Market cheers JSW's Rs 9,000 crore Akzo Nobel buy to brush up diversification
27-Jun-2025•Khyati Simran Nandrajog
Adobe Stock
JSW Steel found itself in the limelight today – not for steel, but for colour. The stock edged up as investors reacted to a bold move: JSW Paints (part of the JSW Group) has sealed a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Akzo Nobel India, the maker of Dulux paints. It’s a game-changing Rs 9,000 crore bet that could help the group paint a more resilient growth picture.
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