Archive · 7 Nov 2025
BirlaNu Acquires Clean Coats to Boost Construction Chemicals Business
BirlaNu, a company that makes building materials, wants to make much more money from its construction chemicals, aiming to grow 10 times bigger in about five years.
To do this, they bought a company called Clean Coats, which makes special coatings and sealants.
Clean Coats already sells some of its products to other countries, while BirlaNu mostly sells in India.
The new products from Clean Coats are high-quality and have better profit margins.
By joining forces, BirlaNu will have many more products and can become a bigger competitor against large international companies in the construction chemicals market.
This acquisition will help BirlaNu grow much faster by using proven products and customer relationships.
BirlaNu aims to grow its construction chemicals business to ₹1,000 crore within 4-5 years, a tenfold increase from its current ₹100 crore.
The company acquired Clean Coats Construction Chemical for ₹120 crore to achieve this growth.
The acquisition will add 275 specialized coating products to BirlaNu's portfolio, including epoxy, polyurethane flooring, and waterproofing systems.
Clean Coats exports 10-20% of its products to over 27 countries, while BirlaNu has historically focused on the domestic market.
BirlaNu plans to leverage Clean Coats' higher-margin, technical products to compete with global leaders like AkzoNobel and Asian Paints.
- Who
- BirlaNu, a CK Birla Group company
- What
- Acquired Clean Coats Construction Chemical to expand its construction chemicals business.
- When
- Published November 7, 2025; acquisition details and future targets discussed.
- Where
- BirlaNu primarily operates in India; Clean Coats exports to over 27 countries.
- Why
- To significantly increase revenue to ₹1,000 crore in 4-5 years, double product offerings, leverage higher-margin specialized products, and compete with global giants.
BirlaNu
Clean Coats Construction Chemical
Market Focus
BirlaNu
Largely domestic focused company.
Clean Coats Construction Chemical
Exports about 10-20% of its products to over 27 countries.
Product Portfolio
BirlaNu
Currently has 200 production items in construction chemicals.
Clean Coats Construction Chemical
Adds 275 specialized coating products including epoxy and polyurethane flooring, anti-corrosion linings and coatings, and waterproofing and flooring systems.
Revenue and Profitability
BirlaNu
Current construction chemicals business at ₹100 crore run rate.
Clean Coats Construction Chemical
Registered revenue of ₹52 crore and PBT of ₹11 crore with a PBT of 22%.
- Company
- BirlaNu (CK Birla Group)
- Acquisition Target
- Clean Coats Construction Chemical
- Acquisition Cost
- ₹120 crore
- BirlaNu Current Construction Chemicals Revenue
- ₹100 crore
- BirlaNu Target Revenue
- ₹1,000 crore
- Target Timeline
- 4-5 years
- Clean Coats Revenue
- ₹52 crore
- Clean Coats PBT
- ₹11 crore
- Clean Coats PBT Margin
- 22%