Cello World Limited (CELLO)
₹376.60 +3.62% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Cello World's revenue was ₹527 Cr (-0.4% year on year, -19.5% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹73.4 Cr (-9.0% year on year); the operating margin was 18.8%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹527 | -0.4% | -19.5% |
| Operating profit | ₹99.0 | -9.2% | -23.2% |
| Net profit | ₹73.4 | -9.0% | -18.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 3.25 | -1.8% | -20.3% |
| Operating margin | 18.8% | — | — |
CELLO delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 37.6% of the CELLO shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 42.7%. That is close to its usual level. Volume was 0.4 times its average, well below normal.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 35.4% · 50.9% · 26.1% · 43.1% · 37.6%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Cello World Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The certificate, issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that dematerialisation requests received during the quarter were processed within prescribed timelines. The security certificates received were verified, mutilated, and cancelled as mandated by law. This is a routine quarterly compliance update with no financial or operational impact.
- Compliance certificate filed under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI regulations for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Issued by RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited on October 6, 2026
- Confirms securities received for dematerialisation were accepted/rejected and listed within required timelines
Cello World Limited has submitted compliance reports from its Audit Committee and Independent Directors certifying the compensation of Wim Plast Limited shareholders eligible for fractional entitlements. This follows the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation involving Wim Plast Limited and Cello Consumer Products Private Limited, sanctioned by NCLT Ahmedabad on May 14, 2026. The submission satisfies SEBI regulatory requirements under circular dated June 20, 2023. The filing is procedural in nature and does not disclose the total cash payout amount.
- Scheme of Amalgamation sanctioned by NCLT Ahmedabad bench via order dated May 14, 2026
- Audit Committee and Independent Directors certified completion of fractional entitlement compensation
- Compensation executed under Scheme Clauses 8.5 and 16.7 for Wim Plast Limited shareholders
- Compliance fulfilled pursuant to SEBI Master Circular dated June 20, 2023
Cello World Limited has appointed Ms. Hemangi Trivedi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, as the Nodal Officer under IEPF Rules, effective September 08, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board via a circular resolution under Section 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Nodal Officer will oversee shareholder verification and IEPF claim coordinations. This is an administrative compliance procedure and involves no financial or operational impact on the company.
- Appointment of Ms. Hemangi Trivedi as Nodal Officer approved via Circular Resolution
- Effective date of appointment is September 08, 2026
- Complies with Rule 7(2A) of IEPF Authority Rules, 2016 and Sections 124/125 of Companies Act, 2013
- Role encompasses verification and processing of shareholder claims and refunds with IEPF
Cello World reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹526.7 Cr with an EBITDA margin of 22.2%. The Writing Instruments segment was a standout performer, growing 52% YoY following the re-introduction of the 'Cello' brand. However, the core Consumer Ware segment (63.6% of revenue) was muted due to inflationary pressures and a transition from imported to in-house steel bottle manufacturing. E-commerce contribution rose significantly to 16.3% of total sales, up from 10.4% in the previous year.
- Writing Instrument division delivered 52% YoY growth, driven by the re-entry of the 'Cello' brand.
- E-commerce channel contribution increased to 16.3% of total revenue, compared to 10.4% in Q1 FY26.
- Glassware capacity utilization remains at 60%, impacted by continued dumping from China despite 30-35% YoY sales growth.
- In-house manufacturing of steel bottles has commenced with 8 operational lines in Rajasthan to replace previous imported inventory.
- Overall gross margins improved sequentially to 52.4% following price increases across most product categories.
Cello World Limited has announced the voting results of its 8th Annual General Meeting held on August 7, 2026. Shareholders approved all resolutions, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements and a dividend of Rs 1.5 per share (30% of face value). Mr. Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod was re-appointed as Joint Managing Director with 98.88% of votes in favor. The dividend yield stands at approximately 0.4% based on the current market price of Rs 378.6.
- Approved a dividend of Rs 1.5 per equity share for FY26, representing 30% of the Rs 5 face value.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod as Joint Managing Director approved with 19,89,55,660 votes in favor.
- Adoption of FY26 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements passed with 100% of valid votes cast in favor.
- Remote e-voting period was held from August 4 to August 6, 2026, with a cut-off date of July 31, 2026.
- Total votes cast in favor of the dividend resolution reached 20,12,00,828 shares.
Cello World Limited has submitted the results of its 8th Annual General Meeting held on August 07, 2026. Shareholders approved a dividend of Rs 1.5 per equity share (30% of face value) for FY26. Additionally, the re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod as Joint Managing Director was confirmed with 98.88% of votes in favor. The adoption of both standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for FY26 was also passed with near-unanimous support.
- Dividend of Rs 1.5 per share (30% of face value Rs 5) approved for the financial year 2025-26
- Re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod as Joint Managing Director approved with 98.88% votes in favor
- Adoption of FY26 Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements passed with 100% valid votes in favor
- Voting eligibility was determined based on the cut-off date of July 31, 2026
- Remote e-voting period spanned from August 04 to August 06, 2026
Cello World has published the audio recording of its Q1 FY27 earnings conference call held on August 10, 2026. The company currently reports a TTM revenue of ₹2,324 Cr and a PAT of ₹331 Cr, with an operating margin of 20.3%. Investors should focus on management's commentary regarding the re-introduction of the 'Cello' brand in writing instruments, which is targeted to contribute ₹200 Cr in CY 2026. Despite a 36.6% decline in stock price over the last 12 months, the company maintains a strong 75% promoter holding.
- Earnings conference call held on August 10, 2026, to discuss Q1 performance for the period ended June 30, 2026.
- TTM Revenue stands at ₹2,324 Cr with a net profit of ₹331 Cr.
- Company is targeting ₹200 Cr revenue from the 'Cello' brand writing instruments in its first year (CY 2026).
- Glass manufacturing facility in Falna has an installed annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes.
- Promoter holding remains stable at 75.0% as of June 2026.
Cello World reported a stagnant top-line for Q1 FY27 with revenue at ₹527 crore, compared to ₹529 crore in the previous year. Profitability was impacted by elevated input costs and a lower scale in the steel bottle business due to import inventory issues, leading to a 9% YoY decline in PAT to ₹73.4 crore. EBITDA margins contracted by 170 bps to 22.2%. Management highlighted that in-house manufacturing for steel bottles has now commenced to address supply chain gaps.
- Revenue from operations remained flat YoY at ₹527 crore for Q1 FY27.
- EBITDA declined by 7% YoY to ₹117.1 crore, with margins dropping to 22.2% from 23.9%.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) fell 9% YoY to ₹73.4 crore from ₹80.7 crore.
- Consumerware segment contributed 63.6% of total revenue, followed by Writing Instruments at 21.2%.
- In-house manufacturing accounted for 77% of FY26 revenues across 14 facilities.
Cello World reported a flat revenue of ₹526.7 Cr for Q1 FY27, a marginal 0.4% YoY decline. Net profit (PAT) fell 9% YoY to ₹73.4 Cr, impacted by a 170 bps contraction in EBITDA margins to 22.2% due to elevated input costs and subdued discretionary spending. While the core Consumer Ware segment declined 8.4% YoY, the Writing Instruments division saw robust growth of 52% YoY to ₹111.9 Cr, driven by the re-introduction of the 'Cello' brand. The company has started in-house manufacturing of steel bottles to address previous supply shortages.
- Consolidated Revenue stood at ₹526.7 Cr, down 0.4% from ₹529.0 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Writing Instruments revenue grew 52% YoY to ₹111.9 Cr, now contributing 21.2% of total revenue.
- Consumer Ware revenue, the largest segment, declined 8.4% YoY to ₹334.8 Cr.
- EBITDA margins contracted to 22.2% from 23.9% YoY, primarily due to inflationary pressures.
- Reported PAT decreased by 9% YoY to ₹73.4 Cr compared to ₹80.7 Cr in the previous year's quarter.
Cello World reported a consolidated revenue of approximately ₹686.86 Cr for Q1 FY27, a significant 29.8% increase from ₹529.01 Cr in Q1 FY26. However, consolidated PAT declined by 7.8% YoY to approximately ₹74.34 Cr, down from ₹80.65 Cr, indicating margin pressure. The standalone trading business saw a revenue contraction of 8.8% YoY to ₹257.15 Cr. The company has successfully deployed most of its ₹738 Cr QIP proceeds, primarily for debt repayment and subsidiary investments.
- Consolidated revenue reached approximately ₹686.86 Cr, up 29.8% from ₹529.01 Cr in the previous year's quarter.
- Consolidated PAT stood at approximately ₹74.34 Cr, representing a 7.8% decline compared to ₹80.65 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Standalone revenue (primarily trading) fell 8.8% YoY to ₹257.15 Cr from ₹281.93 Cr.
- Subsidiaries contributed ₹429.71 Cr in revenue and ₹57.48 Cr in net profit to the consolidated results.
- Utilized ₹236.96 Cr of QIP funds for subsidiary debt repayment and ₹100 Cr for WimPlast debt repayment.
Cello World reported a weak Q1 FY27 on a standalone basis, with revenue declining 8.8% YoY to ₹257.15 Cr and PAT dropping 28% to ₹16.86 Cr. The company provided an update on its ₹738 Cr QIP (raised July 2024), confirming that ₹420.01 Cr has been used for debt repayment and ₹91.74 Cr for a new manufacturing facility. While standalone performance was soft, the company's 12 subsidiaries contributed a substantial ₹429.71 Cr in revenue for the quarter. A minor deviation of ₹0.20 Cr was noted in QIP fund allocation, shifting from working capital to issue expenses.
- Standalone Revenue for Q1 FY27 fell 8.8% YoY to ₹257.15 Cr from ₹281.93 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Standalone PAT declined 28.1% YoY to ₹16.86 Cr compared to ₹23.46 Cr in the same period last year.
- Utilized ₹420.01 Cr of QIP proceeds to repay borrowings from promoters and subsidiaries.
- Invested ₹91.74 Cr of QIP funds into a new facility for stainless steel and plastic insulatedware.
- Subsidiaries (12 entities) reported total revenues of ₹429.71 Cr and a net profit of ₹57.48 Cr for the quarter.
Cello World Limited concluded its 8th Annual General Meeting on August 07, 2026, confirming the adoption of FY26 financial results. Shareholders approved a dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (30% of face value), representing a modest yield of ~0.4% against the current price of Rs 373.1. The meeting also ratified the re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod as Joint Managing Director. The company reported a TTM revenue of Rs 2,324 crore and a PAT of Rs 331 crore for the fiscal year.
- Dividend of Rs 1.50 per share declared for FY 2025-26
- Cut-off date for shareholder voting eligibility was July 31, 2026
- Re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod as Joint Managing Director approved
- FY26 revenue reached Rs 2,324.12 crore with a 20.28% operating margin
Cello World Limited has officially responded to an NSE clarification request regarding a media report claiming Bain Capital is in talks to acquire a majority stake. The company stated it is not privy to any such negotiations and considers the news item speculative. As of August 2026, the promoter holding remains at 75.0%, the maximum regulatory limit. The company maintains that no material information warrants disclosure under Regulation 30 at this time.
- NSE sought clarification on August 05, 2026, regarding a report titled 'Bain Capital leads talks to buy majority stake in Cello World'.
- Company officially denied being privy to negotiations in its response dated August 06, 2026.
- Promoter holding is currently at 75.0%, meaning a majority stake sale would involve a significant change in control.
- Company reported TTM Revenue of Rs 2,324 Cr and a Market Cap of Rs 9,105 Cr.
- Management stated they explore strategic opportunities from time to time but have no current material announcements.
Cello World Limited has formally clarified that a media report suggesting Bain Capital is in talks to acquire a majority stake is speculative. The company stated it is not privy to any such negotiations and that no material information warrants disclosure under Regulation 30 at this time. Currently, promoters hold a maximum permissible 75.0% stake in the company, which has a market capitalization of ₹9,350 Cr. The denial follows a news item published on Livemint on August 05, 2026.
- Company denies any knowledge of negotiations with Bain Capital regarding a majority stake sale
- Promoter holding remains at the regulatory ceiling of 75.0% as of June 2026
- Company market capitalization stands at ₹9,350 Cr with TTM revenue of ₹2,324 Cr
- Clarification issued in response to a specific NSE surveillance query dated August 05, 2026
- Management maintains that no material event has occurred that requires disclosure under SEBI LODR
Cello World Limited has scheduled its earnings conference call for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST to discuss the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The call will be led by Joint Managing Director Mr. Gaurav Rathod and CFO Mr. Atul Parolia. This follows a fiscal year (FY26) where the company achieved a revenue of ₹2,324 crore and a PAT of ₹331 crore. Investors will look for updates on the Falna glass plant utilization and the re-introduction of the 'Cello' brand in writing instruments.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 hrs IST.
- Call to discuss unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Management representation includes Joint MD Gaurav Rathod and CFO Atul Parolia.
- Company reported TTM revenue of ₹2,324 crore and OPM of 20.3% as of March 2026.
- Promoter holding remains stable at 75.0% as of June 2026.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
In Q2 FY26, the Consumerware segment grew 23% YoY, Writing Instruments grew 16% YoY to INR 81 Cr, and the Furniture business grew 8% YoY to INR 84 Cr. Total revenue for Q2 FY26 was INR 587 Cr, up 20% YoY.
Profitability Margins
Gross Margin for FY 2024-25 was 51.7% (down 87 bps from 52.6% in FY 2023-24). PAT Margin for FY 2024-25 was 17.1% (down 74 bps from 17.8% in FY 2023-24). H1 FY26 PAT margin stood at 14.2%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA Margin for FY 2024-25 was 26.0% (down 75 bps from 26.7% in FY 2023-24). H1 FY26 EBITDA margin was 24.0% (22% excluding other income).
Capital Expenditure
Total capital expenditure in FY 2024-25 was INR 171.45 Cr, with INR 114.09 Cr allocated to capital work in progress. The company plans to invest approx. INR 50 Cr over one year to enhance writing instrument manufacturing infrastructure.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The Debt Equity Ratio improved to 0.00 in FY 2024-25 from 0.27 in FY 2023-24. Interest Coverage Ratio increased significantly to 339.28 from 187.03.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel (used in steel ware), Glass (for glassware/opalware), and plastic resins (implied for furniture/writing instruments). Steel costs have risen due to supply shortages from OEM manufacturers.
Key Suppliers
OEM manufacturers for steel ware; other specific suppliers not named.
Capacity Expansion
Glass manufacturing facility in Falna has an installed annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes. Writing instruments currently have 30-35% empty capacity at the Unomax facility, which can be expanded with additional machines.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are impacted by supply shortages in steel, leading to higher procurement costs from OEMs. The company has not yet fully passed on these cost increases to consumers, impacting gross margins by 87 bps in FY25.
Manufacturing Efficiency
In-house manufacturing accounts for 78% of revenues as of H1 FY26. Glass plant utilization is currently at 55-60% and is expected to reach 80% by Q4 FY26.
Logistics & Distribution
The company leverages a network of distributors and retailers; specific distribution costs as a % of revenue are not disclosed.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
12-15%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by the re-introduction of the 'Cello' brand in writing instruments via a royalty-free lease, targeting INR 200 Cr revenue in the first year (CY 2026). Additionally, the company is ramping up its Falna glass plant to 80% utilization and expanding product lines in mechanical pencils and arts stationery.
Products & Services
Writing instruments (pens, mechanical pencils), stationery, glassware, opalware, consumerware (steel ware), cleaning aids, and molded furniture.
Brand Portfolio
Cello, Unomax, Kleeno.
New Products/Services
New product launches in mechanical pencils, arts stationery, and internationally licensed kids' products. The 'Cello' brand writing instruments are expected to contribute INR 200 Cr in CY 2026.
Market Expansion
Expanding sales and distribution networks in both domestic and international markets to reduce reliance on single distributors.
Strategic Alliances
Agreement with CPIW to lease the 'Cello' trademark for stationery and writing instruments at no additional cost or royalty.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a revival in stationery driven by new product categories like mechanical pencils and licensed products. There is a shift toward branded quality products over unorganized sector offerings.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from unorganized businesses and established brands in the writing instruments and consumerware segments.
Competitive Moat
Strong brand recall for 'Cello' (30-year-old brand) and 'Unomax'. High in-house manufacturing (78%) provides a cost advantage and better quality control compared to competitors relying on outsourcing.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Revenue is sensitive to festive demand, which supported the 23% growth in Consumerware in Q2 FY26.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing consumer preference for premium quality branded products and festive-led purchasing patterns.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Recent GST rate changes had a minimal impact on the product portfolio.
Taxation Policy Impact
Tax expense was INR 126.7 Cr in FY 2024-25, representing an effective tax rate of approximately 25.8%.
Legal Contingencies
A composite scheme of arrangement is pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The gestation phase of the new glass plant may continue to impact overall margin structures until 80% utilization is reached. Counterfeit products from unorganized entities pose a risk to brand integrity.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on OEM manufacturers for steel ware products, which has recently led to supply shortages and higher costs.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating this by integrating automation and IT solutions into design and manufacturing processes.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
The company monitors financial positions to ensure obligations to creditors and suppliers are met; current ratio is healthy at 9.31.