Berger Paints India Limited has announced the commencement of commercial production at its new, fully automated solvent-based paint manufacturing facility in Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh, on September 9, 2026. The state-of-the-art facility is strategically located at Plot No. 262, Industrial Growth Centre, Thumukunta Village, Hindupur, in Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district. The plant is designed specifically for solvent-based paint manufacturing and represents a significant expansion of the company's production capabilities, marking a substantial step in the company's ongoing growth and development strategy.
Berger Paints India Limited has invested more than ₹188 crore to establish the manufacturing facility, as reported in the company's exchange filing. The facility boasts an annual production capacity of 36,000 KL/MT, positioning it as a substantial addition to the company's manufacturing footprint. The plant is fully automated, reflecting Berger Paints' commitment to modern manufacturing processes and operational efficiency, focusing on the production of high-quality solvent-based paints to cater to a wider customer base. The facility adds to the location's historical profile, which launched with an initial 80,000-tonne water-based decorative paint capacity in 2014.
For the June quarter, Berger Paints reported a consolidated net profit of ₹404 crore on revenues of ₹3,584 crore, demonstrating strong financial performance ahead of the new facility's commercial launch. The company's robust quarterly results provide a solid foundation for the expansion of manufacturing capacity through the Hindupur facility, supporting the company's strategic move to enhance production capabilities and meet growing market demands. On August 5, 2026, the company posted a 12.7% YoY increase in standalone Q1 FY27 revenues alongside a 25.5% rise in net profit, further strengthening its financial position.
The operationalization of the Hindupur solvent-based facility highlights Berger Paints' ongoing push toward regional localization and production automation. Moving premium solvent-based manufacturing closer to southern consumption centers and export channels improves logistical turnaround times and reduces shipping costs. The advanced automation integrated into the plant mitigates rising margin pressures from raw materials by enhancing conversion efficiencies and lowering conversion costs. The expansion supports the company's long-term plan of achieving a ₹20,000 crore revenue milestone by 2030 through systematic organic capacity upgrades. The facility's capacity utilization is expected to ramp up by Q4 FY27, positioning the company strongly as competitive dynamics intensify in the decorative and industrial paint segments.
