Across the NIPSEA network, we recognise that sustainable growth is rarely achieved in isolation. It requires a thriving ecosystem where employees, partners, and communities grow together. Nippon Paint India (NPI) recently demonstrated this through a series of interconnected initiatives that turned training into empowerment and market challenges into opportunities for transparency.
Cultivating Champions and Culture
For NPI, the journey to market leadership begins by transforming its own workforce. Moving beyond standard training, the team launched ‘Good to Great’ (GTG), a flagship collaboration with the PROceed Training Academy. This programme was designed to do more than just teach sales; it aimed to fundamentally shift mindsets, turning frontline staff into confident brand ambassadors equipped with advanced negotiation skills and customer-handling expertise. Similarly, for new joiners in the Business Transformation Team across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the ‘SWAGAT SPARK’ induction provided a holistic launchpad, immersing them in the company’s vision and market readiness tools from their very first day.
However, a high-performance culture also requires ensuring the team’s well-being. At the Head Office, the team fostered connection through strategic Chess and Carrom tournaments , while factory teams found balance through rejuvenating yoga sessions led by Dr Swathi from DocOnline.
Empowering the Backbone of the Industry
Beyond the office walls, NPI strengthened its bond with the painter community through massive engagement. The recent ‘Painter Melas’ in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were not merely events but large-scale knowledge-sharing platforms attended by over 5,700 painters (3,500+ in TN and 2,200+ in Karnataka). These sessions focused on upskilling painters in advanced application techniques and safety, while simultaneously enrolling them in the PROChamps+ App to drive digital engagement and product trials.
The most compelling story of empowerment, however, comes from the nSHAKTI initiative, which is actively breaking barriers for women in the profession. In a landmark project at VIT College, Kelambakkam, a team of 10 nShaktians successfully executed a massive repainting job for the Ladies Hostel. Covering an impressive 696,925 sq. ft. with a project value of ₹5.9 MN, this initiative did more than improve a building; it provided each woman with a daily earning of ₹1,200, offering genuine financial independence and livelihood support.
Meanwhile, in Vijayapura, Karnataka, NPI collaborated with M/s. Sri Basaveshwara Enterprises to publicly felicitate 15 nShaktians. By inviting district labour and skill development officials to the ceremony, NPI helped boost morale and secure official recognition for these women in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Reshaping the Market with Transparency
Finally, NPI addressed the competitive pressures of the Economy Emulsion segment with a strategy built on trust. Understanding that price sensitivity often drives customers to competitors, the team launched a Market Operating Price (MOP) strategy for the ATOM and BREEZE ranges.
For the first time, NPI introduced a clearly visible MOP printed directly on product packs and marketing materials. This move towards radical transparency was supported by a 360-degree campaign spanning dealer meets, vibrant POSM displays, and digital outreach via WhatsApp. By removing pricing ambiguity, NPI is successfully building trust with dealers and consumers alike, positioning the brand as a transparent, value-driven leader in the economy segment.
A Year of Purpose
These initiatives represent some of the key highlights from 2025, painting a vivid picture of a year defined by holistic growth. By balancing internal well-being with external impact, and combining social empowerment with strategic market transparency, Nippon Paint India has set a strong precedent. As we look back on these achievements, it is clear that NPI is building more than just market share as they are building a resilient, inclusive ecosystem that promises sustainable excellence well into the future.
