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{{Short description|Indian company that manufactures ceramic tiles and allied products}}
'''Somany Ceramics''' is an Indian company that manufactures [[ceramic tiles]] and allied products.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-03-12 |title=SOMANY Ceramics launches SOMANY MAX Glazed Vitrified Tiles Collection |url=https://www.apnnews.com/somany-ceramics-launches-somany-max-glazed-vitrified-tiles-collection/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=APN News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Somany Ceramics eyes pan India expansion of sanitaryware biz |url=http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/allied-industries/somany-ceramics-eyes-pan-india-expansion-of-sanitaryware-biz/58513480 |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=ET RealEstate ETRealty.com}}</ref>

== History ==
The company was founded in 1968 as Somany Pilkington's Ltd (SPL) by Shri H L Somany and later renamed to Somany Ceramics in 1971 after the family purchased PTP's stake in SPL.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Company Overview |url=https://www.somanyceramics.com/about-us|access-date=2024-07-27 |website=somanyceramics.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-11 |title=Buy Somany Ceramics, target price Rs 850: JM Financial |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/recos/buy-somany-ceramics-target-price-rs-850-jm-financial/articleshow/99398979.cms |access-date=2024-07-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rating Rationale |url=https://www.crisil.com/mnt/winshare/Ratings/RatingList/RatingDocs/SomanyCeramicsLimited_December%2022,%202023_RR_334098.html#:~:text=SCL%20was%20incorporated%20in%201968,changed%20to%20the%20current%20one. |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=crisil.com}}</ref> Its first production unit was set up in Kassar, [[Haryana]] and commenced production in 1971.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-01-21 |title=Somany Ceramics augments captive power generation capacity at its Kassar plant |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/somany-ceramics-augments-captive-power-generation-capacity-at-its-kassar-plant-109111200120_1.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Somany Ceramics Summary: Latest Updates and Details |url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/company/somany-ceramics-ltd/summary |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=India Infoline}}</ref> In 1981, the company established its second plant in [[Kadi, Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-10-10 |title=Somany Ceramics to invest Rs 70 cr on capex |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/somany-ceramics-to-invest-rs-70-cr-on-capex/article23052927.ece |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=BusinessLine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-01-21 |title=Somany Ceramics annual profit jumps by 134% |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/somany-ceramics-annual-profit-jumps-by-134-110051700090_1.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Business Standard}}</ref> In 1995, Somany Ceramics was listed on the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Somany Ceramics Share Price Today: Live NSE/BSE Somany Ceramics Stock Price, Performance, Financials, Returns, Share Holdings |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/market/somany-ceramics-ltd-share-price/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=The Financial Express}}</ref>

In 2019, the company announced bollywood actor [[Salman Khan]] as its brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title=SOMANY extends its association with Salman Khan for another 2 years |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/somany-extends-its-association-with-salman-khan-for-another-2-years |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=afaqs! |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Somany ceramics launches new TVC campaign with brand ambassador Salman Khan |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/somany-ceramics-launches-new-tvc-campaign-with-brand-ambassador-salman-khan/70857912 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=ETBrandEquity.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, the company forayed into water heater segment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Somany Ceramics forays into water heater segment |url=https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/operations/bathroom-design/somany-ceramics-forays-into-water-heater-segment/74476639 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=ETHospitalityWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> In February 2023, Somany Ceramics collaborated with Murarka Group to setup a manufacturing facility in [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-23 |title=Somany Ceramics gains on joint venture for tile-making facility in Nepal |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/somany-ceramics-gains-on-joint-venture-for-tile-making-facility-in-nepal-11241061.html |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Money Control}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Somany Ceramics to invest Rs 62.5 crore to set up manufacturing facility in Nepal |url=https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/allied-industries/somany-ceramics-to-invest-rs-62-5-crore-to-set-up-manufacturing-facility-in-nepal/97737358 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=ETRealty.com |language=en}}</ref> The current CEO of the company is Abhishek Somany.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Abhishek |date=2023-06-16 |title=Somany Ceramics capacity addition on track across 11 plants |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/somany-ceramics-capacity-addition-on-track-across-11-plants/article66975685.ece |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref> Currently, the company has a manufacturing capacity of 75 million sq-mtr annually and exports to over 80 countries across 6 continents.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-16 |title=Somany Ceramics expands presence with Grande Store launch in Hissar |work=Construction Week India |url=https://www.constructionweekonline.in/business/somany-ceramics-expands-presence-with-grande-store-launch-in-hissar#:~:text=With%20a%20manufacturing%20capacity%20of,and%20sub-dealers%20across%20India. |access-date=2024-09-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Research and development ==
In 1996, the company was recognized by the [[Government of India]] for its [[research and development]] department.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-07-09 |title=Somany?s tile variant gets first patent |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/somanys-tile-variant-gets-first-patent/486824/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=The Financial Express}}</ref> In 1998, it became the first tile company to receive ISO 9002 certification before receiving ISO 14001 certification in 1999 for environment-friendly facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-16 |title=Anti-bacterial tiles from Somany |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2011/Jan/01/anti-bacterial-tiles-from-somany-215571.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-26 |title=Somany Design Studio Drives into Lucknow to Showcase the Best of the Tiles and Sanitaryware from the Brand |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/wire-news/somany-design-studio-drives-into-lucknow-to-showcasebestthe-tilessanitaryware-frombrand-953703.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Money Control}}</ref>

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