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History of the Indian Paint Industry by Shams S is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The Indian paint industry originated in 1902 with the establishment of Shalimar Paints in Calcutta. The industry grew slowly initially due to continued imports from Britain and lack of raw materials. World War II brought opportunities as imports stopped, allowing domestic manufacturers to grow. The post-independence period saw steady growth, from Rs. 200 million in 1950 to Rs. 14,000 million in 1990-91. However, increased duties in the early 1990s led to a downturn. Liberalization in the 1990s and entry of

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Shams S

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