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Birla entered the $9.5 billion Indian paints market with a disruptive force that transformed the entire industry. Birla Opus under billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla's leadership at Grasim Industries' paints division achieved 6.8% market penetration during its first year exceeding all market predictions. The aggressive market entry of Birla Opus has reduced Asian Paints' market dominance to 52% from 59% according to Elara Securities data. Birla Opus launched in February 2024 with a ₹10,000 crore investment and quickly expanded through deep price cuts and talent acquisition and factory establishment across India. The company's aggressive business approach has caused paint dealers to change their supplier choices because they receive superior profit margins and better support. Asian Paints experienced a period of unchallengeable market leadership until multiple competitors emerged to challenge its position. The company reported a 45% decline in Q4 profits and issued warnings about upcoming market challenges. The analysts predict that the competitive market will intensify which will damage profit margins while disrupting the established order of the industry. Rakshit Hargave who leads Birla Opus made it obvious that the company will maintain its current pace of expansion. Birla's aggressive expansion strategy with substantial financial resources indicates a competitive new period for Indian paint industry leaders.

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