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About Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited
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Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited is a private limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Knauf Ceilings Holdings Gmbh. It operates in the glass and products segment of the manufacturing sector. It was incorporated on 30 March 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune, under CIN U74999MH2007PTC464560. Its GSTIN is 27AAACW7145B1ZI (Maharashtra). The company holds 8 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹139.6 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹138.56 Cr. It was formerly known as Wave Suspension Systems India Private Limited. It is led by directors including William Mark Willis Jones and Sanjeev Dayaram Motiyani.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 05 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Gat No 417/1 Village Takave (Bkd) Taluka Maval, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 412106.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹403.67 Cr, a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹19.81 Cr (net margin 4.9%) and EBITDA of ₹37.37 Cr (EBITDA margin 9.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over three years and 14% over five years.
The company has about 62 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹3 Cr on record. Court records list 3 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹47.97 Cr; the latest was in February 2020. Its 7 peer companies in the Metals and Minerals industry (Glass Works, Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products) are compared by revenue, 3 larger and 4 smaller; the largest is Agroha Steel and Power Private Limited with revenue of ₹408.2 Cr. The company has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 217 overdue payments to 43 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website knaufceilingsolutions.com.
Company details
CIN history
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U74999MH2007PTC464560, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74999MH2007PTC464560 | Current |
| U74999MH2007PTC169453 | Previous |
| U74999PN2007PTC137041 | Previous |
Contact details
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited's registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra.
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- Registered AddressGat No 417/1 Village Takave (Bkd) Taluka Maval, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 412106
- IndustryManufacturing, Glass & Products
- 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 Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) is manufacturing. In detail, this covers metal and metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C7 | Metal and metal products |
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Financials of Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableKnauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹403.67 Cr (down 10% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 10% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14%. EBITDA fell 49% 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) | ₹19.81 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 9.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 4.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 3 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| William Mark Willis Jones | Director | 07 Jan 2021 | 5 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Sanjeev Dayaram Motiyani | Director | 27 Sep 2019 | 7 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Teddy James Dsouza | Additional Director | 07 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Metals and Minerals industry (Glass Works, Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Agroha Steel and Power Private Limited | ₹408.2 Cr (FY 2025) | -21.0% | Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India | |||
| Ans Steel Tubes Limited | ₹407.31 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Shri Bajrang Alliance Limited | ₹403.83 Cr (FY 2025) | -30.0% | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India | |||
| Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limitedthis company | ₹403.67 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹19.81 Cr | 4.9% | -10.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
| Shri Balaji Industrial Engineering Limited | ₹401.26 Cr (FY 2024) | 0.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Baba Structural Private Limited | ₹401.08 Cr (FY 2025) | -3.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Maa Chhinnmastika Cement and Ispat Private Limited | ₹400.11 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | Ramgarh, Jharkhand, India | |||
| Prime Gold -Sail JVC Limited | ₹398.17 Cr (FY 2025) | -15.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 07 Jul 2020 | 100355297 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹47.97 Cr; the latest was in February 2020.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Feb 2020 | Rights issue | ₹325.08 Cr | Investors: Knauf Ceilings Holdings GmbH |
| Jan 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Knauf Ceilings Holdings GmbH, Knauf Ceilings Holdings GmbH & Armstrong (UK) Investment Private Unlimited Company Seller: Worthington Armstrong Ventures Mauritius, Worthington Armstrong Uk Limited |
| Mar 2010 | Funding round | ₹13.77 Cr | Investors: Worthington Armstrong Ventures Mauritius, Worthington Armstrong Uk Limited |
| Aug 2009 | Funding round | ₹21.58 Cr | Investors: Worthington Armstrong Ventures Mauritius, Worthington Armstrong Uk Limited |
| Jul 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Worthington Armstrong Ventures Mauritius 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
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited has 3 court cases on record: 2 filed by Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India), 1 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 1 is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| High courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (3 of 3)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.EX.) | Filed by the company against Gurunath Enterprises | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Commissioner of Customs (Import) and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Karnataka | Disposed |
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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
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 217 overdue payments to 43 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 43)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Source Graphix | |||
| SCM Inventure Private Limited | |||
| Diamond Metal Screens Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 8 GST registrations: 8 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACW7145B1ZI | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACW7145B2ZH | Maharashtra | Active | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 29AAACW7145B1ZE | Karnataka | Active | 07 Apr 2021 |
| 09AAACW7145B1ZG | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 12 Apr 2021 |
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Recent activity
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) Private Limited has 21 board changes on record since 2007: 3 appointments and 18 cessations. The latest: Teddy James Dsouza was appointed as Additional Director on 07 Apr 2025.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) is an active private limited company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company works in glass and products, within the manufacturing industry. It was incorporated on 30 March 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999MH2007PTC464560.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 3 current directors:
- William Mark Willis Jones - Director
- Sanjeev Dayaram Motiyani - Director
- Teddy James Dsouza - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 05 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) is 27AAACW7145B1ZI, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 8 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACW7145B2ZH (Maharashtra), 29AAACW7145B1ZE (Karnataka), 09AAACW7145B1ZG (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) is U74999MH2007PTC464560. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 3 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) was incorporated on 30 March 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pune.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹47.97 Cr; the latest was in February 2020.
The peers of Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) by revenue are Agroha Steel and Power Private Limited, Ans Steel Tubes Limited, Shri Bajrang Alliance Limited, Shri Balaji Industrial Engineering Limited, Baba Structural Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Metals and Minerals industry (Glass Works, Steel), with the same principal business activity (metal and metal products).
Teddy James Dsouza was appointed as Additional Director on 07 Apr 2025. William Mark Willis Jones ceased to be Additional Director on 22 Sep 2021. Neville Keith Paterson ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Jul 2021. Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 21 board changes on record in total.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) has 7 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 217 overdue payments to 43 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Aug 2023.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) can be reached through the website knaufceilingsolutions.com. Its registered office is in Pune, Maharashtra, India.