Fortune MNC 500 India 2026 edition
Rank#473- Total income
- ₹266 Cr
- Profit
- ₹5 Cr
Last year #460
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited - education in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹231.14 Cr
▼ 12% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹21.2 Lakh
Net margin 0.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹6.29 Cr
EBITDA margin 2.7%
Authorised capital
₹75 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹74.31 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Satisfied charges
₹7 Cr
No open charges
Company age
30 yrs
Est. 1996
Employees · EPFO
352
Provident fund records
About A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited
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A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Fabercastell Aktiengesellschaft, Germany. It operates in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 10 October 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
A W Faber Castell (India) is ranked #473 on the Fortune MNC 500 India (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U36991MH1996PTC103223. Its GSTIN is 27AACCA3117H1Z2 (Maharashtra). The company holds 12 GST registrations, of which 6 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹75 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹74.31 Cr. It was formerly known as A W Faber Castell (India) Limited. It is led by directors including Partha Chakrabarti (Managing Director) and Simon Hauser.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 801 Kamla Executive Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹231.14 Cr, a decline of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹21.2 Lakh (net margin 0.1%) and EBITDA of ₹6.29 Cr (EBITDA margin 2.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 352 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹7 Cr on record. Court records list 58 cases involving the company, including 40 filed by the company and 18 filed against it; 9 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 2 rights issues, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹82.11 Cr; the latest was in September 2024. The company has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 186 overdue payments to 8 micro and small suppliers.
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0012523). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website faber-castell.in.
Company details
CIN U36991MH1996PTC103223
Registration Number 103223
Incorporation Date 10 October 1996
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Parent Company Fabercastell Aktiengesellschaft, Germany
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Medium
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-19-0012523
Recognitions & Rankings of A W Faber Castell (India)
MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0012523
Contact details
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is faber-castell.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address801 Kamla Executive Park Near Elegant Plaza Off. M. V. Road J. B. Nagar Andheri (E, Ast), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400059
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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Business activity
The main business activities of A W Faber Castell (India) are manufacturing and trade. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities and retail trading. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities | |
| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableA W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹231.14 Cr (down 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹231.14 Cr ▼ 12%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹21.2 Lakh margin 0.1%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹6.29 Cr margin 2.7%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 12%
3 years · compounded
▲ 13%
5 years · compounded
▲ 6%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 52%
Revenue fell 12% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA fell 52% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹6.29 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹21.2 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited
A W Faber Castell (India) has 3 current directors and 20 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partha Chakrabarti | Managing Director | 22 Mar 2017 | 9 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Simon Hauser | Director | 13 Sep 2021 | 5 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Stefan Ludwig Leitz | Director | 13 Sep 2021 | 5 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited is audited by DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP | FY 2023 | 117366W/W-100018 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
None
Satisfied charges
₹7 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2017 | 100115449 | Others | ₹46.99 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 21 Apr 2016 | 100025526 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹12.43 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 28 Jan 2016 | 100020900 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹10.78 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | 90077463 | Abn Amro Bank | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 05 Feb 2001 | 90159996 | Deutsche Bank | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited has 8 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 2 rights issues, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹82.11 Cr; the latest was in September 2024.
Total deals
8
Funding rounds
4
Rights issues
2
Convertible or debt financing
1
Secondary share transfer
1
Disclosed funding
₹82.11 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Rights issue | ₹62.04 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2022 | Funding round | ₹54.72 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Nov 2015 | Funding round | ₹15.45 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Mar 2015 | Rights issue | ₹6 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Jul 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited has 58 court cases on record: 40 filed by A W Faber Castell (India), 18 filed against it. 9 cases are pending and 49 are disposed.
Total cases
58
Filed by the company
40
Filed against the company
18
Pending
9
Disposed
49
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 35 | 15 | 4 |
| District courts | 21 | 3 | 5 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 58)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against SNNR Private Limited and Ors and 2 others | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Court case (CRR) | Filed by the company against R-Tech Products and Packaging (India) Private Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARBP) | Filed against the company by Star Plasto Mould Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COA) | Filed by the company against Puma Stationery Pvt. Ltd., | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summons Private cases SS) | Filed by the company against Care Stationers and Agencies Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Pending |
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MSME payment delays
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 186 overdue payments to 8 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 8)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Industries | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Golden Dychem | |||
| Cosmos Twisters Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 352 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
352
Active EPFO establishments
2
Employee growth
1.4%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 352 |
| FY 2025-26 | |
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| FY 2023-24 | |
| FY 2022-23 | |
| FY 2021-22 | |
| FY 2020-21 | |
| FY 2019-20 | |
| FY 2018-19 | |
| FY 2017-18 | |
| FY 2016-17 |
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GST
A W Faber Castell (India) has 12 GST registrations: 6 active and 6 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
12
Active
6
Cancelled / inactive
6
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AACCA3117H1Z2 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AACCA3117H2Z1 | Maharashtra | Active | 08 Aug 2019 |
| 07AACCA3117H1Z4 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AACCA3117H1ZZ | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited has 21 board changes on record since 2008: 4 appointments and 17 cessations. The latest: Esha Nirav Mehta was appointed as Company Secretary on 23 Sep 2022.
AGM
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
A W Faber Castell (India) Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Mumbai.
Appointed
Esha Nirav Mehta was appointed as Company Secretary.
Charges
A charge registered on 31 May 2017 via Charge ID 100115449 with Others was fully satisfied on 27 May 2022.
Ceased
Dr Hans Kurt Heinrich Von Werder ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Stefan Ludwig Leitz ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Simon Hauser was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Simon Hauser ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Stefan Ludwig Leitz was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Andre Wehrhahn ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 21 Apr 2016 via Charge ID 100025526 with Yes Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 31 Dec 2019.
Ceased
Mayuresh Jambunathan ceased to be Cfo(Kmp).
25 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
A W Faber Castell (India) is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 10 October 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U36991MH1996PTC103223.
A W Faber Castell (India) has 3 current directors:
- Partha Chakrabarti - Managing Director
- Simon Hauser - Director
- Stefan Ludwig Leitz - Director
The latest financial statements of A W Faber Castell (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of A W Faber Castell (India) is 27AACCA3117H1Z2, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 12 GST registrations in all, of which 6 are active and 6 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AACCA3117H2Z1 (Maharashtra), 07AACCA3117H1Z4 (Delhi), 19AACCA3117H1ZZ (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of A W Faber Castell (India) is U36991MH1996PTC103223. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
A W Faber Castell (India) has 58 court cases on record: 40 filed by the company and 18 filed against it. 9 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
A W Faber Castell (India) was incorporated on 10 October 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
A W Faber Castell (India) has 8 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 2 rights issues, 1 convertible or debt financing), with disclosed funding of ₹82.11 Cr; the latest was in September 2024.
Esha Nirav Mehta was appointed as Company Secretary on 23 Sep 2022. Dr Hans Kurt Heinrich Von Werder ceased to be Director on 30 Sep 2021. Stefan Ludwig Leitz ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2021. A W Faber Castell (India) has 21 board changes on record in total.
Yes, A W Faber Castell (India) is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0012523).
A W Faber Castell (India) has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 186 overdue payments to 8 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 03 Dec 2020.
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