and technologies that respond to evolving customer requirements, regulatory standards, and environmental considerations across Decorative, Automotive, and Industrial coatings. In the Decorative Coatings segment, the emphasis is on enhanced performance, durability, and application efficiency. The Automotive Coatings portfolio focuses on technological advancement to improve coating performance and process efficiency. In Industrial coatings, the company develops application-specific solutions for diverse industrial end-use segments. The R&D organisation plays a vital role in strengthening the company's technology base and driving innovation across businesses. The company's R&D activities are managed through a centralised R&D Centre in Navi Mumbai and five satellite R&D units located at Lote (two units), Hosur, Bawal, and Sayakha. These units are responsible for leveraging advanced technologies to strengthen the company's position as a progressive and innovation-driven organisation within the industry. As of March 2026, the company operates one centralised R&D Centre and five satellite R&D units in India, the company launched more than 85 new products and filed 27 total patents, of which 14 were granted. The company collaborates closely with Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Oshima Kogyo and Protech Chemicals, to enhance its technological capabilities and innovation efforts. In FY2026, the company incurred an expense of INR543.2 million on its R&D activities, which grew 4.7%YoY and stood at 0.7% of the company’s total revenue.