Orient Bell
Indian tile manufacturer
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Orient Bell Limited (NSE: ORIENTBELL) is an Indian manufacturer of vitrified and ceramic tiles,[4] with its registered office in New Delhi.[5] Established on 18 May 1977, the company operates three manufacturing facilities in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Dora, Gujarat, with an annual production capacity of approximately 42.4 million square meters.[6][7] It is publicly traded on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.[8]
History
Orient Bell Limited was originally incorporated on 18 May 1977, as Orient Ceramics and Industries.[7] Initially, the company manufactured glazed tiles at its facility in Uttar Pradesh.[9]
In December 2010, Orient Ceramics acquired Bell Ceramics through a stock swap arrangement.[10] Following the acquisition, the merged entity was renamed Orient Bell Limited, and shareholding arrangements were managed through the Orient Bell Trust.[11] In May 2017, the stake held in the trust was sold, with proceeds allocated toward expanding manufacturing capacity and other operational activities.[7][12]
Operations
Orient Bell operates manufacturing plants in Sikandrabad (Uttar Pradesh), Hoskote (Karnataka), and Dora (Gujarat), producing vitrified and ceramic tiles. The total production capacity, including outputs from third-party joint ventures, is around 42.4 MSM per year.[6][12] The company's product range includes vitrified, digital, ceramic tiles marketed under the brand Orientbell tiles. The products are distributed throughout India via a network of authorized channel partners and retailers.[13]