{"id":50802,"date":"2025-01-18T09:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T03:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=50802"},"modified":"2025-01-17T16:02:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:32:24","slug":"the-sticky-story-behind-the-rise-of-pidilite-a-%e2%82%b9148712-crore-empire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/the-sticky-story-behind-the-rise-of-pidilite-a-%e2%82%b9148712-crore-empire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sticky Story Behind the Rise of Pidilite &#8211; A \u20b91,48,712 Crore Empire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must remember the iconic ads featuring an elephant effortlessly balancing a towering stack of chairs or the heartwarming sight of a grandfather fixing his grandson\u2019s broken toy. These weren\u2019t just commercials\u2014they were memories that became part of our childhood and DIY adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But did you know behind these is the remarkable journey of a man who started his career as a peon and revolutionized adhesives?<br>Replacing traditional ingredients with innovation, he created products living in every carpenter\u2019s toolbox, engineer\u2019s blueprint, artisan\u2019s workshop, and household across 72 countries. This is the story of how strong emotional and practical bonds built an adhesive empire of \u20b91,48,712 crores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curious to know how it all began? Read on\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-99db3252-3365-4ac8-a489-dd90a6c1c4cd\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-99db3252-3365-4ac8-a489-dd90a6c1c4cd .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-head-font-size: 20px;--ctlb-sub-head-font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper both-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-02-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50856\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-02-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-02-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-02-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-02.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">From Legal Briefs to Timber Yards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Born in 1925 in Mahua, Gujarat, Balvant Parekh&#8217;s path wasn&#8217;t paved with legal briefs. Despite a law degree, his heart yearned for something more. <br><br>The Quit India Movement&#8217;s spirit of social activism inspired him to leave his studies temporarily.<br><br>When he returned to Mumbai, life was tough. Struggling to find his footing, he took on various odd jobs. From working at a printing press to serving as a peon at a timber company, Parekh was no stranger to hard work. <br><br>He also ventured into importing bicycles, areca nuts, and paper dyes from the West, steadily building a reputation in trade. But it was in the timber yard that he finally found his calling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-03-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50853\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-03-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-03-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-03-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-03.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Woodworking, Making Life Easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">While surrounded by the scent of sawdust and the rhythmic sound of carpenters at work, Parekh noticed the challenges they faced with traditional adhesives. <br><br>The messy, time-consuming process of combining wood with homemade glues deeply troubled him.<br><br>Determined to make life easier for these artisans, he envisioned creating an adhesive that would transform the woodworking industry across India.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-04-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50857\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-04-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-04-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-04-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-04.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">A Brand From Local to National<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">In 1959, with his brother by his side, Parekh co-founded Pidilite Industries and launched its first product\u2014Fevicol, a white synthetic resin glue designed for woodworking. <br><br>The product was an instant hit, revolutionizing how people thought about adhesives.<br><br>In 1963, the company opened its first manufacturing plant in Kondivita, Mumbai, which would remain its headquarters for years to come.<br><br>As Fevicol&#8217;s popularity grew, so did Pidilite&#8217;s reputation as a maker of high-quality, reliable adhesives. The word spread quickly: Fevicol wasn\u2019t just another glue but a symbol of strength and trust.In 1963, the company opened its first manufacturing plant in Kondivita, Mumbai, which would remain its headquarters for years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-05-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50852\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-05-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-05-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-05-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-05.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Meteoric Rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Traditional methods and homemade concoctions dominated the adhesive market in India, and the idea of synthetic glue was foreign to many. <br><br>However, Fevicol\u2019s superior bonding strength and ease of use quickly gained traction, particularly among carpenters and furniture makers.<br><br>With no major competitors, Fevicol rapidly established itself as the go-to product for anyone needing strong, reliable adhesives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-06-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50851\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-06-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-06-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-06-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-06.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">That Stuck Like Magic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Pidilite understood that a superior product wasn&#8217;t enough in a crowded market. They needed to form an emotional connection with their customers to succeed.<br><br>Remember the iconic &#8220;bus&#8221; commercial? Passengers defy gravity by holding onto a speeding bus held together by Fevicol. These campaigns subtly conveyed the core message: Fevicol was an invisible force holding everything together with unwavering strength.<br><br>Another classic showcased a fish unable to escape a Fevicol-coated wooden box \u2013 a simple yet powerful metaphor for its strength. <br><br>Over the years, Fevicol has blended cultural nuances with humor, making its ads not just about glue but about human connections and resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-07-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50850\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-07-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-07-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-07-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-07.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Beyond Adhesives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">As the years passed, Pidilite\u2019s success with Fevicol strengthened its resolve to innovate further. <br><br>The company ventured into new categories like waterproofing with Dr. Fixit and arts and crafts with Fevicryl. <br><br>These products were designed to meet the needs of industries and cater to consumers&#8217; evolving tastes. <br><br>Today, Pidilite&#8217;s diverse product range extends from industrial adhesives to DIY art supplies, creating a broad footprint across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-08-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50849\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-08-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-08-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-08-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-08.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">In the Face of Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Despite its meteoric rise, Pidilite&#8217;s journey to success was not without obstacles. <br><br>The company faced stiff competition from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/key-global-events-that-can-influence-the-stock-market-this-week-3\/\">global<\/a> players and dealt with unpredictable fluctuations in raw material prices.<br><br>Yet, Pidilite demonstrated remarkable resilience at every turn, overcoming challenges with strategic innovation and adaptability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-09-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50848\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-09-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-09-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-09-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-09.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">To Digital and Pandemic Shifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">When the digital revolution began transforming customer interactions, Pidilite swiftly embraced e-commerce and social media to broaden its reach.<br><br>During the pandemic, as businesses worldwide struggled, the company adapted by launching DIY kits and positioning itself as a trusted provider of long-lasting solutions.<br><br>This ability to pivot and maintain strong connections with its customers successfully helped Pidilite navigate the crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-10-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50847\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-10-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-10-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-10-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-10.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Relationships, Not Just Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">At the heart of Pidilite\u2019s success was a commitment to its customers. While Fevicol might have been the company&#8217;s flagship product, it worked tirelessly to foster relationships with its core customer base: carpenters, masons, and artisans.<br><br>Training workshops, loyalty initiatives, and personalized engagement all contributed to building a sense of community. <br><br>For Pidilite, it was never just about selling a product but about becoming a trusted partner in their customers&#8217; businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-11-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50846\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-11-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-11-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-11-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-11.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Behind The Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Today, Pidilite Industries operates in two primary segments: the Consumer and Bazaar (B2C) and Industrial (B2B). The Consumer and bazaar segment contributes 84% of the company\u2019s revenue. <br><br>It includes a broad spectrum of products: adhesives and sealants (55%), construction chemicals (20%), and arts and crafts (9%). <br><br>Meanwhile, the industrial segment, which accounts for the remaining 15%, covers industrial adhesives, resins, and pigments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-12-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50845\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-12-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-12-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-12-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-12.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Bonds, Shaping the Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Looking ahead, Pidilite remains committed to its core principles of innovation, quality, and customer relationships. <br><br>With a steady focus on sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, Pidilite is poised to continue its legacy of creating products that simplify lives and build lasting connections.<br><br>The company will continue to invest in new factories and digital, route-to-market, and supply chain capabilities. Capital expenditure (capex) for FY25 will be around Rs 400-800 crore, which will be used to establish 3-5 new factories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-13-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50855\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-13-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-13-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-13-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Story-of-Pidilite-Storytelling-00-13.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">A Story of People and Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">In many ways, Pidilite&#8217;s story is more than just the story of a brand. It\u2019s about the people behind it, their struggles, their dreams, and their unwavering belief in the power of creating something that sticks, not just in the market but in the hearts of those who use it.<br><br>Pidilite&#8217;s journey continues, and its future looks just as strong and resilient as the bonds it creates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You must remember the iconic ads featuring an elephant effortlessly balancing a towering stack of chairs or the heartwarming sight [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":50854,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1411,948],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saga","category-stock-market-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50802"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50869,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50802\/revisions\/50869"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}