Govt. Recognised One Star Export House · ISO 9001:2008
Specialty resins & pine chemicals for industrial excellence
Trusted manufacturer of alkyd resins, synthetic resins, rosin esters and pine products — serving paint, ink, rubber, and paper industries across India and worldwide since 1990.
Nil Rejection
Our commitment — every batch meets spec, every time
⭐ One Star Export House
Recognised by Govt. of India, DGFT · Valid to 2028
150+
Industry houses serviced across India and worldwide
36
Years of manufacturing from Kolkata, India
40+
Product grades across 12 product families
5+
Industries served — paints, inks, rubber, paper & more
Our facility
Manufacturing plant, Kolkata
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Govt. of India Recognised
One Star Export House · DGFT Certified · Valid to March 2028
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Quality Management
ISO 9001:2008 Certified · IEC 0209008504
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Trusted by
150+ Industry houses across India & worldwide
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, West Bengal
🏢150+ Industry houses serviced
⭐Govt. Recognised One Star Export House
🏅 ISO 9001:2008 Certified
🏭 Manufactured in Kolkata
🌍 DGFT Approved Exporter
🔬 In-house R&D lab
📐 Custom formulations available
🚚 Prompt delivery
Product range
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Rosin mod. phenol formaldehyde, esterified with penta
155±5
100 (Solid)
20 max
60–70 (50% Toluene)
Lithographic inks & high abrasion resistant films
NH-803
Rosin mod. phenol formaldehyde, esterified with penta
130±5
100 (Solid)
20 max
15–20 (50% Toluene)
Printing ink & high gloss paints with infinite aliphatic tolerance
NH-805
Rosin mod. phenol formaldehyde, esterified with penta
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50±1
20 max
80–100 (50% M.T.O)
Printing ink · Insulating varnishes · High gloss industrial finishes
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Rosin esters
Food grade & industrial grades available
Code
Description
Melting point °C
Non-volatile %
Acid value mg/KOH/g
Viscosity Sec/B4/30°
Application
NH-901
Rosin ester esterified with food grade glycerine
95±5
100 (Solid)
5 max
14–20 (50% M.T.O)
Chewing gums · Confectionery & soft drinks
NH-902
Rosin ester esterified with pentaerythritol
105±5
100 (Solid)
12 max
15–20 (50% M.T.O)
Aluminium paint medium · Gloss booster for economical enamels & decorative finishes
NH-904
Aluminium medium
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40±1
8 max
10–15 (40% M.T.O)
Ready-mix medium for aluminium paints
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Fortified rosin size
For paper sizing applications
Code
Description
Appearance
pH value
Specific gravity @30°C
Total solids %
Charge
Application
NH-990
Rosin adduct with diabasic acid
Brownish/yellow liquid
9–10
1.15
50
Anionic
Effective paper sizing · Increases quality & life of papers
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Lime rosin varnish
Calcium rosinate and lime rosin varnish grades
Code
Description
Melting point °C
Non-volatile %
Solvent
Acid value mg/KOH/g
Viscosity Sec/B4/30°
Application
NH-1001
Calcium rosinate
135±5
100 (Solid)
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60 max
100–120 (60% M.T.O)
Varnish · Economical decorative enamels
NH-1002
Lime rosin varnish
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60±1
M.T.O
60 max
140–160 (60% M.T.O)
Varnish · Economical multipurpose enamels
NH-1003
Lime rosin varnish
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55±1
M.T.O
60 max
100–120 (55% M.T.O)
Varnish · Economical multipurpose finishes
Alkyd resin manufacturer in India: Niharika Paints & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, manufactures and supplies alkyd resins across India and internationally. Our alkyd resin product range includes long oil alkyd resins (soya and mixed fatty acids, NH-118, NH-110, NH-112, NH-119, NH-121), medium oil alkyd resins (soya and linseed base, NH-208, NH-207, NH-209, NH-216), short oil alkyd resins (CNO and DCO base, NH-305, NH-302, NH-306), modified alkyd resins with rosin, silicon, and epoxy modifications, chain stopped alkyd resins for fast drying automotive finishes (NH-503, NH-504, NH-506, NH-514), and furniture medium alkyds for hammer finishes and glossy enamels (NH-601 to NH-604). All alkyd resins are available in M.T.O and xylene solvent systems.
Rosin modified resin manufacturer India: We also manufacture rosin modified maleic resins and rosin modified phenolic resins for printing inks, varnishes, NC lacquers, and industrial enamels, as well as rosin esters (food grade and industrial), fortified rosin size for paper sizing, gloss enhancers, and lime rosin varnishes. Supplying paint manufacturers, ink manufacturers, rubber compounders, and paper mills throughout India and worldwide since 1990.
Need a custom grade or sample?
We formulate to customer specifications. Contact us with your parameters.
36 years of defining quality in specialty chemicals
Founded in 1990 in Kolkata, Niharika Paints & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has grown into one of India's trusted manufacturers of synthetic resins and pine chemicals — built on a foundation of in-house R&D, consistent quality, and a nil-rejection standard that remains our core commitment.
Our facility
Manufactured in Kolkata since 1990
Our manufacturing and administrative operations have been based in Kolkata, West Bengal for over 36 years. The facility houses dedicated reactor vessels for alkyd synthesis, rosin esterification, and phenolic resin production — all managed under ISO 9001:2008 quality standards.
An in-house R&D laboratory enables continuous product development and custom formulation, supporting our commitment to nil rejection across every batch dispatched.
Our quality credentials
We are ISO 9001:2008 certified and hold the Government of India's One Star Export House recognition, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry — valid until March 2028. Our quality management system ensures close scrutiny of every production batch, and our commitment to consistent quality has resulted in a nil-rejection record.
Research & development
Our continuous investment in R&D and state-of-the-art laboratory arrangements has helped us become a "Nil Rejection" company. We constantly innovate new product ranges with enhanced performance, and we can customise products to meet your specific technical parameters.
Custom formulation
We understand that every customer's application is unique. Our technical team works directly with clients to modify product formulations — adjusting oil length, viscosity, acid value, solvent compatibility and other parameters — to meet your exact specifications.
Environment, health & safety
We maintain strict EHS standards across our manufacturing operations in Kolkata. All production processes are designed with worker safety and environmental responsibility at their core. Technical data sheets and safety data sheets are available on request for all our products.
Our journey
1990
Founded in Kolkata
Niharika Paints & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. established at P-41, Princep Street, Kolkata, with a focus on synthetic resins for the Indian paint and varnish industry.
2000s
Expanding the product range
Developed specialised grades including chain-stopped alkyds, furniture mediums, and rosin ester derivatives. Built supply relationships with paper, rubber, and printing ink industries.
2008
ISO 9001:2008 certification
Achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification — recognising our quality management systems and our commitment to consistent, measurable product quality.
2023
One Star Export House — Govt. of India
Recognised as a One Star Export House by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Certificate valid from 01/10/2023 to 31/03/2028 (IEC 0209008504).
Today
36 years · 40+ grades · 150+ industry houses · Worldwide supply
Supplying 40+ product grades across 12 product families to 150+ industry houses throughout India and internationally, with nil rejection and same-day technical support.
Our values
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Nil rejection
Every product batch is tested in our in-house lab before dispatch. Our nil rejection record is the result of 36 years of disciplined quality control.
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Continuous innovation
We invest consistently in R&D to develop new grades and improve existing formulations — staying ahead of industry requirements.
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Customer partnership
We don't just supply products — we work with customers to understand their applications and modify formulations to meet their parameters.
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Request a quote, ask about a product, or enquire about custom formulations. We respond within 1 business day.
Niharika Paints & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Manufacturers of synthetic resins and pine chemicals since 1990.
Factory address
Barasat Road, Sodepur Village Muragachha, P.O. Jugberia, P.S. Ghola Kolkata – 700 110 West Bengal, India
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked questions
About our products, certifications and supply capabilities
What alkyd resins does Niharika Paints manufacture? +
We manufacture a complete range of alkyd resins from our Kolkata facility: long oil alkyd resins (NH-118, NH-110, NH-112, NH-119, NH-121) for air drying enamels and printing inks; medium oil alkyd resins (NH-208, NH-216, NH-207, NH-209) for decorative enamels and primers; short oil alkyd resins (NH-305, NH-302, NH-306) for NC lacquers and stoving finishes; modified alkyd resins with rosin, silicon, and epoxy modifications; chain stopped alkyd resins (NH-503, NH-504, NH-506, NH-514) for fast drying and automotive finishes; and furniture medium alkyds (NH-601–NH-604) for hammer finishes and glossy furniture enamels.
Do you manufacture rosin modified maleic and phenolic resins? +
Yes. We produce rosin modified maleic resins in solid and solution grades (NH-701 through NH-707) for varnishes, high gloss enamels, printing inks, NC lacquers, French polish, and ball point ink. We also produce rosin modified phenolic resins (NH-801 through NH-805) for offset inks, lithographic inks, insulating varnishes, and high gloss industrial enamels. All grades available from Kolkata with prompt delivery across India and internationally.
What rosin ester and pine chemical products do you supply? +
Our rosin-based product range includes: rosin esters — NH-901 (food grade glycerine ester for chewing gum and confectionery), NH-902 (pentaerythritol ester for aluminium paint and decorative enamels), NH-904 (aluminium medium); gloss enhancer NH-806 (xylene-based, for alkyd coatings); fortified rosin size NH-990 (anionic, for effective paper sizing and improving paper quality and life); and lime rosin varnish grades NH-1001, NH-1002, NH-1003 (for economical varnishes, decorative and multipurpose enamels).
Is Niharika Paints an export-certified supplier? +
Yes. Niharika Paints & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. holds the Government of India One Star Export House recognition issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Valid 01/10/2023 to 31/03/2028 (IEC 0209008504). We are also ISO 9001:2008 certified. We supply alkyd resins, synthetic resins, and rosin products to customers worldwide.
Can you supply custom alkyd resin formulations to specific parameters? +
Yes. Our in-house R&D laboratory allows us to customise products to meet your exact parameters — including oil length, viscosity (Sec/B4/30°), acid value (mg/KOH/g), non-volatile content, polyol type, and solvent system. We have been supplying custom formulations to paint, varnish, ink, rubber and paper manufacturers across India since 1990. Email us at info@niharikapaints.com or call +91 98306 14690 with your requirements.
