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Decorative Innovation




            Painting a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         exterior emulsions and offers   while coming up with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               various types of paints?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               waterproofing with warranty. We
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               have bolstered our exteriors range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Our approach to sustainable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               with our new product SmartCare
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               development is incorporated into
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Damp Proof Silicon ceramic which
            Bright Future                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      has excellent waterproofing     our business strategy. An
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               integral part of that sustainable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               capabilities and doesn’t require an
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               journey is our continuous efforts to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               undercoat. It is truly a unique
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               conserve water and optimize its
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               product and groundbreaking in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               use.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Apcolite Premium Emulsion has
                                           Ritesh Doshi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bangladesh’s market.            We continue to focus on reducing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               our energy consumption and make
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               been our champion product and
                                           CEO                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ideal for customers who want    investments in renewable energy
                                           Asian Paints Bangladesh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             trusted products at best value. For   footprint. This has contributed to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the reduction of carbon footprint at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               our mass market we have         the manufacturing facilities. We
             Asian Paints              Waterproofing and Home    collaborative work culture   from its competitors?                                                                                                                                                           Colour Ideas and Ezycolour stores.   introduced Utshob Super Saver   are constantly involved in waste
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Emulsion, a new category of plastic
             Bangladesh                Improvement.  Our brands   which has become a       How is the market in                                                                                                                                                               They provide a friendly environment   paint at the price of Distemper. We   reduction initiatives through
             prides itself for         have stood the test of time   hallmark of the company.   Bangladesh different                                                                                                                                                          for our customers to know about   also care for our customers who   effluent treatment and responsible
             being                     and have a strong         This reflects in the      from the markets in                                                                                                                                                                paints, explore our products,    face common problems like       disposal of waste.
                                                                                           other regions Asian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               We are also moving towards more
                                                                 creativity and innovation of
                                       connection with our
             customer-centric          customers. Apart from a   our products and services.  Paints operates in?                                                                                                                                                              visualize their shade selection and   dampness, cracks, efflorescence etc.   water-based products, lead-free
             and consistently          wide range of decorative   We have also stayed close                                                                                                                                                                                   even get it executed in their home   though our SmartCare        and low-VOC paints under our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              through Ezypainting services that
             innovative                paints, there are a number   to our customers and take   Bangladesh has been                                                                                                                                                           we offer from these stores.      waterproofing range to ensure that   green initiatives and comply with
                                       of industrial products    pride in being customer   through an impeccable                                                                                                                                                              These initiatives have generated a   they get all solutions under one   ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               roof.
                                                                                           growth and is a forerunner
                                       which have strengthened   centric. Every product is   in the global economy. This                                                                                                                                                      good response from our customers,                                14001:2015 certifications.
                                       their presence in the     designed after extensive   combined with the rise of                                                                                                                                                         and we look forward to more      Asian Paints Bangladesh has
                                       market.                   consumer interactions and   consumption class presents                                                                                                                                                       exciting times ahead.            an elaborately set up R&D       Can you talk us through the
             You have been             We have also expanded our   identifying their needs. We   a huge opportunity and                                                                                                                                                                                        facility with 200 scientists    kind of CSR activities Asian
             involved with Asian       global footprint with     strive to create value for   differentiates it from the                                                                                                                                                      Asian Paints Bangladesh          helming it. What is the role    Paints Bangladesh is
             Paints since 2006         operations in South Asia,   our dealer and painter   rest.                                                                                                                                                                             offers segments (products)       of R&D to remain relevant in    involved in? Where do you
             starting as Manager       South Pacific, Middle East   network as well and have   Asian Paints Bangladesh                                                                                                                                                        like Royale Play, Royale         the global market? Describe     envision the company and
             in Marketing. Now in      and Africa. As a          developed a trusted       believes in making the best                                                                                                                                                        Luxury Silk Emulsion, Apex       some aspects of Asian Paints    yourself to be in the coming
             your role as CEO, how     multinational company     relationship over the years.   products suited to these                                                                                                                                                      Ultima and Apcolite              Bangladesh’s R&D institute?     five years?
             have the                  with a host of products, we   Growing together with our   market demands. We have                                                                                                                                                      premium emulsion and             Strong products require strong   For CSR activities, we are focusing
             responsibilities          continue to grow from     stakeholders has been our   always challenged the                                                                                                                                                            Decora. Can you talk us          research and development and our   to empower our painters. We are
             evolved? Can you tell     strength to strength.     biggest strength.         status quo with slew of                                                                                                                                                            through which consumer           R&D has been at the heart of all our   conducting regular health check-up
             us what you have                                                              innovations.                                                                                                                                                                       demography each segment          innovations. Our state-of-the-art   programs and providing them with
             observed about the        Asian Paints has been     Asian Paints              We have been industry-first                                                                                                                                                        targets?                         laboratories are spread across   health insurance. To ensure safety
             growth of the             operating for 75          Bangladesh was            in offering warranty on                                                                                                                                                            We have created an exciting range   multiple locations around the world   and avoid accidents along with
             company in the 13         years, and has grown      established in 2002       paints which is a testimony                                                                                                                                                        of products for each segment of our   and have the biggest R&D set up in   increasing their skills we arrange
             years you have been       from a humble             and has since become      of our quality. We have also                                                                                                                                                       customers. With Royale emulsions   Asia based out of Mumbai. Being a   “Painter Training Programs” with
             with it?                  partnership into one      the go-to spot for all    been the first in modern                                                                                                                                                           range we cater to the evolved                                    the partnership of the Government
                                       of the biggest paint      things paint. How                                                                                                                                                                                                                             global MNC, we leverage our
             It has been an incredible   companies in the        does Asian Paints         paint retailing formats with                                                                                                                                                       customers who want the best in   learnings from all over to deliver   so that they receive government
             journey with Asian Paints   region, what has been   Bangladesh                                                                                                                                                                                                   interiors. Our new offerings like   the best of our innovation.   certification.
             and continues to be. Stints   the secret behind the   differentiate itself                                                                                                                                                                                       Royale Luxury Shyne and Royale   In Bangladesh R&D, we endeavor to   These are promising times and we
             in India, Caribbean and   company establishing                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Luxury Silk have garnered an     develop products relevant for the   look forward to more in the future.
             Bangladesh, have provided   itself as a market                                                                                                                                                                                                                   amazing response and we couldn’t   market and incorporating the   The customers are ever evolving
             opportunities to work     leader?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                be more delighted. Royale Play is an   unique needs here. We undertake   and becoming more aware of the
             across different                                            We have also stayed close to our                                                                                                                                                                     interesting “One wall” makeover   rigorous analysis, tests and   trends. They are well-travelled and
             demographics, paint       We believe that people are      customers and take pride in being                                                                                                                                                                      concept for our customers who love   experiments to ensure our products   discerning. At Asian Paints, we are
             markets and customer      our strongest assets, for a     customer centric. Every product is                                                                                                                                                                     to experiment and always on the   meet all requirements and set   geared to lead this change and set
             segments and has been an   company can only go as        designed after extensive consumer                                                                                                                                                                       lookout for something new.       benchmark in the industry.      benchmarks in home décor.
             enriching experience.     high as its people aim. It is   interactions and identifying their                                                                                                                                                                     In exteriors, we have performance                                We continue to attract the best
             Over these years, Asian   people who innovate and                                                                                                                                                                                                                products like Apex Ultima Protek   Climate consciousness is in   talents and scaling up our
             Paints has been through a   engineer the efficiencies    needs. We strive to create value for                                                                                                                                                                    and Apex Ultima which can        the forefront of global         capabilities to leverage the
             phenomenal growth and     that make a business            our dealer and painter network as                                                                                                                                                                      withstand climate changes and    concerns right now. How         opportunities. As always, I and
             forayed successfully into   succeed. At Asian Paints,     well and have developed a trusted                                                                                                                                                                      protect against dirt. Apex Ultima   does Asian Paints factor in   company will keep pushing the
             segments like             we believe in open and                  relationship over the years.                                                                                                                                                                   Protek is the gold standard in   climate conservation aspects    envelope!

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