With its integrated silicate mineral paint and waterproofing portfolio, Zydex Paints aims to drive wider adoption of science-led wall protection solutions that go beyond surface aesthetics to deliver breathable, durable and sustainable performance. Dr Ajay Ranka, Chairman & MD, and Moulik Ranka, Managing Director, Zydex Group, share information on the company’s products and their relevance in modern Indian homes.
How does silicate mineral paint technology work in homes?
Dr Ajay Ranka: Zydex is the first in India to introduce silicate mineral paints that chemically bond with substrates. This enables inherent performance benefits including breathability, no odour, ultra-low VOC content ( 5 g/L), UV Resistant, high washability, and fire resistance.
Every monsoon, Indian buildings face a familiar cycle of damp walls, seepage, peeling paint, algae growth and surface deterioration. The problem often begins even before the first heavy showers, as rising humidity and trapped moisture start weakening wall surfaces from within. As homeowners, developers and construction professionals seek long-lasting high-performance solutions silicate mineral paint technology, a breathable and durable system, protects walls from moisture related damage while enhancing long term building performance, durability and sustainability.
Demand is gradually moving towards performance-led solutions that offer durability, sustainability and lifecycle value.
Dr Ajay Ranka
What makes silicate mineral paint technology different from conventional surface coatings?
Moulik Ranka: Our focus on research and development is centered on solving real challenges in construction. Unlike conventional paints that primarily form a surface film, Zydex’s Silicate mineral paint technology offers a fundamentally different mechanism by bonding with the substrate and enabling breathability, which is critical in preventing moisture-related damage.By creating a breathable surface, trapped vapour is allowed to escape, helping reduce dampness, peeling and surface damage commonly seen during high-moisture conditions. The technology is particularly relevant for Indian buildings, where wall protection is no longer limited to colour and finish, but increasingly linked to durability, indoor comfort and long-term maintenance.
Our waterproofing innovations further support this approach by strengthening structures against water ingress and weather-related deterioration. Driven by these innovations, we anticipate a 50% YOY growth, setting the stage to double our turnover in the subsequent year.
Our solutions are particularly relevant for Indian buildings, where wall protection is increasingly linked to durability, indoor comfort and long-term maintenance.
Moulik Ranka
What opportunity do you see for this paint, especially in a country like India?
Dr Ajay Ranka: India’s overall paints market, valued at approximately ₹93,000 crore (source IBEF), continues to be led largely by decorative coatings; however, demand is gradually moving towards performance-led solutions that offer durability, sustainability and lifecycle value.
India’s construction ecosystem is moving towards materials that deliver durability, sustainability and long-term protection. At Zydex, our focus is to make silicate mineral paint technology more accessible and relevant for Indian buildings. With strong customer acceptance, we see significant opportunity to scale this category further. This technology-led approach has seen strong market acceptance, with Zydex Paints recording repeat purchases and growing interest among builders and architects.
What other solutions does Zydex offer for protection of interiors and exteriors?
Moulik Ranka: As construction increasingly prioritizes longevity and environmental performance, Zydex Paints offers breathable, long-life paints and waterproofing solutions backed by decades of research and a commitment to high-performance building solutions, and engineered to deliver superior lifecycle value.In fact, Zydex Paints is bringing a shift to the mainstream through its portfolio of interior and exterior silicate mineral paints designed for Indian climatic conditions. Its exterior range is engineered to withstand harsh sunlight, rainfall, humidity and weathering, while helping walls remain breathable and durable resulting in Fade Free, No Peel Off, Dirt Pickup Resistance.
For interiors, the company offers no-odour, ultra-low VOC paint solutions that support healthier indoor spaces, high washability, fire resistance and long-lasting wall performance.
To complement its silicate mineral paint portfolio, Zydex also offers nanotechnology waterproofing solutions for terraces, balconies, bathrooms, swimming pools, roofs, exterior walls and other moisture-exposed surfaces. Together, its paint and waterproofing technologies help reduce dampness, peeling, algae formation and maintenance requirements, while enhancing long- term building protection during high-moisture conditions.
