Originally known as Coates of India Limited, the company commenced production of metal coatings at its Mumbai unit in 1965. In 1999, the company’s entire 59.42% stake was transferred to DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, making it the holding company. The name was changed to DIC India Limited on August 6, 2004, to reflect its association with the DIC Group.
DIC India specializes in manufacturing a wide range of printing inks and related products, including:
- News Inks: Used in newspapers and other publications.
- Offset Inks: For various printing applications.
- Gravure Inks: Utilized in high-quality image printing.
- Flexographic Inks: Employed in packaging materials.
- Lamination Adhesives: For flexible packaging solutions.
- Specialty Inks: Including screen inks, industrial inks, metal deco inks, print varnishes, and UV inks suitable for diverse surfaces like textiles, paper, PVC, acrylic, and metal cans.
With multiple manufacturing plants and logistics centers strategically located across India, DIC India continues to serve top-tier newspapers, magazines, packaging, and printing establishments, maintaining its position as a significant player in the Indian printing and packaging industry.