Grasim Industries has commenced commercial production at its Birla Opus paints facility in Kharagpur, West Bengal, completing all six greenfield plants under its decorative paints expansion program. This milestone establishes a strong nationwide manufacturing footprint for the company’s paints business.
With the Kharagpur plant now operational, Grasim’s total installed capacity has reached 1,332 million liters per annum (MLPA), positioning Birla Opus to efficiently cater to India’s fast-growing decorative paints market and strengthen its competitiveness in the sector. The company has adopted a phased commissioning strategy for the Kharagpur facility, with the resin manufacturing block to be commissioned in the next phase.
Until then, solvent-based paint production will continue using resin sourced from other Birla Opus locations, ensuring uninterrupted operations and product supply. With all six greenfield plants now commercially live, Grasim has reached a key scale-up milestone in its paints venture. The company’s integrated manufacturing network reflects its strategic intent to deliver high-quality decorative paints across India while driving innovation, efficiency, and customer reach under the Birla Opus brand.
