Akzo Nobel India Limited has officially changed its name to JSW Dulux Limited, effective March 11, 2026. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued the fresh Certificate of Incorporation confirming this change following previous disclosures on January 28 and March 3, 2026. The company’s foundational documents, including the Memorandum and Articles of Association, have been amended to reflect the new name across all records.
Official Confirmation of Corporate Rebranding
Following earlier disclosures regarding a proposed rebranding initiative, Akzo Nobel India Limited has completed the process of changing its corporate identity. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a fresh Certificate of Incorporation, effective March 11, 2026, legally changing the company’s name to JSW Dulux Limited. This move finalizes the transition previously announced on January 28, 2026, and March 3, 2026.
Impact on Constitutional Documents
The company has confirmed that its Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association have been duly amended to formally incorporate the new name, “JSW Dulux Limited”, in all applicable places. Furthermore, the company is currently undertaking the necessary administrative steps required by law to update its name across all official regulatory and statutory records.
Original Incorporation Details
The Certificate of Incorporation confirms that the entity, originally incorporated under the name Indian Explosives Limited, now operates as a company limited by shares with Corporate Identification Number (CIN) L24292WB1954PLC021516. It is noted that the legal obligation remains for the company to display the old name (Akzo Nobel India Limited) alongside the new name for a period of two years wherever the name is displayed, as stipulated by the relevant provisions of the Companies Act.
Source: BSE
