About Bic Cello (India) Private Limited
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Bic Cello (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Dabhel, Daman And Diu, India, a subsidiary of Societe Bic. It operates in the office and school supplies segment of the education sector. It was incorporated on 01 April 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Goa, under CIN U51495DD2008PTC004668. Its GSTIN is 26AADCC3647H1ZQ (Daman & Diu). The company holds 11 GST registrations, of which 5 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹47.63 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹41.49 Cr. It was formerly known as Cello Plastic Products Private Limited. It is led by directors Bhupesh Premraj Bafna and Manoj Pannalal Sharma.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Plot No 711/1 2 3 4 Somnath Road Dabhel Daman 396210, Daman and Diu, India – 396210.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹384.36 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹121.36 Cr (net margin -31.6%) and EBITDA of -₹81.59 Cr (EBITDA margin -21.2%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years and 11% over five years.
The company has about 1,895 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹10 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹11 Cr on record. Court records list 37 cases involving the company, including 26 filed by the company and 11 filed against it; 14 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cellowriting.com.
Company details
CIN history
Bic Cello (India) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U51495MH2008PTC180661. The current CIN is U51495DD2008PTC004668, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U51495DD2008PTC004668 | Current |
| U51495MH2008PTC180661 | Previous |
Contact details
Bic Cello (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Dabhel, Daman And Diu. Its website is cellowriting.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressPlot No 711/1 2 3 4 Somnath Road Dabhel Daman 396210, Daman and Diu, India – 396210
- IndustryEducation, Office & School Supplies
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Bic Cello (India) is manufacturing. In detail, this covers plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C8 | Plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products |
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Financials of Bic Cello (India) Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBic Cello (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹384.36 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over five years, including a 4% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 3% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹121.36 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -21.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -31.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bic Cello (India) Private Limited
Bic Cello (India) has 2 current directors and 19 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Bhupesh Premraj Bafna Also directs: Polyset Plastics Private Limited, Sugee Polyset Private Limited, Shalimar Infotech Private Limited and 1 more | Additional Director | 21 Nov 2025 | 0 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Manoj Pannalal Sharma Also directs: Health and Beauty Care LLP | Additional Director | 21 Nov 2025 | 0 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Bic Cello (India) Private Limited is audited by DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS | FY 2023 | 117365W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bic Cello (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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 15 Jan 2020 | 100320865 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 03 Mar 2017 | 100093058 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Bic Cello (India) Private Limited has 37 court cases on record: 26 filed by Bic Cello (India), 11 filed against it. 14 cases are pending and 23 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 22 | 4 | 8 |
| District courts | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 37)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (1807-Ordinary Civil Matters : Others) | Filed by the company against 5 Cello International Pvt. Ltd. THR. Its Director Corporate Add. at Cello House, Corporate Avenue Sonawala Road, Goregaon (East) ,Mumbai , Maharashtra and 20 others | Disposed |
| District court, Maharashtra Industrial and Lab, Maharashtra | Court case (Complaint ULP1) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Daman, The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu | Court case (S.C.S.) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Joint Commissioner, CGST and CX and Ors and 3 others | Pending |
| District court, Valsad, Gujarat | Court case (REFER T LC) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
Bic Cello (India) Private Limited has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 654 overdue payments to 83 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 83)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Southern Scribe Instruments Private Limited | |||
| Ameya Plastics Private Limited | |||
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| Favourite Safety Products | |||
| Divvya CPP Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Bic Cello (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 1,895 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 8 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Bic Cello (India) has 11 GST registrations: 5 active and 6 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 26AADCC3647H1ZQ | Daman & Diu | Active | 01 Aug 2020 |
| 05AADCC3647H1ZU | Uttarakhand | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AADCC3647H3ZM | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AADCC3647H2ZN | Maharashtra | Active | 06 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Bic Cello (India) Private Limited has 22 board changes on record since 2009: 5 appointments and 17 cessations. The latest: Bhupesh Premraj Bafna was appointed as Additional Director on 21 Nov 2025.
18 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Bic Cello (India) is an active private limited company based in Dabhel, Daman And Diu, India. The company works in office and school supplies, within the education industry. It was incorporated on 01 April 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U51495DD2008PTC004668.
Bic Cello (India) has 2 current directors:
- Bhupesh Premraj Bafna - Additional Director
- Manoj Pannalal Sharma - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Bic Cello (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 23 July 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Bic Cello (India) is 26AADCC3647H1ZQ, registered in Daman & Diu. The company has 11 GST registrations in all, of which 5 are active and 6 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 05AADCC3647H1ZU (Uttarakhand), 27AADCC3647H3ZM (Maharashtra), 27AADCC3647H2ZN (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bic Cello (India) is U51495DD2008PTC004668. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bic Cello (India) has 37 court cases on record: 26 filed by the company and 11 filed against it. 14 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Bic Cello (India) was incorporated on 01 April 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Goa.
Bhupesh Premraj Bafna was appointed as Additional Director on 21 Nov 2025. Manoj Pannalal Sharma was appointed as Additional Director on 21 Nov 2025. Peter Lillevang Dalsberg ceased to be Director on 01 Jul 2021. Bic Cello (India) has 22 board changes on record in total.
Bic Cello (India) has 11 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 654 overdue payments to 83 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 03 Feb 2024.
Bic Cello (India) can be reached through the website cellowriting.com. Its registered office is in Dabhel, Daman And Diu, India.
The registered office of Bic Cello (India) is at Plot No 7111 2 3 4 Somnath Road Dabhel Daman 396210, Daman and Diu, India – 396210.