Berger Paints India Limited was formerly incorporated on December 17, 1923 as 'Hadfield's (India) Limited 'in Kolkata. On December 12, 1947, British Paints Holdings acquired the Company and the name was changed into British Paints (India) Limited. In the year 1965, British Paints (Holdings) Limited, UK was acquired by Celanese Corporation, USA. As a result, the controlling interest of the Company passed on to CELEURO NV, Holland. In year 1969, Celanese Corporation sold their interest in the Indian company to Berger, Jenson Nicholson Limited, UK. In December 1983, it changed the name to Berger Paints India Limited. The Company is engaged in manufacturing and selling of paints, varnishes and enamels for various applications. T