
About Dic India Limited
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Dic India Limited is a public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, a subsidiary of Dic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore. It operates in the dyes and pigments segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 02 April 1947 and has been in existence for over 79 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Kolkata, under CIN L24223WB1947PLC015202. Its GSTIN is 19AABCC0703C1ZE (West Bengal). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 7 are active. Its shares are listed on BSE: 500089 and NSE: DICIND.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹9.18 Cr. It was formerly known as Coates of India Private Limited and Coates of India Limited. It is led by directors including Manish Bhatia (Managing Director) and Rajeev Anand.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 23 March 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 December 2025. The registered office is at Kolkata, West Bengal.
As per the latest standalone financials for FY 2024-25, the company reported a revenue of ₹891.79 Cr, a growth of 1.2% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹19.05 Cr (net margin 2.1%) and EBITDA of ₹37.36 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.2%). The net worth stands at ₹428.65 Cr (up 3.2% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹436.97 Cr (up 3.4% YoY).
The company has about 462 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: DIC India. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹30 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹221.05 Cr on record. Court records list 237 cases involving the company, including 158 filed by the company and 73 filed against it; 29 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (3 market trades); the latest was in August 2024.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dic.co.in.
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- Registered AddressUb 03 Mani Tower, 31/41 Binova Bhave Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India – 700038
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Dyes & Pigments, Colorants
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Financials of Dic India Limited FY 2024-25 filings available
Dic India Limited reported revenue of ₹891.79 Cr (up 1.2% YoY) for FY 2024-25.
Financial Highlights
Dec 2025 · StandaloneRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 892 | 882 | 829 | 872 | 745 | 608 | 791 |
| Revenue growth | +1.2% | +6.4% | -5.0% | +17.1% | +22.5% | -23.1% | - |
| EBITDA | 37.36 | 35.35 | (14.07) | 20.48 | 22.91 | 22.53 | 20.30 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.2% | +4.0% | -1.7% | +2.4% | +3.1% | +3.7% | +2.6% |
| Profit before tax | 23.65 | 25.89 | (28.24) | 44.32 | 16.77 | 111 | 17.46 |
| Net profit | 19.05 | 18.92 | (1.71) | 10.55 | 12.38 | 10.49 | 18.46 |
| Net profit margin | +2.1% | +2.2% | -0.2% | +1.2% | +1.7% | +1.7% | +2.3% |
| EPS (₹) | 18.93 | 21.29 | (24.70) | 44.65 | 13.50 | 93.58 | 20.10 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 284 | 241 | 232 | 223 | 226 | 210 | 219 | 221 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +25.4% | +14.4% | +5.8% | +1.0% | -6.7% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 1.66 | 2.00 | 2.14 | 1.19 | 1.32 | 1.43 | 5.39 | 1.54 |
| Total expenses | 262 | 232 | 222 | 211 | 217 | 203 | 210 | 214 |
| EBITDA | 22.44 | 8.67 | 9.46 | 11.74 | 9.36 | 6.79 | 9.41 | 7.29 |
| EBITDA margin | +7.9% | +3.6% | +4.1% | +5.3% | +4.1% | +3.2% | +4.3% | +3.3% |
| Depreciation | 4.57 | 4.54 | 4.93 | 4.67 | 4.40 | 4.37 | 4.74 | 4.76 |
| Interest | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.74 | 0.34 |
| Profit before tax | 19.16 | 5.79 | 6.20 | 7.93 | 5.99 | 3.52 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
| Tax | 4.90 | 1.55 | 1.64 | 2.06 | 1.63 | 0.93 | 2.17 | 1.74 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 284 | 241 | 232 | 223 | 226 | 210 | 219 | 221 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +25.4% | +14.4% | +5.8% | +1.0% | -6.7% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 1.66 | 2.00 | 2.14 | 1.19 | 1.32 | 1.43 | 5.39 | 1.54 |
| Total expenses | 262 | 232 | 222 | 211 | 217 | 203 | 210 | 214 |
| EBITDA | 22.44 | 8.67 | 9.46 | 11.74 | 9.36 | 6.79 | 9.41 | 7.29 |
| EBITDA margin | +7.9% | +3.6% | +4.1% | +5.3% | +4.1% | +3.2% | +4.3% | +3.3% |
| Depreciation | 4.57 | 4.54 | 4.93 | 4.67 | 4.40 | 4.37 | 4.74 | 4.76 |
| Interest | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.74 | 0.34 |
| Profit before tax | 19.16 | 5.79 | 6.20 | 7.93 | 5.99 | 3.52 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
| Tax | 4.90 | 1.55 | 1.64 | 2.06 | 1.63 | 0.93 | 2.17 | 1.74 |
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 892 | 882 | 829 | 872 | 745 | 608 | 791 |
| Revenue growth | +1.2% | +6.4% | -5.0% | +17.1% | +22.5% | -23.1% | - |
| Other income | 6.08 | 11.39 | 8.19 | 40.96 | 9.53 | 105 | 12.99 |
| Total expenses | 854 | 846 | 843 | 852 | 722 | 586 | 771 |
| Employee cost | 75.10 | 69.79 | 76.50 | 75.87 | 77.10 | 75.42 | 69.68 |
| EBITDA | 37.36 | 35.35 | (14.07) | 20.48 | 22.91 | 22.53 | 20.30 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.2% | +4.0% | -1.7% | +2.4% | +3.1% | +3.7% | +2.6% |
| Depreciation | 18.37 | 19.09 | 18.21 | 13.43 | 14.30 | 14.72 | 11.17 |
| Interest | 1.42 | 1.76 | 4.15 | 3.69 | 1.37 | 1.90 | 4.66 |
| Profit before tax | 23.65 | 25.89 | (28.24) | 44.32 | 16.77 | 111 | 17.46 |
| Tax | 6.27 | 6.36 | (5.57) | 3.33 | 4.38 | 24.98 | (0.99) |
| Net profit | 19.05 | 18.92 | (1.71) | 10.55 | 12.38 | 10.49 | 18.46 |
| Net profit margin | +2.1% | +2.2% | -0.2% | +1.2% | +1.7% | +1.7% | +2.3% |
| EPS (₹) | 18.93 | 21.29 | (24.70) | 44.65 | 13.50 | 93.58 | 20.10 |
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +1.2% | +6.4% | -5.0% | +17.1% | +22.5% | -23.1% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +5.7% | +351.2% | -168.7% | -10.6% | +1.7% | +11.0% | - |
| PBT growth | -8.7% | +9998.0% | - | +164.3% | -84.9% | +535.1% | +9998.0% |
| Net income growth | +0.7% | +1206.4% | -116.2% | -14.8% | +18.0% | -43.2% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +0.8% | +5.8% | +10.9% | +3.3% | -3.9% | -6.3% | +3.8% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +22.2% | +15.6% | - | +0.3% | - | - | -21.3% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +2.0% | +2.2% | -2.7% | +4.7% | +1.7% | +14.1% | +2.3% |
| Return on capital employed | +5.8% | +6.6% | -0.7% | +3.6% | +4.6% | +4.2% | +6.6% |
| Return on net worth | +4.1% | +4.8% | -0.4% | +2.6% | +3.2% | +3.1% | +6.4% |
| Debt / equity | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | 7.48 | 10.82 | -12.86 | 52.34 | 15.91 | 24.33 | 51.04 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 3.51 | 3.57 | 3.92 | 5.26 | 5.07 | 4.89 | 7.67 |
| Inventory turnover | 7.30 | 7.90 | 7.73 | 6.72 | 5.91 | 6.05 | 6.65 |
| Debtors turnover | 3.54 | 3.82 | 3.52 | 3.60 | 3.59 | 3.18 | 3.55 |
| EPS (₹) | 18.93 | 21.29 | (24.70) | 44.65 | 13.50 | 93.58 | 20.10 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 3.00 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 4.50 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 466.99 | 452.39 | 431.77 | 460.01 | 420.45 | 413.34 | 324.56 |
Auditor Details of Dic India Limited
Dic India Limited is audited by PRICE WATERHOUSE CHARTERED ACCOUN for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE WATERHOUSE CHARTERED ACCOUN | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Dic India Limited
Dic India has 9 current directors and 33 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manish Bhatia Also directs: Dic Fine Chemicals Private Limited | Managing Director | 30 Jan 2019 | 7 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Rajeev Anand Also directs: Apl Apollo Tubes Limited | Director | 06 Nov 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Pritha Dutt Also directs: Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited, Dpronto Delivery Services Private Limited, MWM Collective Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 06 Nov 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Prabal Kumar Sarkar Also directs: Merino Industries Limited | Director | 06 Nov 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Adnan Wajhat Ahmad Also directs: Coromandel International Limited | Director | 08 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Avijit Mukerji | Additional Director | 10 Dec 2025 | 0 Years 9 Months | Current |
Shareholding Pattern of Dic India Limited
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 71.80%, foreign institutional investors hold 0.00%, domestic institutional investors hold 0.00% and retail and other public shareholders hold 28.20%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 71.80% | 71.80% | 71.80% | 71.80% |
| Public | 28.20% | 28.20% | 28.20% | 28.20% |
Charges & Borrowings of Dic India Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 1992 | I.D.B.I. Bank Ltd. | ₹30 Lakh | Open |
| 14 Mar 2019 | State Bank of India | ₹7.7 Cr | Satisfied |
| 20 Feb 2019 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹60 Cr | Satisfied |
| 07 Apr 2005 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹20.17 Cr | Satisfied |
| 24 Sep 2004 | State Bank of India | ₹7.7 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 17 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Dic India Limited
Dic India Limited has 3 deals on record (3 market trades); the latest was in August 2024.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Market trade | ₹3.45 Cr | Buyer: Graviton Research Capital LLP Seller: Graviton Research Capital LLP |
| Oct 2014 | Market trade | ₹2.46 Cr | Buyer: Globe Capital Market Limited Seller: Globe Capital Market Limited |
| Apr 2010 | Market trade | ₹3.28 Cr | Buyer: Smart Equity Brokers Private Limited. Seller: Smart Equity Brokers Private Limited. |
Full deal history
All 3 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
- Every funding round and share transfer
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Legal Cases of Dic India Limited
Dic India Limited has 237 court cases on record: 158 filed by Dic India, 73 filed against it, 6 where it is another party. 29 cases are pending and 208 are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 05 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 125 | 37 | 15 |
| District courts | 109 | 34 | 14 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 237)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P. (COMM)) | Filed against the company by Agam Agochar's Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Star Flex Laminators Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Sharp Industries Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Akar Laminators Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Sharp Industries Limited | Pending |
Full case history
All 237 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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Associated Brands with Dic India Limited
Dic India operates one associated brand: DIC India. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Printing inks and allied materials are manufactured for various applications. | dicindialtd.co |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Dic India Limited
Dic India Limited has a workforce of 462 employees as of Apr 02, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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Name History of Dic India Limited
Dic India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Coates Of India Private Limited, and Coates Of India Limited. The current legal name is Dic India Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Dic India Limited | Current |
| Coates Of India Private Limited | Previous |
| Coates Of India Limited | Previous |
CIN History of Dic India Limited
Dic India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24223WB1947PTC015202. The current CIN is L24223WB1947PLC015202, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L24223WB1947PLC015202 | Current |
| U24223WB1947PTC015202 | Previous |
Recent Activity on Dic India Limited
Dic India Limited has 73 board changes on record since 1984: 41 appointments and 32 cessations. The latest: Paul Koek ceased to be Director on 01 Jan 2026.
103 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Dic India Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
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MSME Payment Delays by Dic India Limited
MSME payment history
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Dic India Limited
Corporate group structure
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GST Compliance of Dic India Limited
Dic India has 10 GST registrations: 7 active and 3 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AABCC0703C1ZE | West Bengal | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AABCC0703C2ZD | West Bengal | Active | 18 Aug 2017 |
| 07AABCC0703C2ZI | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AABCC0703C1ZH | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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MCA Filings & Documents of Dic India Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dic India Limited
Dic India is an active public limited company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The company works in dyes and pigments, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 02 April 1947 (79+ years old) and is registered under CIN L24223WB1947PLC015202. Listed on BSE: 500089 and NSE: DICIND.
Dic India reported revenue of ₹891.79 Cr for FY 2024-25 (up 1.2% YoY) based on standalone financials.
Dic India has 9 current directors:
- Manish Bhatia - Managing Director
- Rajeev Anand - Director
- Pritha Dutt - Director
- Prabal Kumar Sarkar - Director
- Adnan Wajhat Ahmad - Director
- Avijit Mukerji - Additional Director
- Navapol Chuensiri - Director
- Hayato Kashiwagi - Director
- Ji Xiang Jason Lee - Director
The GSTIN of Dic India is 19AABCC0703C1ZE, registered in West Bengal. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 7 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 19AABCC0703C2ZD (West Bengal), 07AABCC0703C2ZI (Delhi), 27AABCC0703C1ZH (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dic India is L24223WB1947PLC015202. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Dic India is listed on both BSE (code: 500089) and NSE (symbol: DICIND).
Dic India has 237 court cases on record: 158 filed by the company and 73 filed against it. 29 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Dic India was incorporated on 02 April 1947, making it 79+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata.
Dic India has 3 deals on record (3 market trades); the latest was in August 2024.
Paul Koek ceased to be Director on 01 Jan 2026. Avijit Mukerji was appointed as Additional Director on 10 Dec 2025. Navapol Chuensiri was appointed as Director on 13 Aug 2025. Dic India has 73 board changes on record in total.