Paint industry is a major contributor to GDP of Indian economy that was valued around Rs.26000 crore in 2011-2012. In India, the industry is segregated in two types-Decorative paints and Industrial paints. The decorative paint market has been further classified into emulsions distemper, enamels and cement paints. Similarly, the industrial paint market is also divided into various other segments. These are high performance automotive coating, coil coating and powder coating. The highest consumption being in the Western regions i.e. 32% wherein the rural sector accounts itself for 40% of the sales in the industry. The regions in India constituting major Paint sector include Jammu & Kashmir, New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
