Asian Paints postpones start of Rs 2,000 crore Madhya Pradesh paint plant

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AI summary

Asian Paints is postponing commercial production start at its new water-based paint plant in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, worth around Rs 2,000 crores with 4 lakh kilolitres per annum capacity. The plant was originally to begin within 3 years of land acquisition. Start is now pending Environmental Clearance. MP state government has allowed 3 years from date of EC receipt. No impact on government incentives or benefits.

Likely market impact

Delay in greenfield plant start pending regulatory clearance; no change to government incentives. Modest near-term impact on capacity addition plans.