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{{Short description|Indian Stationery brand}}{{DISPLAYTITLE:DOMS (company)}}
{{Short description|Indian stationery brand}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = DOMS Industries Limited
| name = DOMS Industries Limited
| logo = Doms Stationary logo with slogan.png
| trading_name = DOMS
| trading_name = DOMS
| type = Private
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{ubl|{{NSE|DOMS}}|{{BSE|544045}}}}
| industry = [[Stationery]]
| industry = [[Stationery]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2005|df=yes}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|1976|df=yes}}
| founder = Rasiklal Raveshia, Mansukhlal Rajani
| founders = {{ubl|Rasiklal Raveshia|Mansukhlal Rajani}}
| hq_location_city = [[Gujarat]]
| hq_location_city = [[Gujarat]]
| hq_location_country = [[India]]
| hq_location_country = Hiranandani Link Road, Vikhroli (W), Mumbai – 400079, Maharashtra, India.
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|Gianmatteo Terruzzi (Chairman)|Santosh Raveshia (Managing Director)}}
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|Gianmatteo Terruzzi (Chairman)|Santosh Raveshia (Managing Director)}}
| products = {{Flatlist|
| products = {{Unbulleted list|[[Pencils]]|[[Crayons]]|[[Colour pencils]]|[[Marker pens]]|[[Erasers]]}}
* [[Pencil|Pencils & Accessories]]
| brands = C3 Pencils
* [[Drawing]] & [[Coloring book|Colouring]]
| revenue = {{up}} {{INRconvert|1212|c}} (FY23)<ref name="reuters"/>
* [[Crafts]] & [[Handicraft|Hobbyist]]
| profit = {{up}} {{INRconvert|95|c}} (FY23)<ref name="reuters"/>
* [[Fine art]]
| owner = [[F.I.L.A. (company)|FILA Group]] (31%)<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/italian-co-fila-to-sell-800cr-share-in-doms/articleshow/105825158.cms | title=Italian co FILA to sell 800cr share in DOMS | newspaper=The Times of India | date=8 December 2023 }}</ref>
* [[Marker pen|Markers]] & [[Highlighter]]s
* [[Mathematical instrument|Mathematical Drawing Instruments]]
* [[Stationery|Paper Stationery]]
* [[Pen]]s & [[Writing implement|Writing Instruments]]
* [[Gift|Gifting]]
}}
| brands = '''Domestic'''
{{Unbulleted list
|C3
|Amariz
|FixyFix}}
'''International'''
{{Unbulleted list
|DAS|tratto
|PONGO
|MaI
|MeRI
|Lyra Germany
|GIOTTO
|DALER ROWNEY
|CANSON
}}
| owner = [[F.I.L.A. (company)|FILA Group]] (51%)
| website = {{URL|domsindia.com}}
| website = {{URL|domsindia.com}}
}}
}}


'''DOMS Industries Limited (DIL)''' (stylized as '''DOMS''') is an Indian stationery and art materials [[manufacturing company]], headquartered in [[Valsad]], Gujarat. It is one of the largest stationery manufacturers in India, with a wide range of products including wooden pencils, color and polymer pencils, mathematical and drawing instruments, wax crayons and oil pastels, stationery kits and combos, office supplies, hobby and craft supplies, and fine art products. It  works under a multinational Italian company [[Fila Group]]. Doms is engage in making of pencils, fine art products.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Pallavi Chakravorty |date=21 October 2022 |title=How DOMS Emerged As The Biggest Disrupter In India's Stationery Market? |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/business/how-doms-emerged-as-the-biggest-disrupter-in-india-s-stationery-market--news-231480 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)]]}}</ref>
'''DOMS Industries Limited (DIL)''' (stylized as '''DOMS''') is an Indian [[stationery]] and art materials manufacturing company, headquartered in [[Valsad]], [[Gujarat]]. It  works in a collaboration with multinational Italian company [[Fila Group]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Pallavi Chakravorty |date=21 October 2022 |title=How DOMS Emerged As The Biggest Disrupter In India's Stationery Market? |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/business/how-doms-emerged-as-the-biggest-disrupter-in-india-s-stationery-market--news-231480 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-26 |title=Pencil Maker Doms Eyes $300 Million IPO Filing in June, Sources Say |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-26/pencil-maker-doms-eyes-300-million-ipo-filing-in-june-sources-say |access-date=2023-09-26}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
DOMS was founded in 1976 as a partnership firm, R.R. Industries, by Rasiklal Amritlal Raveshia and Mansukhlal Jamnadas Rajani. In 2005, the company launched its flagship brand, DOMS, and has since taken large strides in revolutionizing the Indian [[stationery]] and [[Art materials|art materials industry]].<ref name=":0" />
DOMS was founded in 1976 as a partnership firm, R.R. Industries, by Rasiklal Amritlal Raveshia and Mansukhlal Jamnadas Rajani. The company was later named as "Writefine Products Pvt. Ltd.", before being changed to "DOMS Industries". In 2005, the company launched its flagship brand, DOMS.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=How DOMS scripted a winning strategy |url=https://businessindia.co/magazine/how-doms-scripted-a-winning-strategy |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=businessindia.co |date=5 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
DOMS originally stood for "'''D'''ynamic '''O'''rganization '''M'''anufacturing '''S'''tationery".


In 2012, DOMS entered into a strategic partnership with [[F.I.L.A. (company)|F.I.L.A. – Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini]] S.p.A (F.I.L.A.), Italy, a listed Italian multinational company engaged in the supply of various art materials and stationery products, with a global presence. This partnership has enabled DOMS to gain access to international markets for distribution of its products, and to augment its R&D and technological capabilities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-31 |title=Italy's FILA exploring options to support Indian unit Doms |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/italys-fila-exploring-options-support-indian-unit-doms-2023-05-31/ |access-date=2023-09-26}}</ref>  
In 2012, DOMS entered into a strategic partnership with [[F.I.L.A. (company)|F.I.L.A. – Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini]] S.p.A (F.I.L.A.), Italy, a listed Italian multinational company engaged in the supply of art materials and stationery products.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-31 |title=Italy's FILA exploring options to support Indian unit Doms |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/italys-fila-exploring-options-support-indian-unit-doms-2023-05-31/ |access-date=2023-09-26}}</ref>


In 2017, Famous Innovations was awarded to  be responsible for developing and executing creative campaigns for DIL's entire stationery portfolio, including pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, and other products. The account was awarded to Famous Innovations following a multi-agency pitch. The agency was selected for its creativity, innovative thinking, and strong understanding of the Indian stationery market.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETBrandEquity.com |title=Famous Innovations bags Doms' creative account - ET BrandEquity |url=http://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/famous-innovations-wins-creative-account-for-brand-doms/60789638 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ETBrandEquity.com |language=en}}</ref>
DOMS also acquired 30% stake in toy company ClapJoy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Philip |first=Lijee |date=2019-01-29 |title=An inside view of India's pencil business and the four families that control it |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/miscellaneous/pencil-makers-are-optimistic-not-threatened-by-industry-inventions/articleshow/67731030.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-26 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETRetail.com |title=Stationery products maker DOMS acquires 30% equity stake in toy manufacturing startup ClapJoy - ET Retail |url=https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/books-and-stationery/stationery/stationery-products-maker-doms-acquires-30-equity-stake-in-toy-manufacturing-startup-clapjoy/98438547 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ETRetail.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tandon |first=Suneera |date=2023-03-03 |title=Doms acquires 30% stake in toy company ClapJoy |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/doms-acquires-30-stake-in-toy-company-clapjoy-11677863913976.html |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>


In 2021, DOMS acquired Kokuyo Camlin Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of pens, pencils, and other stationery products. This acquisition made DOMS the largest stationery manufacturer in India. In 2022, DOMS acquired [[ITC Limited|ITC Stationery]], a leading Indian manufacturer of school notebooks and other paper products. This acquisition strengthened DOMS's position in the school stationery market. In 2023, DOMS acquired Reynolds Pen Company, a leading Indian manufacturer of pens and other writing instruments. This acquisition expanded DOMS's product portfolio and gave it access to Reynolds' strong brand name. Doms also acquired 30% stake in toy company ClapJoy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Philip |first=Lijee |date=2019-01-29 |title=An inside view of India's pencil business and the four families that control it |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/miscellaneous/pencil-makers-are-optimistic-not-threatened-by-industry-inventions/articleshow/67731030.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-26 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETRetail.com |title=Stationery products maker DOMS acquires 30% equity stake in toy manufacturing startup ClapJoy - ET Retail |url=https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/books-and-stationery/stationery/stationery-products-maker-doms-acquires-30-equity-stake-in-toy-manufacturing-startup-clapjoy/98438547 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ETRetail.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tandon |first=Suneera |date=2023-03-03 |title=Doms acquires 30% stake in toy company ClapJoy |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/doms-acquires-30-stake-in-toy-company-clapjoy-11677863913976.html |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, DOMS launched its [[initial public offering]] (IPO) worth {{INRConvert|1200|c|lk=on}} and listed on [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]] and [[National Stock Exchange of India|NSE]].<ref>{{cite news |title=DOMS IPO price band fixed at ₹750-790 a share |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/doms-ipo-price-band-fixed-at-750-790-a-share/article67614154.ece |access-date=26 December 2023 |work=BusinessLine |date=7 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=DOMS Industries, the fourth-most subscribed Indian IPO of 2023 lists at a 77% premium |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/doms-ipo-share-listing-today-know-gmp-proceeds-capex-outlook-subscription-18606661.htm |access-date=26 December 2023 |work=CNBCTV18 |date=20 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="reuters">{{Cite news |date=2023-08-22 |title=Indian stationery maker Doms files draft papers for $145 mln IPO |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/indian-stationery-maker-doms-files-draft-papers-145-mln-ipo-2023-08-22/ |access-date=2023-09-26}}</ref>
 
In June 2023, DIL filed for an [[initial public offering]] (IPO) with the [[Securities and Exchange Board of India]] (SEBI). The company plans to raise {{INRConvert|1200|c|lk=on}} through the IPO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=2023-08-22 |title=Pencil maker DOMS files DRHP with SEBI to raise ₹1,200 crore via IPO |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/pencil-maker-doms-files-drhp-with-sebi-to-raise-rs-1-200-crore-via-ipo-11692720493079.html |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-08-23 |title=Pencil maker DOMS Industries files Rs 1,200-crore IPO papers with SEBI |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/pencil-maker-doms-industries-files-rs-1200-crore-ipo-papers-with-sebi/article67225907.ece |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-26 |title=Pencil Maker Doms Eyes $300 Million IPO Filing in June, Sources Say |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-26/pencil-maker-doms-eyes-300-million-ipo-filing-in-june-sources-say |access-date=2023-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-22 |title=Indian stationery maker Doms files draft papers for $145 mln IPO |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/indian-stationery-maker-doms-files-draft-papers-145-mln-ipo-2023-08-22/ |access-date=2023-09-26}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Classmate (stationery)|Classmate]]
* [[Classmate (stationery)|Classmate]]
* [[Stationery]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://domsindia.com/}}
* {{Official website|https://domsindia.com/}}


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Latest revision as of 12:41, 18 January 2026


DOMS Industries Limited
DOMS
Traded as
IndustryStationery
Founded1976; 50 years ago (1976)
Founder(s)s
  • Rasiklal Raveshia
  • Mansukhlal Rajani
Headquarters
Gujarat
,
Hiranandani Link Road, Vikhroli (W), Mumbai – 400079, Maharashtra, India.
Key people
  • Gianmatteo Terruzzi (Chairman)
  • Santosh Raveshia (Managing Director)
Products
BrandsC3 Pencils
RevenueIncrease ₹1,212 crore (US$170 million) (FY23)[1]
Increase ₹95 crore (US$13 million) (FY23)[1]
OwnerFILA Group (31%)[2]
Websitedomsindia.com

DOMS Industries Limited (DIL) (stylized as DOMS) is an Indian stationery and art materials manufacturing company, headquartered in Valsad, Gujarat. It works in a collaboration with multinational Italian company Fila Group.[3][4]

History[edit | edit source]

DOMS was founded in 1976 as a partnership firm, R.R. Industries, by Rasiklal Amritlal Raveshia and Mansukhlal Jamnadas Rajani. The company was later named as "Writefine Products Pvt. Ltd.", before being changed to "DOMS Industries". In 2005, the company launched its flagship brand, DOMS.[3][5] DOMS originally stood for "Dynamic Organization Manufacturing Stationery".

In 2012, DOMS entered into a strategic partnership with F.I.L.A. – Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A (F.I.L.A.), Italy, a listed Italian multinational company engaged in the supply of art materials and stationery products.[6]

DOMS also acquired 30% stake in toy company ClapJoy.[7][8][9]

In 2023, DOMS launched its initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹1,200 crore (US$170 million) and listed on BSE and NSE.[10][11][1]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Indian stationery maker Doms files draft papers for $145 mln IPO". Reuters. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  2. ↑ "Italian co FILA to sell 800cr share in DOMS". The Times of India. 8 December 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pallavi Chakravorty (21 October 2022). "How DOMS Emerged As The Biggest Disrupter In India's Stationery Market?". Outlook (Indian magazine).
  4. ↑ "Pencil Maker Doms Eyes $300 Million IPO Filing in June, Sources Say". Bloomberg.com. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  5. ↑ "How DOMS scripted a winning strategy". businessindia.co. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  6. ↑ "Italy's FILA exploring options to support Indian unit Doms". Reuters. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  7. ↑ Philip, Lijee (2019-01-29). "An inside view of India's pencil business and the four families that control it". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  8. ↑ www.ETRetail.com. "Stationery products maker DOMS acquires 30% equity stake in toy manufacturing startup ClapJoy - ET Retail". ETRetail.com. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  9. ↑ Tandon, Suneera (2023-03-03). "Doms acquires 30% stake in toy company ClapJoy". mint. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  10. ↑ "DOMS IPO price band fixed at ₹750-790 a share". BusinessLine. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "DOMS Industries, the fourth-most subscribed Indian IPO of 2023 lists at a 77% premium". CNBCTV18. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.

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