Akzo Nobel India’s board approved a proposal on 28 January 2026 to change the company’s name to JSW Dulux Limited. The decision, disclosed under SEBI Regulation 30, remains subject to shareholder and Ministry of Corporate Affairs approvals.
Source: Akzo Nobel India Limited Press Release (NSE Exchange Filings) | Published on Jan 28, 2026
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As quoted in the press release from Akzo Nobel India Limited (NSE Exchange Filings), a proposal to rename the company as JSW Dulux Limited has been approved by the board of directors at their meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (as reported to stock exchanges in accordance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulation 30).
The plan needs to be approved by the owners, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and any other relevant authorities before it can go forward. The board also agreed to change certain parts of the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association, as long as owners and regulators agreed.
The disclosure was submitted to both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange for information and record purposes. The board meeting commenced at 16:30 IST and concluded at 17:00 IST on the same day.
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Board approved proposal to change name to JSW Dulux Limited
Decision taken on 28 January 2026 under SEBI Regulation 30
Shareholder and regulatory approvals are required
MOA and AOA alterations approved, subject to approvals
Akzo Nobel India share price stood at ₹2,829.00 at 16:00 IST on 28 January 2026
According to the exchange filing, the proposal for the change of name will be placed before shareholders through a postal ballot process conducted via remote e-voting only. The Company confirmed that the postal ballot notice, explanatory statement, and vote details will be issued at a later date. This filing demonstrates compliance with the Companies Act of 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The disclosure was signed by the General Counsel, Company Secretary, and Compliance Officer of Akzo Nobel India Limited.
Along with the proposed name change, the board approved seeking shareholder approval for several special and ordinary business items. These include the appointment of Mr. Parth Sajjan Jindal as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Chairman, the appointment of Mr. Shantanu Maharaj Khosla as an Independent Director, and the change in designation of Mr. Rajiv Rajgopal to Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
These matters will also be placed before shareholders through the postal ballot mechanism, as stated in the regulatory filing.
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Particulars | Details |
Existing Company Name | Akzo Nobel India Limited |
Proposed Company Name | JSW Dulux Limited |
Board Meeting Date | 28 January 2026 |
Meeting Time | 16:30 IST to 17:00 IST |
Approval Type | Board approval |
Shareholder Approval | Required |
Regulatory Reference | SEBI Regulation 30 |
Akzo Nobel India share price data, as reported on the National Stock Exchange, showed the stock trading at ₹2,829.00 as of 28 January 2026 at 15:30 PM IST. The share price declined by ₹72.00, or 2.48%, compared with the previous close.
During the trading session, the stock opened at ₹2,916.60 and recorded an intraday high of ₹2,916.60 and a low of ₹2,811.00. The previous closing price stood at ₹2,901.00.
The Akzo Nobel India share price movement reflects trading data available on the National Stock Exchange at the stated time. The Akzo Nobel India share price details were disclosed without reference to any future corporate actions.
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