### Asian Paints
- **Founded**: 1942
- **Headquarters**: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- **Founders**: Champaklal H. Choksey, Suryakant C. Dani, Arvind R. Vakil, Chimanlal N. Choksi
- **CEO**: [Check latest updates for the current CEO]
- **Industry**: Paints, Coatings, Home Improvement
- **Products**: Decorative paints, industrial coatings, home décor, waterproofing, adhesives, and wall coverings
- **Stock Listing**: Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India.
### Overview:
- **History**: Founded during the Indian independence movement, Asian Paints started as a small venture and grew to become India's leading paint company and Asia's third-largest paint company.
- **Global Presence**: Asian Paints operates in over 15 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities worldwide, serving customers in more than 60 countries.
- **Market Leadership**: It is a leader in the decorative paints segment in India, holding a significant market share due to its wide range of products and strong distribution network.
- **Innovations**: The company is known for its innovative marketing strategies and continuous product innovation, including eco-friendly and technologically advanced paints.
Asian Paints has established itself as a trusted brand in the home improvement sector, consistently focusing on customer satisfaction, quality products, and sustainability.