YEAR EVENTS 1977 - The Company was Incorporated as a public limited company on 18th May, for manufacture of glazed wall tiles with an installed capacity of 5000 TPA at Sikandrabad, Dist. Bulandshahr U.P. - The Company was promoted by C.K. Kejriwal in collaboration with Agrob Anlagenbau GmbH (Agrob). - The Company's object is to manufacture glazed white, coloured and decorative ceramic wall tiles. 1981 - The Company became a subsidiary of Somany Pilkington's Ltd. When the latter took over the company under a rehabilitation package from IFCI. 1987 - The Company undertook an expansion programme to increase the capacity by an additional 10,000 TPA. 1991 - For a number of technical modifications carried out at various stages and the problem due to the non-release of required power load, the overall production could have been still higher. 1992 - In order to modernise the plant facilities a gas pipeline was connected to facilitate conversion from oil firing to natural gas firing in 1993. 1994 - The press shop was modernised by replacing the mechanical tile presses with automatic hydraulic presses. To make use to biscuit tiles, an in-house designed fuel efficient continuous furnace was constructed. - The Company undertook to set up a new manufacturing facility of 25,000 tpa adjacent to the existing site. A technical agreement with Sacmi Impianti S.p.a Italy was signed and an order for import of plant and equipment placed. 1995 - The Company is emerging as a leading player in the Ceramic Tile Industry. - The Company has installed further capacity generation of 1560 KVA. The factory can be fully operational on its captive load. - The company has installed and proposes to instal energy efficient machines and equipments for use in the manufacturing activities. 1996 - The production was disrupted due to nil supply of natural gas for a period of 23 days during January 1997. A shutdown for maintenance work was also carried out. - The installed capacity was increased to 52,000 tpa. A new generating set was hired and installed as back up and the expansion capacity was implemented. - During August-September, the Company issued 7,20,000 - 16% redeemable non-convertible debentures of Rs.100 each in the ratio of 4 debenturs : 5 equity shares held along with 2 detachable warrants on Rights basis. - Each warrant entitles the holder to apply for one equity share at a prem. of Rs.10 per share. The right is exercisable between 6 to 36 months from the date of allotment of debentures, failing which the warrants would lapse. The debentures would be redeemed at par in the three equal instalments, at the end of 6th 7th and 8th year respectively from date of allotment of debentures. - Till date 14,18,520 No. of equity shares were allotted on exercise of warrants. - 7 No. of equity shares subscribed for by signatories to the Memorandum of Association. 3,49,993 No. of equity shares allotted to promoters, directors, relatives and associated Companies. 90,000 shares allotted to PICOP. During 18th May, 1977, the Company issued through a prospectus 4,60,000 No. of equity shares of Rs.10 each to the public. 1997 - The authorities have informed of another forthcoming shut down of natural gas supply during October/November, 1997 for a period of 26 days. - The funds raised through the issue of 16% - 720,000 Secured Redeemable Non-convertible Debentures of Rs. 100/- each for cash at par aggregating to Rs. 72 million on Rights basis, has been utilised on the project. - The Company has installed energy efficient machines and equipments for use in the manufacturing activities. - The company commissioned its expansion project in March. 1998 - The Company issued 14,40,000 Detachable Warrants along with 16% Secured Redeemable Non-convertible Debentures in terms of Letter of Offer dated 2nd August, 1996. The Company has converted 11,56,080 Detachable Warrants into Equity Shares on 31.03.98 and the Equity Shares, so issued have been listed with Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta Stock Exchanges. 1999 - Orient Ceramics and Industries Ltd (OCIL) is planning a Rs 35 crore expansion by increasing tiles manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent to 85,000 tonnes in the wake of increased demand from the housing sector. - The Company also introduced India's Largest Wall Tile, measuring 400mm x 300mm. 2000 - The Company has announced its maiden bonus issue in the ratio of 1:1. - Crisil has upgraded its rating assigned to company's Rs 7.2-crore NCDs issue from BB to BBB-. - The company has allotted 23,40,000 No. of Equity shares of Rs 10/- each as fully paid Bonus Shares on 26th Sept. 2000. - The Company is implementing an Expansion Project for increase in installed capacity by 40,000 TPA at the existing site. 2007 -The Company has issued Bonus Shares in the Ratio of 5:4. 2008 -Orient Ceramics & Industries has recommended a Dividend of 5% 2009 -Orient Ceramics & Industries has received Carbon Credits certified by Tuv Nord Cart Gmbh, Germany 2010 -Orient Ceramics and Industries Ltd. (OCIL) has entered into a share purchase agreement with Bell Ceramics Ltd. 2011 -Orient Ceramics have recommended a dividend of Rs. 2/- per share 2012 -Mr. Jaywant M. Puri has been appointed as Vice President (Finance & Accounts) of the company. -The name of the company has changed from Orient Ceramics And Industries Ltd. to Orient Bell Limited -Mr. K. M. Pai, has been appointed as Additional Director on the Board of Directors of the Company -Company has changed its name from Orient Ceramics and Industries Ltd. to Orient Bell Ltd. 2013 -Orient Bell Ltd. has been launched a website www.tilestalk.com to provide the tile education service. -Orient Bell - Bell Tiles launched company owned Bell Tile Boutique (BTB) in Bangalore. 2014 -Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share (face value Rs. 10/- per share). -Ms. Tanuja Joshi has been appointed as Additional Director of the company. 2015 -Orient Bell has entered into an Agreement for acquiring 19.5% equity stake with a Ceramic Tile Manufacturing Company at Morbi (Gujarat). -Orient Bell Ltd has informed the website address of the Company has been changed from www.orientbell.com to www.oblcorp.com. 2019 -Orient Bell Limited launches their new collection of matte glazed ceramic tiles. 2021 -Orientbell Tiles launches 'Zenith' - a range inspired by planets. -Orientbell Tiles launches 800 x2400 mm Granalt series an affordable alternative to Natural Slabs. -Orientbell Tiles launches Inspire Art Collection - Glazed Vitrified Tiles Decor Collection. 2022 -Orient Bell receives Reality Brand of the Year Awards 2022 For Flooring Ideas Tiles & Ceramic Category. -Orient Bell receives Reality Website of the Year Awards 2022. -Orientbell Tiles launches 'Estilo 2.0' - stylish tiles like never before. -Orientbell Tiles launches 800 x2400 mm Granalt series an affordable alternative to Natural Slabs. -Orientbell Tiles launches 'Zenith' - a range inspired by planets. 2023 -Company has made a strategic tie-up through a Power Purchase Agreement with Sunsure Solarpark Sixteen Private Limited (earlier Melumalai Energy Private Limited) 'hereinafter called Sunsure' towards generation/supply of renewable energy to the Company for its captive consumption at Sikandrabad (U.P) plant.