DIC India share news and announcements
NSE: DICINDBSE: 500089Chemicals & PetrochemicalsSmall Cap
Formerly Coates of India
Last close ₹523.90down ₹35.75 (6.39%)BSE ₹522.00
Share price at the NSE close on 23 Oct 2026. Previous close ₹559.65.
52-week range of traded prices to 23 Oct 2026
₹450.50Low, 19 Jan 2026₹675.00High, 24 Sep 2026
- Market capMarket capitalisation. Share price times the number of shares: what the whole company is worth at the day's price. The rank is by average market value over the six months to Jun 2026, among listed companies.
- ₹481 Cr1,870th largest listed
- P/EPrice to earnings, trailing. Market cap divided by the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, after the share of the other owners of its subsidiaries: what investors pay for each rupee of a year's profit. The filing of 12 Aug 2026
- 16.6
- P/BPrice to book. Market cap divided by the net worth that belongs to the company's own shareholders, its assets less everything it owes and less the other owners' share of its subsidiaries, on its latest balance sheet. The filing of 12 Aug 2026
- 1.1
- Dividend yieldDividend yield. Dividends paid per share in the twelve months to the day, as a percentage of the day's share price.
- 0.57%
- ROEReturn on equity. Profit over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, as a percentage of their net worth, the money they have in the business. Net worth is the average of the latest balance sheet and the one a year before it. The filing of 12 Aug 2026
- 6.7%
- ROCEReturn on capital employed. Operating profit after depreciation (revenue less operating expenses and depreciation, without other income and one-off items) as a percentage of all the money the business runs on: the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included, plus borrowings. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. The profit is over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly); net worth and borrowings are on the latest balance sheet. The filing of 12 Aug 2026
- 8.1%
- Debt to equityDebt to equity. Borrowings divided by the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included: rupees borrowed for each rupee of equity in the business. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. From the balance sheet at the end of Jun 2026. The filing of 12 Aug 2026
- 0.00
- Volume, NSEVolume. Shares traded on the last trading day; delivery is the part buyers kept rather than sold again the same day.
- 1,98965.4% delivered
DIC India share news and announcements
600 announcements, routine notices left out, newest first. Page 12 of 12.
Apr 2009
6 Apr · Disclosure
Promoter M/s. DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., Singapore holding 6,586,077 shares comprising of 71.75% of the outstanding paid up capital of the Company has not pledged any of its shares pursuant to Regulation 8A (4) of the Securities And Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations 1997. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements) For more details click here.
Feb 2009
19 Feb · Board meeting
Meeting on 26 Apr 2009: “Unaudited Financial Results for the qtr ended March 31, 2009”11 Feb · Utilisation of Funds
Vide notes to Accounts in the Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2008 (taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 10, 2009) regarding the position of funds raised through Rights Issue including Securities Premium and utilisation thereof as on December 31, 2008. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.10 Feb · Meeting
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 10, 2009 approved the following : (1) The Board has recommended the payment of dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2008 at the rate of Rs. 3.50 per share (2007 - Rs. 3.50 per share); (2)The Annual General Meeting of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2008 will be held on May 12, 2009. The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books will remain closed from May 01, 2009 to May 12, 2009, both days inclusive; (3) Prof. Ranjan Das, Independent Director, has resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company on personal grounds. His resignation is effective from February 10, 2009.
Jan 2009
14 Jan · Board meeting
To inter alia, consider and to take on record the audited full year accounts for the year ended December 31, 2008 and declaration of final dividend, if any.
Dec 2008
1 Dec · Results
Company will publish the Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2008 within a period of 3 months from the end of the last quarter of the financial year.
Oct 2008
30 Oct · Management
Vide its letter dated October 30, 2008 that Mr. P.L. Agarwal has been inducted/ appointed as an independent and Additional Director on the Board of the Company with immediate effect to hold office till the date on next Annual General Meeting.
Sep 2008
25 Sep · Updates
Company on September 25, 2008 has commisioned the Liquid Ink Mother Plant (LIMP) at Noida. This was one of the purposes for which the Copany had recently come out with a rights issue of Rs. 5164.15 lacs. The objective of setting up the LI Mother Plant is to install seamless and automated state of production facility. This would facilitate significant reduction in handling costs and wastages, thereby improving cost and work efficiency. Moreover, the Company would also benefit from other advantages related to bulk production viz. consistency in quality, lower logistics costs and increase in productivity. The project has been executed on the existing land of the Company at C-55 A & B, Phase-II, Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida - 201305, UP.4 Sep · Board meeting
Inter alia, consider and take on record the unaudited quarterly results for the 3rd quarter ended September 30, 2008.4 Sep · Board meeting
Inter alia, consider adoption of Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2008 for Tax Audit purpose/filing of Income Tax return.
Jul 2008
30 Jul · Management
Mr. Rasendu Bhusan Putatunda, Independent Director, has resigned from the Board of the Company after holding Directorship for a period of 8 years. His resignation takes place w.e.f. closing hours of July 30, 2008.2 Jul · Meeting
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company held on June 12, 2008 along with the notice . The copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Jun 2008
20 Jun · Board meeting
To, inter alia, consider and take on record the unaudited quarterly results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.17 Jun · Meeting
Outcome of Annual General Meeting held on June 12, 2008. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Apr 2008
25 Apr · Utilisation of Funds
Vide notes to Accounts in the unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 25, 2008) regarding the position of funds raised through Rights Issue including Securities Premium and utilisation thereof as on March 31, 2008. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.3 Apr · Board meeting
To consider, inter alia, adoption of unaudited quarterly results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Mar 2008
31 Mar · Meeting
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 28, 2008, approved the following: 1) The Board has recommended the payment of dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2007 at the rate of Rs.3.50 per share (2006 - Rs.3.50 per share) on the expanded capital of 9178977 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. 2) The Annual General Meeting of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2007 will be held on June 12, 2008. The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books will remain closed from June 03, 2008 to June 12, 2008,both days inclusive. 3) The Board in its meeting held on March 28, 2008 decided to terminate the current appointment of Dr. P K Dutt as the Chairman & Managing Director of the Company with effect from March 31, 2008 and re-appoint him for a further period of 3 years commencing from April 01, 2008 till March 31, 2011 on revised terms and conditions as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, subject to the approval of the members of the Company.17 Mar · Business
Hon'ble High Court, Calcutta has sanctioned the Scheme of amalgamation of Rohit (Printing Ink & Paints) Industries (P) Ltd with the Company with effect from April 01, 2007. The Company has further informed the Exchange that Rohit (Printing Inks & Paints) Industries Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of DIC India Ltd. Rohit (Printing Inks & Paints) Industries Private Limited has ceased to do business. In view of the same and for better synergies, the Board of DIC India Ltd. decided it desirable and expedient to merge the Company with itself effective April 01, 2007 for which purpose the Court convened Meeting had been held on June 29, 2007 whereby the members had approved the merger of the Company.
Feb 2008
22 Feb · Board meeting
To inter alia, consider and to take on record the audited full year accounts for the year ended December 31, 2007 and declaration of final dividend, if any.
Jan 2008
21 Jan · Miscellaneous
Dic India Limited had informed the Exchange regarding Issue of 2,295,179 fully paid equity shares with face value of Rs.10/- each at a premium of Rs.215 per equity share for an amount aggregating Rs.5164.15 Lac on rights basis to the existing shareholders of DIC India Limited (the "Company") in the ratio of 1 fully paid equity share for every 3 fully paid up equity shares held by the existing shareholders on the record date i.e. October 26, 2007 ("Issue"). The issue opened for subscription on November 20, 2007 closed on December 19, 2007. The Company has now submitted to the Exchange a copy of the "Basis of Allotment" advertisement which appeared on January 17, 2008. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.2 Jan · Results
Company will publish the Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2007 within the prescribed period of three months.
Dec 2007
24 Dec · Board meeting
To, inter alia, discuss the basis and allotment of shares and related activities.20 Dec · Corporate action
SBI Capital Markets Ltd had informed the Exchange regarding Issue of 2,295,179 fully paid equity shares with face value of Rs.10/- each at a premium of Rs.215 per equity share for an amount aggregating Rs.5164.15 Lac on rights basis to the existing shareholders of DIC India Limited (the "Company") in the ratio of 1 fully paid equity share for every 3 fully paid up equity shares held by the existing shareholders on the record date i.e. October 26, 2007 ("Issue"). The issue opened for subscription on November 20, 2007. SBI Capital Markets Ltd has now informed the Exchange vide its letter dated December 19, 2007 that: "The issue is closing today i.e. December 19, 2007". Further, the Company has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the issue closure advertisement as published in the newspapers. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.19 Dec · Corporate action
The ongoing Rights Issue of the Company whereby the eligible shareholders are entitled to apply for one (1) equity share of Rs.10/- each on rights basis for every three (3) fully paid equity shares of Rs.10/- each at Rs.225/- (including a premium of Rs.215/- per share) will close on Wednesday, 19th December 2007
Nov 2007
15 Nov · Notice
Proposed issue of 2,295,179 equity shares of Rs.10/- each for cash at premium of Rs.215/- per share (i.e. at a price of Rs.225/- per share) aggregating Rs.5164.15 lacs on a rights basis by DIC India Limited (the "Company/ "DIC") in the ratio of one fully paid up equity share for every three fully paid up equity shares (1:3) held as on the record date i.e. October 26, 2007. The issue is slated to open on November 20, 2007. Further, SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the "notice to the shareholders" published in the newspaper on November 13, 2007. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Oct 2007
29 Oct · Management
1) Mr. Biswajit Choudhuri has been appointed as an Independent and Additional Director in the Board of the Company with immediate effect to hold office till the date of forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Mr. Biswajit Choudhuri is the Ex-Chairman & Managing Director of United Bank of India. 2) Mr. Arun Das Chatterjee has been appointed as Executive and Additional Director in the Board of the Company with immediate effect. Prior to his appointment in the Board, Mr. Chatterjee was the Chief operating Officer (Graphic Arts) and has been associated with the Company for the last 28 years. 3) Mr. Samir Bhaumik has been appointed as Executive and Additional Director in the Board of the Company with immediate effect. Prior to his appointment in the Board, Mr. Bhaumik was the Chief operating Officer (News Ink) and has been associated with the Company for the last 10 years15 Oct · Management
The Company held today i.e. October 15, 2007, Mr. Hisato Tanemura, Director has tendered his resignation from the Board of Company11 Oct · Corporate action
Right Issue Committe in their meeting held on October 10, 2007, has decided that the price at which the rights shares will be issued has been fixed at Rs.225/- (including a premium of Rs.215/- per share). Accordingly October 26, 2007 has been fixed as a Record Date for reckoning the eligible shareholders who are entitled to apply for one (1) equity share of Rs.10/- each on rights basis for every three (3) fully paid equity shares of Rs.10/- each.3 Oct · Board meeting
Meeting of the Rights Issue Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has been convened to be held on October 10, 2007, to, inter alia, determine the issue price and for fixation of record date.
Aug 2007
10 Aug · Limited Review Report
Auditors have conducted the Limited Review of the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended on June 30, 2007. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website(http://www.nseindia.com) under Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.7 Aug · Board meeting
To, inter alia, consider and take on record the unaudited quarterly results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Jul 2007
27 Jul · Management
Appointment of Directors and reconstitution of (1) Shareholders' / Investors Grievance Committee and (2) Remuneration Committee. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.6 Jul · Board meeting
To, inter alia, consider and take on record the unaudited quarterly results for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Jun 2007
8 Jun · Notice of Meeting
By an order made on the May 16, 2007, the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta has directed that a meeting of the Equity Shareholders of DIC India Limited, being the Applicant Company No.2 (hereinafter referred to as "the Transferee Company") to be held on June 29, 2007 for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, approving, with or without modification, the proposed Scheme of Amalgamation of Rohit (Printing Inks & Paints) Industries Private Limited, being the Applicant Company No.1 (hereinafter referred to as "the Transferor Company") with the Transferee Company. A copy of the notice of the meeting shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.4 Jun · Limited Review Report
Auditors have conducted the Limited Review of the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended on March 31, 2007. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website(http://www.nseindia.com) under Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).. For more details click here.4 Jun · Management
At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held today i.e. 29th May, 2007, the Board, subsequent to the demise of Mr. J N Sapru, ex-Chairman and pursuant to Article 86 and 126 of the Articles of Association, has appointed Dr. P K Dutt, Managing Director to take on the resposibility of Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Company.
May 2007
22 May · Board meeting
Company had informed the Exchange regarding the demise of its Chairman, Mr J N Sapru. The company has now informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company has been convened to be held on May 29, 2007 to consider, inter alia, appointment of Chairman of the Company.10 May · Demise
Mr. Jagdish Narain Sapru, Chairman of the Company has passed away yesterday i.e. on 8.5.2007 at about 10.30 p.m. He was about 74 years old. He joined in the Board of our Company on 17.1.1992 and was with the Organization for about 14 years4 May · Change in Designation
Timir Baran Chatterjee, (previously designated as the Sr. Vice President & Company Secretary) has been promoted to Sr. Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Legal) & Company Secretary of the Company
Apr 2007
19 Apr · Board meeting
To consider, inter alia, adoption of unaudited quarterly results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.18 Apr · Board meeting
Board of Directors in its meeting held on April 18, 2007 has approved the following: (1) Increase of Authorized Capital:- The Board has approved the increase of Authorized Capital of the Company from the existing limit of Rs.70,000,000/- (divided into 7,000,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each) to Rs.150,000,000/- (divided into 15,000,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each). The Capital Clause in the Memorandum of Association and the relevant clause in the Articles of Association will be altered accordingly, for which the consent of the shareholders will be taken in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on May 29, 2007. (2) Resignation of Director:- Mr. M.Saito has tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors. His resignation will take effect from April 18, 2007. (3) Appointment of Director:- Mr. Mitsunobu Miyasaka, has been inducted as Additional Director in the Board of Director to hold office till date of forthcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on May 29, 2007. He is the Regional Managing Director of the holding Company, DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., Singapore.18 Apr · Corporate action
Subject to the approval of members of the Company, the Board has approved issue and allot up to or as near thereto 22,95,179 equity shares of the Company as rights shares in the ratio of 1:3 (one rights share for every three shares held) within the price band of Rs.210 - Rs.230 per share (including premium of Rs.200-220 per share), to the shareholder whose names appear on the Register of Members or on the list of Depositories as beneficial owners as at the end of business hours on record date as may hereafter be fixed by the Board for the right issue11 Apr · Board meeting
To consider, amongst other things, capital raising plan, increase of authorized capital, issue of rights shares and consequential matters arising thereof. Further the Company has informed the Exchange that Board will also consider the following : (1) Resignation of Mr. M. Saito from the Board of Directors and (2) Appointment of Mr. Mitsunobu Miyasaka as an Additional Director in the Board.
Mar 2007
28 Mar · Meeting
Final dividend of Rs. 3.50 (35%) per share as recommended by the Board would be paid subject to the approval of the shareholders in the forthcoming Annual General meeting to be held on 29th May 2007. Futher the Company has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from May 16, 2007 to May 29, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend.28 Mar · Management
Mr. B S Kampani, Wholetime Director of the Company has tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors due to personal reason. His resignation will take effect from 2nd April, 2007
Feb 2007
23 Feb · Board meeting
The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company which had been re-scheduled to be held on 30th March, 2007 to consider and take on record the audited full year accounts for the year ended 31st December, 2006 and declaration of final dividend, if any, has been preponed and will now be held on Wednesday, 28th March, 2007 at the registered office of the Company20 Feb · Board meeting
The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company which was scheduled to be held on 6th March, 2007 to consider and take on record the audited full year accounts for the year ended 31st December, 2006 and declaration of final dividend, if any, has been rescheduled. The rescheduled Board Meeting, to discuss the aforesaid items, will now be held on Friday, 30th March, 2007 at the registered office of the CompanyNot held on this date
6 Feb · Business
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 6th February 2007 has given approval to the merger of Rohit (Printing Inks & Paints) Industries Private Limited with itself, subject to necessary approval as laid down in the Companies Act, 1956 and other applicable laws and regulations. It may be noted Rohit (Printing Inks & Paints) Industries Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of DIC India Ltd. The Company has ceased to do business. In view of the same and for better synergies, the Board decided it desirable and expedient to merge the Company with itself effective 1st April, 2007.
Jan 2007
23 Jan · Board meeting
Agenda of the Meeting, inter alia, includes - i) Consideration and approval of the Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2006, and ii) Recommendation of Dividend.4 Jan · Board meeting
Agenda, inter alia, includes consideration of amalgamation of Rohit (Printing, Inks and Paints) Industries Private Limited, a 100% subsidiary of DIC India Limited, with the Company.