Berger Paints Emirates Ltd Co, a step-down subsidiary of Asian Paints Pvt Limited, Singapore, has announced that it will set up its second paint manufacturing plant in the UAE. The company has pledged an investment of AED 140 million, which is approximately ₹340 crore or $38.12 million.
According to Berger Paints’ plans, the plant will have an initial production capacity of 55,800 kilolitres per annum. It will be set up on a 100,000 sq. metre site within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). The facility is expected to increase Asian Paints’ footprint in the Middle East, also helping it boost its global manufacturing footprint.
Asian Paints has been quite active in expanding its footprint through various such deals, investments, and sponsorships. For instance, Asian Paints partnered with the Board of Control for Cricket in India as the official colour partner for India’s cricket. The three-year association will cover all Men’s, Women’s, and Domestic series played in India, Spanning over 110 matches.
The company’s financials have also been on the rise. In Q2 of FY26, the company recorded a 43% rise in net profit at ₹994 crore. Consolidated sales also increased by 6.4% to ₹8,513.7 crore in Q2 of FY2026, as compared to ₹8,003 crore in Q2 of FY2025.
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On this, the MD and CEO of Asian Paints, Amit Syngle, said, “We saw an improvement in our domestic decorative business with a double-digit volume growth of 10.9% and a 6% increase in value, despite the challenges posed by an extensive and prolonged monsoon. This growth was driven by our ability to generate demand across urban and rural areas through various regional activations and intense marketing /brand-building measures.”
