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- Pidilite Industries Limited is an Indian multinational manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants, construction chemicals, art materials, and specialty industrial products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of consumer and industrial solutions, including flagship adhesives such as Fevicol for woodworking and carpentry, FeviKwik instant adhesives, M-Seal epoxy sealants, and Fevistick stationery glues; construction chemicals under brands like Dr. Fixit for waterproofing solutions, Roff for tile adhesives, grouts, and flooring compounds; art and craft products including Fevicryl fabric and acrylic colors, Hobby Ideas kits, and fabric glues; automotive and maintenance items such as WD-40 lubricants, Cyclo cleaners, and Ranipal pet care; as well as industrial offerings like pigments, textile resins, leather chemicals, polymer emulsions, and wood finishes. Pidilite operates across consumer, bazaar, and business-to-business segments, serving households, small businesses, large industries, and international markets in countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Egypt, Kenya, Thailand, Brazil, Singapore, and the US, supported by a distribution network exceeding 600,000 dealers and retailers.
Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Andheri East, Mumbai, India, the company maintains manufacturing facilities in Mahad (Maharashtra), Vapi (Gujarat), Baddi, and Kala Amb (Himachal Pradesh), with additional international units and a focus on research and development for sustainable, innovative products.
In recent developments, Pidilite has pursued aggressive growth through strategic acquisitions and investments, including full ownership of Pidilite C-Techos Walling Limited in October 2025 by acquiring the remaining 40% stake; investment of up to Rs 34 crore in Imagimake Play Solutions for educational toys in October 2025; investment in MagicDecor via Pidilite Ventures in November 2025 to expand in premium home decor; acquisition of Excel Marco in May 2025 and Techcom Technologies via Engtek Group in December 2024; formation of joint ventures Pidilite Litokol and Tenax Pidilite with Italian firms in 2023 for advanced construction technologies; and technology licensing from ICA Pidilite in 2024. The company projects 10-11% revenue growth for FY26, with double-digit volume expansion in consumer and B2B segments, alongside new product launches under Fevicol, Roff, and Dr. Fixit brands and a push toward 70% renewable energy usage.