Case No. 36 of 2019 1
Brief facts and allegations
2. JSW Paints is stated to be a part of the JSW group of companies, which is involved in
several sectors, including steel, energy, cement, etc. JSW Paints was incorporated in the
year 2016 and launched its decorative paints in May 2019 in Bengaluru and Hubli in
Karnataka. JSW Paints has introduced many innovative approaches in the paints industry
for the first time in India.
3. Asian Paints is a listed company and is primarily engaged in manufacture and sale of
decorative and industrial paints. According to its Annual Report for the FY 2018-19, it is
the 3rd largest paint company in Asia and largest in India. In India, it has 8 manufacturing
plants for decorative paints and 2 for industrial paints.