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Akzo Nobel India rebrands as JSW Dulux after JSW Paints takeover
MCA approves name change effective March 11 following 60.76 per cent stake acquisition.
MUMBAI: In India’s fiercely competitive paints market, even the name on the tin can signal a new coat of strategy. Akzo Nobel India Limited has officially rebranded itself as JSW Dulux Limited after receiving approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), marking the formal integration of the company into the JSW Group ecosystem. According to a regulatory filing submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India under Securities and Exchange Board of India listing regulations, the MCA issued a fresh Certificate of Incorporation dated March 11, 2026, approving the company’s new name with immediate effect.
The filing confirmed that the corporate name has been officially changed from Akzo Nobel India Limited to JSW Dulux Limited, and the company’s Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association have been amended accordingly.
“We wish to inform you that MCA has issued a fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name dated 11th March 2026, thereby approving the change of name of the company from ‘Akzo Nobel India Limited’ to ‘JSW Dulux Limited’ effective 11th March 2026,” the filing stated.
The company also said it is currently completing procedural formalities required to update the new name across stock exchange records and official websites.
The rebranding follows earlier announcements made on January 28 and March 3, 2026, when the company had informed exchanges about its proposal to adopt the JSW Dulux identity.
The change comes in the wake of a major ownership shift. On December 10, 2025, JSW Paints acquired a 60.76 percent shareholding in Akzo Nobel India through a share purchase agreement with Imperial Chemical Industries Limited and Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV.
Following the acquisition, JSW Paints became the promoter and holding company of the entity.
Under the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, the company will continue to display its former name alongside the new one for two years wherever the corporate name is required to appear.
The move signals the JSW Group’s deeper push into India’s decorative paints market, where the newly named JSW Dulux will compete with established players including Asian Paints, Berger Paints India and Indigo Paints.
With the Dulux brand now operating under the JSW umbrella in India, the name change effectively paints a new chapter for the company as it navigates one of the country’s most competitive consumer categories.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
