Crosslinking agents are highly reactive species that link one polymer chain (synthetic or natural) to another via bonds (covalent/Ionic). Crosslinking agents are widely used in the paints & coatings industry where they react with the main base or resin in the presence of heat or through air drying process to form a transparent/hard coat. Crosslinking agents, when added to a product, makes it rigid and hard and improves its UV resistance and durability, thus improving the overall performance of the product The focus of paint manufacturers has been on improving chemical, mechanical, and UV resistance and color acceptance properties over the past few decades. Also, new paint formulations are required to meet low-VOC regulations, mainly driven by the regulatory initiatives. The growing application of crosslinking agents in industrial coatings, mainly in the developing nations, is driving the market growth. The development of the automotive & transportation industry is a major contributor to the growth of the paints & coating crosslinking agent market. 1 Micromarkets are defined as the further segments and sub-segments of the paints & coating crosslinking agent market mentioned in the report 2 Core competencies of the companies are captured in terms of their key developments and strategies adopted to sustain their position in the market