GREENPANEL
GreenPanel reported Q2 FY2023 results showing revenue growth of 12% YoY, driven by higher MDF realisations despite export volume declines. EBITDA and PAT both grew 8%, reflecting margin resilience amid rising raw material costs. Management highlighted capacity expansions and debt reduction but expressed cautious optimism due to plywood segment challenges.
Scale of reported figures
Key financials
| Revenue | ₹124 crore | Q2 FY2023 |
| EBITDA | ₹72.46 crore | Q2 FY2023 |
| PAT | ₹456 crore | H1 FY2023 |
Segment commentary
MDF
Domestic MDF volumes grew, but exports declined, leading to a 7.9% YoY drop in sales volume. Despite this, realisations increased by 28% YoY.
Plywood
Plywood volumes decreased by 16.6% YoY due to lower production and sales, with margins falling significantly.
Guidance & outlook
- Expect improved performance in future quarters with focus on distribution expansion and sustainable growth.
Key takeaways
- Strong revenue and profit growth driven by higher MDF realisations.
- Challenges in plywood segment due to lower volumes and margins.
- Focus on expanding distribution network and reducing debt.
Risks flagged
- Slowdown in export markets impacting MDF volumes
- Rising raw material costs affecting plywood margins
In their words
“We look forward to improved performance in future quarters.”— V. Venkatramani





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GPIL/2022-2023
November 8, 2022
The Manager The Manager
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Department of Corporate Services Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex
Floor 25, P. J. Towers, Dalal Street Bandra (E),
Mumbai-400001 Mumbai - 400051
Scrip Code: 542857 Symbol - GREENPANEL
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Presentation on un-audited financial results for the quarter and half year ended
September 30, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed a Presentation on the
unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and
half year ended September 30, 2022.
Kindly take the above on record.
Thanking You
Yours faithfully
For GREENPANEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
(Lawkush Prasad)
Company Secretary & AVP – Legal
ACS:18675
Encl.: As above
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Disclaimer
Certain statements in this communication may be ‘forward looking statements’ within the
meaning of applicable laws and regulations. These forward-looking statements involve
number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important
developments that could affect the Company’s operations include changes in the industry
structure, significant changes in political and economic environment in India and
overseas, tax laws, import duties, litigation and labour relations.
Greenpanel Industries Limited (GPL) will not be in any way responsible for any action
taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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INDEX
Contents Page No.
Snapshot of the Company 4
Our performance, Q2 FY2023 5
Overview by MD & CEO 14
Greenpanel Brand’s Financial Health 16
The Journey so far 23
Financial Evolution 32
Capital Structure 38
MDF Business 44
Ply Business 50
Achieved so far 55
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A snapshot of our company
1 2 3
Brand vision: We envision to About us: Greenpanel is a Management: Greenpanel is led by
maintain our Leadership prominent wood panel player Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal, Executive
Position in the Panel Industry in India with a national Chairman, and Mr. Shobhan Mittal,
and supply best quality Panel leadership in Medium Managing Director and CEO,
products to our customers. DensityFibreboard (MDF). supported by experienced
To be referred as “Pride of professionals and workforce (1910
India, Panel of India” as on March 31 2022).
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Locations: The Company is headquartered in Kolkata (West Bengal),
Listing: The Company was
supporting offices in Gurgaon and Singapore and state-of-the-art
listed on October 23 2019 and
manufacturing facilities in Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) and Srikalahasti
enjoyed a market
(AndhraPradesh);the latter is arguably the largest MDF plant in Asia.
capitalisation of ₹ 5,222 crores
as on September 30 2022
(NSE closing price of ₹
425.85).
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Domestic MDF performance continued to
be good. However, slowdown in the
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export markets impactedvolumes.
Sustained growth (YoY):
Revenue 12%
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EBITDA 8%
PAT 8%
Steep increase in MDF
Performance 3 realisations
28% YoY
Highlights
Working capital hygiene
4
& Strong Balance Sheet
5
6
Our financial performance in brief
124.35
115.29
456.12
408.50
Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2023
EBITDA (₹ Crores)
72.46
67.06
Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2023 Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2023
Net Sales Growth (₹ Crores) PAT (₹ Crores)
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Our financial performance in brief
22.8 22.8
0 bps
5.91
5.47
Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2023
RoCE - Post Tax(%)
32.5
31.7
Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2023
Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2023
Earnings per share (₹)
RoCE - Pre Tax (%)
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Financial Highlights
Q2 FY2023 v/s Q2 FY2022
Key Ratios (%) Q2 FY2023 Q2 FY2022
Gross Margin 58.60 56.50
EBITDA Margin 27.30 28.20
EBIT Margin 23.30 23.50
Net Margin 15.90 16.40
Sales Promotion / Net Sales 0.90 1.10
Employee Expenses / Net Sales 7.90 7.90
Logistics Costs / Net Sales 4.50 4.60
EPS (₹) 5.91 5.47
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Segment Performance - MDF (Quarter)
Particulars Q2 FY2023 Q2 FY2022 Growth
Net Sales (₹ Crores) 395.09 335.34 17.80%
EBITDA Margin 30.40% 31.40%
EBIT Margin 26.00% 26.10%
Annual Capacity (CBM) 6,60,000 5,40,000
Production (CBM) 1,22,627 1,28,517 -4.60%
Sales Volume (CBM) 1,26,232 1,37,044 -7.90%
Capacity Utilisation 74% 95%
Blended Realisation (₹/CBM) 31,299 24,446 28.00%
Domestic Realisation (₹/CBM) 33,554 27,167 23.50%
Export Realisation (₹/CBM) 22,906 18,863 21.40%
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Segment Performance - MDF (6 Months)
Particulars 6M FY 2023 6M FY 2022 Growth
Net Sales (₹ Crores) 787.00 589.60 33.50%
EBITDA Margin 31.80% 28.80%
EBIT Margin 27.50% 23.00%
Annual Capacity (CBM) 6,60,000 5,40,000
Production (CBM) 2,55,851 2,50,965 1.90%
Sales Volume (CBM) 2,51,260 2,49,779 0.60%
Capacity Utilisation 78% 93%
Blended Realisation (₹/CBM) 31,322 23,581 32.80%
Domestic Realisation (₹/CBM) 33,451 26,434 26.50%
Export Realisation (₹/CBM) 23,422 17,454 34.20%
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Segment Performance - Plywood (Quarter)
Particulars Q2 FY2023 Q2 FY2022 Growth
Net Sales (₹ Crores) 61.03 73.17 -16.60%
EBITDA Margin 7.30% 13.60%
EBIT Margin 5.60% 11.70%
Annual Capacity (Mn Sqm) 10.50 10.50
Production (Mn Sqm) 1.79 2.42 -26.00%
Sales Volume (Mn Sqm) 2.04 2.62 -22.10%
Capacity Utilisation 68% 92%
Average Realisation (₹/Sqm) 299 279 7.20%
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Segment Performance - Plywood (6 Months)
Particulars 6M FY 2023 6M FY 2022 Growth
Net Sales (₹ Crores) 131.88 118.45 11.30%
EBITDA Margin 9.50% 12.60%
EBIT Margin 8.00% 10.40%
Annual Capacity (Mn Sqm) 10.50 10.50
Production (Mn Sqm) 4.14 4.03 2.70%
Sales Volume (Mn Sqm) 4.56 4.37 4.30%
Capacity Utilisation 79% 77%
Average Realisation (₹/Sqm) 289 271 6.60%
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Overview by MD & CEO
“MDF volumes showed
decent growth in
domestic markets while
export markets have
slowed down. We look
forward to improved
performance in future
quarters.”
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Overview by MD & CEO
“MDF sales volumes de-grew by 7.90% YoY;
operating margins reduced by 106 basis
“Net debt reduced by ₹ 42 crores during Q2
points to 30.40%.”
to negative ₹ 59 crores as on 30th
September 2022. We had also made
payments of Rs 30 crores on MDF Expansion
“Plywood volumes de-grew by 22.10% YoY;
Project during the quarter”
operating margins fell by 635 basis points to
7.30% due to lower volumes and increased
raw material costs.”
“Widening distribution reach and focus on
small urban clusters is supporting sustained
volume growth.”
“Consolidated operating margins reduced by
96 basis points to 27.30% due to lower
plywood volumes and increase in raw
“We are optimistic of sustainable growth in
material costs.”
future quarters."
“Working capital investment increased by 10
Shobhan Mittal
days YoY to 24 days as on 30th September
Managing Director & CEO
2022.”
Greenpanel Industries Limited
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Part two
Greenpanel Brand’s
Financial Health
Brand acceptance has supported
sustained growth
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We strengthened realisations
across both product lines
MDF
28.0
%, Growth in
31,299
average MDF
realisations
₹ / cubic meter,
Average realization,
Q2 FY2023
Plywood
24,446 7.2
299 279
₹ / cubic meter, %, Growth in
₹ / square meter, ₹ / square meter,
Average realization,
average
Average realization, Average realization,
Q2 FY2022
Plywood
Q2 FY2023 Q2 FY2022
realisations
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We widened our margins by
building a stronger business
We continued to
We maintained our
remain principally an
margins in an
MDF-driven company
environment of
rising raw material
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costs
55%
% of revenues drive
from MDF, Q2 FY2023
27.3
YoY growth in
PAT IN H1 FY 82
% EBITDA margin,
2023 VS H1 FY
Q2 FY2023
% of revenues drive
2022.
from MDF, Q2 FY2022
28.2
Note: We are considered
% EBITDA margin, the most attractive listed
Q2 FY2022 MDF proxy in India
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We strengthened our working
capital hygiene
Inventory
Working capital Receivables
cycle
9
39
24
Days, receivables
Days, Total Inventory
Days, working capital expressed in days of
expressed in days of
cycle from resource turnover equivalent,
turnover equivalent, Q2
purchase to sales Q2 FY2023
FY2023
receipt, Q2 FY2023
36 11
14
Days, Total Inventory Days, receivables
Days, working capital
expressed in days of expressed in days of
cycle from resource
turnover equivalent, Q2 turnover equivalent,
purchase to sales
FY2022 Q2 FY2022
receipt, Q2 FY2022
19
We utilized our
Payables
superior
performance to
24 draw debt down
202
Days, payables
expressed in days of
turnover equivalent,
₹ crores, consolidated
Q2 FY2023
gross debt, end of Q2
FY2023
33
382
Days, payables
expressed in days of
₹ crores, consolidated
turnover equivalent,
gross debt, end of Q2
Q2 FY2022
FY2022
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How we
MDF capacity Plywood capacity
strengthened
utilization utilization
our liquidity
59.2 MDF PLYWOOD
74%
68%
Times or x, interest
MDF capacity utilisation,
cover, Q2 FY2023 Plywood capacity
Q2 FY2023 on enhanced
utilisation, Q2 FY2023
capacity
55.0 95%
92%
Times or x, interest MDF capacity utilisation,
Plywood capacity
cover, Q2 FY2022 Q2 FY2022
utilisation, Q2 FY2022
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Our We enhanced the We enhanced the
segment-wise value-added value-added
financial growth proportion of our proportion of our
business business
Superior product mix
Superior realisations
4.3% 12%
247
YoY growth in plywood of revenues derived from
₹ per sq m, Average
volumes, 6M FY2023 decorative veneers
realization for normal
(plywood business),
plywood variety
H1 FY2023
601
0.60% 10%
₹ per sq m, Average
YoY growth in MDF of revenues derived from
realization for decorative
volumes, 6M FY2023 decorative veneers
veneer plywood variety
(plywood business),
H1 FY2022
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Part three
Brand Greenpanel:
The Journey So Far
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Industry Overview
5,000 50
3,200
1.75
2021 2026 INDIA CHINA
Size of MDF Market in India (₹ Crores) MDF Consumption (in Million CBM)
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Industry Overview
REGIONAL DEMAND FOR MDF IN INDIA
Others
10%
West
15%
South
45%
North
30%
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Industry Overview
80
70
50
50
30
20
Plywood market share (%) MDF market share (%)
REST OF WORLD INDIA INDIA 2030E REST OF WORLD INDIA INDIA 2030E
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Industry Overview
3.50
In India, MDF has penetrated all the
regions in terms of market presence
and is rapidly advancing in terms of
2.30
both consumer demand as well as
production capacity. The production
capacity has grown by more than
15x from 0.15 million CBM in 2010
to 2.30 million CBM in 2022. Further,
it is expected to witness a CAGR of
20-25% in the period 2021-2026.
0.15
Industry Size (Million CBM)
FY2010 FY2022 FY2026E
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Where do we stand…
Others
Greenpanel
7,40,000
6,60,000
Century
Action Tesa
2,00,000
4,00,000
Rushil Décor
3,30,000
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Where do we stand…
We are now among the top 500 listed companies on NSE based on market capitalisation
- Rank as on 31 March 2022 is 396
- Rank as on 31 March 2021 was 573
We are now a “USD 1 billion” company in terms of market capitalisation as on 31st March
2022
Credit ratings for “long term credit facilities” have consistently improved
A+
A
A-
BBB+
FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023
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Financial Evolution
Areas Capital Structure
Highlighted
MDF Business
Ply Business
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Financial Evolution
28%
1,58,574
21%
20%
1,00,100
84,710
58,262
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
NET SALES (₹ Lacs) CAGR (%)
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Financial Evolution
27.71%
43,939
49%
20.66%
16.53%
15.46%
32%
20,681
25%
14,000
9,005
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
EBITDA VALUE (₹ Lacs) CAGR (%) EBITDA MARGIN (%)
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Financial Evolution
36,604 23.08%
13.80%
13,818
8.36%
6.35%
7,084
3,702
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
EBIT VALUE (₹ Lacs) EBIT MARGIN (%)
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Financial Evolution
15.17%
62%
24,047
26%
6.87%
5.93%
-35%
6,881
1.71%
3,457
1,446
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
NET PROFIT (₹ Lacs) CAGR (%) NET PROFIT MARGIN (%)
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Financial Evolution
7,179
19.61
1,964
5.61
2.82
1.18 351
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
Earnings Per Share (₹) Market Capitalisation (₹ Crores)
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Capital Structure
23
10
8
6
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
Working Capital Turnover Ratio
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Capital Structure
GROSS DEBT EQUITY
D/E 0.91 D/E 0.85 D/E 0.30
D/E 0.61
28,265
58,651 56,106 44,688
95,165
73,038
64,550 66,164
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
EQUITY (₹ Lacs) GROSS DEBT (₹ Lacs)
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Capital Structure
NET DEBT EQUITY
D/E 0.88 D/E 0.81
D/E 0.51
D/E 0.06
6,023
56,666 53,752 37,462
95,165
73,038
64,550 66,164
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
EQUITY (₹ Lacs) NET DEBT (₹ Lacs)
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Shareholding Pattern
Shareholding structure (%)
100%
16.44% 17.63%
90% 20.33%
24.53%
80%
10.99% 10.74% 5.84%
4.21%
70%
21.54% 18.53% 18.16% 20.73%
60%
50%
40%
30%
51.03% 53.10% 53.10% 53.10%
20%
10%
0%
15.07.2019 31.03.2020 31.03.2021 31.03.2022
Promoter DII FII / FPI Others
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Shareholding
63,467
22,305
19,091 19,607
15.07.2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
Number of Shareholders
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MDF Business
87%
69%
60%
47%
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
MDF CAPACITY UTILISATIONS
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MDF Business
3,72,530
1,22,512
2,97,372 1,04,903
83,059
2,11,119
1,54,782
42,981
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
MDF SALES VOLUMES - DOMESTIC (CBM) MDF SALES VOLUMES - EXPORTS (CBM)
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MDF Business
23,266
1,09,715
15,428
66,325
12,064
47,736
36,711 7,435
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
MDF SALES VALUE - DOMESTIC (₹ Lacs) MDF SALES VALUE - EXPORTS (₹ Lacs)
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MDF Business
18,941
17,298
29,451
14,707
14,431
23,718
22,611 22,304
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
MDF REALISATIONS - DOMESTIC (₹/CBM) MDF REALISATIONS - EXPORTS (₹/CBM)
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MDF Business
41,136
30.93%
22.94%
18.13%
16.33%
17,979
11,449
7,210
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
MDF EBITDA (₹ Lacs) MDF EBITDA MARGIN
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Ply Business
9.30
81%
78%
8.51 8.48
71%
57%
5.68
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
PLYWOOD CAPACITY UTILISATIONS PLYWOOD SALES VOLUMES (Mn SQM)
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Ply Business
275
25,594
21,546 21,710
14,116 256
251 251
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
PLYWOOD SALES VALUE (₹ Lacs) PLYWOOD REALISATIONS (₹/SQM)
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Ply Business
2,803
2,702 12.72%
2,552
12.45%
11.84%
1,795
10.95%
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
PLYWOOD EBITDA VALUE (₹ Lacs) PLYWOOD EBITDA MARGIN (%)
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Achieved so far…
Annual capacity of MDF increased from 540,000 CBM to 660,000 CBM in
FY2022 by installation of MAT pre-heating systems
Wax emulsion system installed during the year to reduce Wax consumption
in MDF production to the tune of 30%
Term loan from LBBW prepaid to the extent of EUR 9 million in FY2022 that
substantially brought down the debt exposure and foreign currency exposure
Greenpanel is the largest exporter of MDF from India and has presence in 16
countries globally
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Our widened
distribution network
2,535
Number of dealers as on
31stMarch 2022
12,500+
Number of retailers as on
31stMarch 2022
17
Branches pan-India
Name of physical branches
West & Central: Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Ahmedabad
South: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Vijayawada
North: Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Delhi
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Mr. V. Venkatramani
Chief Financial Officer
Greenpanel Industries Limited
Thank Corporate Office: Thapar House, 2nd Floor,
163, S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata - 700 026
Contact: (+91) 97484 00606 / (+91) 033 4084 0600
Email: v.venkat@greenpanel.com
you
Website: www.greenpanel.com
Mr. Gavin Desa / Mr. RishabBarar
CDR India
Contact: (+91) 022 6645 1237 / 1235
Email: gavin@cdr-india.com/ rishab@cdr-india.com
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