by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, 11 April 2025: Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of the leading Paint companies in India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pravin Chaudhari as the Managing Director, effective 01 April 2025. He takes over from Anuj Jain, who has opted for an early retirement after an illustrious journey of 35 years with Kansai Nerolac, to pursue personal interests.
Mr. Chaudhari brings with him over 30 years of extensive experience in the paints industry, with deep expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership. He started his journey with Kansai Nerolac in 1993 as a Management Trainee and has since held key leadership roles, including Director of Industrial Sales & Operations and Director of Supply Chain.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Chaudhari served as an Executive Officer at Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. in Japan. His previous experience includes a leadership stint at Pidilite Industries, where he was CEO of Special Projects.
An engineer and management graduate from the University of Mumbai, Mr. Chaudhari is known for his sharp business insight, ability to lead change, and commitment to building high-performing teams.
Commenting on his appointment, Pravin Chaudhari said, “It is an honour to lead Kansai Nerolac, an organisation that has played a defining role in the Indian paint industry for more than 100 years. I am excited to build on the foundation established by all previous managing directors and enthusiast Nerolites, who have shaped our company into what it is today. looking forward to working closely with our teams and partners as we continue to innovate, grow, and contribute to the industry and society at large.”
Kansai Nerolac looks forward to Mr.Chaudhari’s leadership as Kansai Nerolac Paints continues its journey of innovation, growth, and excellence. The company also extends a heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jain for his contribution in various capacities across geographies and leading the company from the front during his tenure as Managing Director.
Mr. Pravin Chaudhari will be based at Kansai Nerolac’s headquarters in Mumbai, India.
About Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd:Kansai Nerolac Paints now in its 105th year has been at the forefront of paint manufacturing pioneering a wide spectrum of quality paints. Kansai Nerolac is one of the leading paint companies in India and is the leader in Industrial paints having a net turnover of Rs. 7393.3 Crores (FY2023 -2024). The company has eight strategically located manufacturing units all over India and a strong dealer network across the country. The company manufactures a diversified range of products ranging from decorative paints coatings for homes, offices, hospitals, and hotels to sophisticated industrial coatings for most of the industries. Please visit http://www.nerolac.com
