Last Update Time: 19-Mar-2025 16:00:00
ISIN: INE985W01018
Sector: Services
Symbol: CREATIVE

Creative Newtech Limited

₹669.05 ₹17.55 (2.69%) ▲
Prev. Close ₹651.50
Open ₹656.60
Close ₹669.80
Range ₹635.60 - ₹702.50
High ₹684.00
Low ₹655.15
Ind. Close ₹0.00
VWAP ₹671.70

The current stock price of Creative Newtech Limited is ₹669.05, with a target price range between ₹635.60 and ₹702.50. The stock has experienced a price change of ₹17.55 (2.69%), reflecting recent market volatility.

Today's opening price was ₹656.60, while the previous close stood at ₹651.50.

The market trend suggests an uptrend, making it an attractive investment opportunity for traders seeking short-term gains.

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Creative Newtech Limited Price Chart

Creative Newtech Limited Pre Open Market Overview: 19-Mar-2025

Key Metrics:

  • IEP (Indicative Equilibrium Price): 656.6
  • Previous Close Price: 651.5
  • Change: 5.10%
  • Total Traded Volume: 140
  • Total Buy Quantity: 1,261
  • Total Sell Quantity: 3,020
PriceBuy QtySell Qty
635.0015.000.00
640.0077.000.00
644.001.000.00
651.504.000.00
655.15100.000.00
656.600.0029.00
656.800.0032.00
656.900.00136.00
657.000.00100.00
658.200.00150.00

ATO Data:

  • Buy Quantity (ATO): 0
  • Sell Quantity (ATO): 0

Order Book

BidQtyAskQty
0.0000.000
0.0000.000
0.0000.000
0.0000.000
0.0000.000
Total Buy Quantity: 1261 Total Sell Quantity: 3020

Shareholding Patterns of Creative Newtech Limited

Key Trade Statistics of Creative Newtech Limited

Trade InformationDetails
Traded Volume (Lakhs)0.40
Traded Value (₹ Cr.)2.71
Total Market Cap (₹ Cr.)952.84
Free Float Market Cap (₹ Cr.)404.46
Impact cost0.31
Quantity Traded40,411.00
Deliverable Quantity30,171.00
% of Quantity to Traded74.66
Security VaR20.3
Index VaRN/A
VaR Margin20.3
Extreme Loss Rate3.5
Adhoc MarginN/A
Applicable Margin Rate23.8
Face Value10

Key Price Statistics of Creative Newtech Limited

The 52-week high for Creative Newtech Limited was ₹1,075.00, recorded on 12-Dec-2024. On the other hand, the 52-week low stands at ₹601.10, with the lowest value recorded on 05-Jun-2024.

The upper band for trading is ₹781.80, and the lower band is ₹521.20. The price band is 20%.

The stock's daily volatility stands at 3.08, while the annualized volatility is 58.84. The tick size for trading is ₹0.05.

Price InformationDetails
52 Week High (12-Dec-2024)1,075.00
52 Week Low (05-Jun-2024)601.10
Upper Band781.80
Lower Band521.20
Price Band (%)20
Daily Volatility3.08
Annualised Volatility58.84
Tick Size0.05

Key Securities Statistics of Creative Newtech Limited

Securities InformationDetails
StatusListed
Trading StatusActive
Date of Listing05-Aug-2019
Adjusted P/E15.53
Symbol P/E15.53
IndexNA
Macro-Economic SectorServices
SectorServices
IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Basic IndustryTrading & Distributors

Security Status of Creative Newtech Limited

TitleDetails
Board StatusMain
Trading SegmentNormal Market
Session No.-
Class of SharesEquity
SDD Compliance-
Name of Compliance Officer-

Announcements of Creative Newtech Limited

SubjectDate
Updates 17-Mar-2025
Integrated Filing- Financial 26-Feb-2025
Monitoring Agency Report 15-Feb-2025
Updates 12-Feb-2025
Updates 04-Feb-2025
Updates 04-Feb-2025
Updates 04-Feb-2025
Updates 04-Feb-2025

Corporate Actions of Creative Newtech Limited

Face ValuePurposeEx-DateStart DateEnd Date
10Dividend - Re 0.50 Per Share23-Sep-2024--
10Annual General Meeting/Dividend - Rs 0.50 Per Share18-Sep-202320-Sep-202325-Sep-2023
10Dividend - Rs 0.5 Per Share22-Sep-202224-Sep-202229-Sep-2022
10 Dividend - Rs 0.5 Per Sh21-Sep-2021--
10 Dividend - Rs 0.50 Per Share24-Sep-2020--
10 Dividend - Rs 0.5 Per Share19-Sep-2019--

Board Meetings of Creative Newtech Limited

PurposeDetailsAtt.Mtg. Date
Financial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024 04-Feb-2025
Board Meeting IntimationCREATIVE NEWTECH LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 04-Feb-2025 to inter-alia consider and approve the Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the Quarterly ended December 2024 . 04-Feb-2025
Financial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024 29-Oct-2024
CREATIVE NEWTECH LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 29-Oct-2024 to inter-alia consider and approve the Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the Half Yearly ended September 2024 .Board Meeting Intimation 29-Oct-2024
CREATIVE NEWTECH LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 12-Aug-2024 to consider and approve the Quarterly Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the period ended June 2024 and Other business.Board Meeting Intimation 12-Aug-2024
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 16-May-2024 to consider and approve the Yearly Audited Financial results of the Company for the period ended March 2024 and Dividend.Board Meeting Intimation 16-May-2024
Financial Results/DividendTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024 and dividend 16-May-2024
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 11-Mar-2024 to consider Other business.Board Meeting Intimation 11-Mar-2024
Other business mattersTo discuss and consider Slump Sale of Company's digital asset - ckartonline 11-Mar-2024
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 13-Feb-2024 to inter-alia consider and approve the Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the Quarterly ended December 2023 .Board Meeting Intimation 13-Feb-2024
Financial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023 13-Feb-2024
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 04-Jan-2024 to consider Fund raising.Board Meeting Intimation 04-Jan-2024
Fund RaisingTo consider Fund Raising 04-Jan-2024
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 06-Nov-2023 to inter-alia consider and approve the Audited Financial results of the Company for the Half Yearly ended September 2023 .Board Meeting Intimation 06-Nov-2023
Financial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2023 06-Nov-2023
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 10-Aug-2023 to consider and approve the Quarterly Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the period ended June 2023 and Dividend.Board Meeting Intimation 10-Aug-2023
Financial Results/DividendTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2023 and dividend 10-Aug-2023
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 19-Jun-2023 to consider Fund raising.Board Meeting Intimation 19-Jun-2023
Fund Raising/Other business mattersTo consider Fund Raising and other business matters 19-Jun-2023
Creative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 27-May-2023 to inter-alia consider and approve the Audited Financial results of the Company for the Yearly ended March 2023 .Board Meeting Intimation 27-May-2023

Financial Results of Creative Newtech Limited

Company Directory of Creative Newtech Limited

Web AddressSM NameOfficeAddressCityPincodeTelephoneEmail
www.ecreativeindia.comCreative Newtech LimitedRegistered Office3rd & 4th Floor, Plot No. 137AB,
Kandivali Co Op Industrial Estate Limited
Charkop
Kandivali West
MUMBAI400092022-8097232252cs@ecreativeindia.com
www.ecreativeindia.comCreative Newtech LimitedRegistered Office3rd & 4th Floor, Plot No. 137AB,
Kandivali Co Op Industrial Estate Limited
Charkop
Kandivali West
MUMBAI400092022-8097232252cs@ecreativeindia.com
www.ecreativeindia.comCreative Newtech LimitedTransfer AgentBigshare Services Private Limited
E/2, Ansa Industrial Estate, Sakivihar Road,
Saki Naka, Andheri (East)
MUMBAI400072022-40430200ipo@bigsahreonline.com
www.ecreativeindia.comCreative Newtech LimitedTransfer AgentBigshare Services Private Limited
E/2, Ansa Industrial Estate, Sakivihar Road,
Saki Naka, Andheri (East)
MUMBAI400072022-40430200ipo@bigsahreonline.com

Insider Trading of Creative Newtech Limited

Reg. ClauseAcq./Disp.Sec. (No.)Sec. ValueTxn TypeBcast Time
No insider trading information available

Annual Reports of Creative Newtech Limited

CompanyFrom YearTo YearAtt.
Creative Newtech Limited20232024
Creative Newtech Limited20222023
Creative Newtech Limited20212022
Creative Newtech Limited20202021
Creative Newtech Limited20192020
Creative Newtech Limited20182019

Investor Complaints of Creative Newtech Limited

Event Calendar of Creative Newtech Limited

CompanyPurposeDetailsDate
Creative Newtech LimitedResults/Othersto interalia consider the following business as under: 1) To grant leave of absence, if any. 2) To confirm the minutes of the previous Board meeting No. 02/2017-18 held on April 10, 2017. 3) To consider and approve the audited financial results for the financial yea r ended on March 31, 2017, as per Regulation 33(5) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing obligation and Disclosu re Requirements) Regulation, 2015. 4) To consider and approve the audited financial results for the half yearly period ended on March 31, 2017, as per Regulation 33(5) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. 5) To Approve Related Party Transactions as recommended by Audit Committee. 6) To Appoint Secretarial Auditor of the Company. 7) To Appoint Internal Auditor of the Company. 8) To review business, operations and future short term targets of the Company. 9) To consider and discuss pay out of dividend, if any. 10) To take note of statements of Investor's complaints received by the Company and Share Transfer Agent. 11)To take on note the Shareholding Pattern and Distribution of Holding. 12) To take a note of compliance of relevant applicable laws. 13)To take any other business with the permission of the Chair and at least one Independent Director.27-May-2017
Creative Newtech LimitedResults/OthersThe Company had informed the Exchange regarding a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company schedule to be held August 03, 2017, To consider the following as Under :(1) To consider and approves the audited financial year ended at March 31, 2017 and other as per attachment. The Company has now informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors will also interalia consider the following business as under:- 1. To grant leave of absence, if any. 2. To confirm the minutes of the previous Board meeting held on May 27, 2017. 3. To consider and approve the audited financial results for the financial year ended as March 31, 2017, as per Regulation 33(5) of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015. 4. To consider appointment of Statutory Auditor for financial Year ending at March 31, 2018 and fix their remuneration. 5. To consider and approve Directors Report, Secretarial Audit Report and Certificate of Corporate Governance. 6. To consider and discuss pay out of dividend, if any. 7. To appoint Mr.Ketan Patel, as Chairman & Managing Director of the Company. (Change in Designation from Director to Chairman & Managing Director). 8. To appoint Mr. Vijay Advani as Whole-time Director of the Company. (Change in Designation from Managing Director to Whole-time Director). 9. To take note of Circular Resolution passed on June 24, 2017 for authorising Mr. Virendra Oza to represent Company before Bombay High Court for recovery of documents towards case filed against Mr. Virendra Dekhne u/s 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act. 10. Approval of Notice and date of convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company for financial year ended at March 31, 2017. 11. To review business, operations and future short term targets of the Company. 12. To take note of statements of Investor's complaints received by the Company and Share Transfer Agent. 13. To take on note the Shareholding Pattern and Distribution of Holding. 14. To take any other business with the permission of the Chair ant at least one Independent Director. (Purpose Revised)03-Aug-2017
Creative Newtech LimitedResults/OthersTo consider the following as Under :(1) To consider and approves the audited financial year ended at March 31, 2017 and other as per attachment.03-Aug-2017
Creative Newtech LimitedResults/OthersTo inter alia consider the following business as under:- 1. To grant leave of absence, if any. 2. To confirm the minutes of the previous Board meeting held on August 03, 2017. 3. To consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the financial year ending at March 31, 2018 - (Quarter Period - 1st April, 2017 to 30th June, 2017). 4. To review business, operations and future short term targets of the Company. 5. To take note of statements of Investor's complaints received by the Company and Share Transfer Agent, if any. 6. To take on note the Shareholding Pattern and Distribution of Holding. 7. To take any other business with the permission of the Chair and at least one Independent Director.14-Sep-2017
Creative Newtech LimitedResults/OthersTo interalia consider the following business as under:- 1. To grant leave of absence, if any. 2. To confirm the minutes of the previous Board Meeting No. 06/2017-18 held on October 04, 2017. 3. To consider and approve the financial results for the second quarter of financial year ended at March 31, 2018 (Period from April 01, 2017 to September 30, 2017), as per Regulation 33(5) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. 4. To consider and approve the financial results for the first half year of financial year ended at March 31, 2018 (Period from April 01, 2017 to September 30, 2017), as per Regulation 33(5) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. 5. To review business, operations and future short term targets of the Company. 6. To take note of statements of Investor's complaints received by the Company and Share Transfer Agent, if any. 7. To take on note the Shareholding Pattern and Distribution of Holding. 8. To take any other business with the permission of the Chair and at least one Independent Director.11-Nov-2017
Creative Newtech LimitedResults/Othersto interalia consider the following business as under: To consider and approve the Financial Results for the third quarter of financial year ended at March 31, 2018 ( period from October 01, 2017 to December 31, 2017), as per regulation 33(5) of Securities and exchange Board of India ( Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.12-Feb-2018
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial Results/Other business mattersTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 and other business matters21-May-2018
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial Results/Other business mattersTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2018 and other business matters10-Aug-2018
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 201814-Nov-2018
Creative Newtech LimitedOther business mattersTo discuss and seek approval of Board of Directors for migrating Company from NSE SME Exchange to NSE Main Board Exchange.To review future Business plan of Honeywell Products to Middle East and other SARC countries in view of the new licence granted to us by Honeywell Inc. for these countries.15-Jan-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 201819-Jan-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedBonus/Other business matters1. To Consider and Approve Issue of BONUS SHARES.2. To Increase Authorised Share Capital of the Company.3. To Appoint Mr. Ketan Patel to do all necessary steps and action for migration of Company from NSE SME Exchange to NSE Main Board.4. To fix the date, time and place to convene Extra-Ordinary General Meeting for Approval of Members to Increase Authorised Share Capital and to Approve Issue of Bonus Shares.5. To take any other business with the permission of the Chair and at least one Independent Director.07-May-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019 and discuss payout of Dividend, if any.27-May-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedBonus/Other business mattersTo consider bonus and other business matters14-Jun-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedBonusAllotment of Fully Paid Bonus Equity Shares in the Ratio of 1:1 to the members of the Company whose name appears in Register of Members as on Record Date, Wednesday, 26th June, 2019.27-Jun-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 201914-Aug-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 201928-Nov-2019
Creative Newtech LimitedOther business mattersTo review, discuss and plan the launching of an Electronic Trading Platform.09-Jan-2020
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 201906-Feb-2020
Creative Newtech LimitedDividendTo consider dividend along with Financial Results for 31st March, 202025-Jun-2020
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 202025-Jun-2020
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the un-audited financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 202003-Sep-2020
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 202011-Nov-2020
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 202011-Feb-2021
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 202118-Jun-2021
Creative Newtech LimitedFund Raising/Other business mattersTo consider Fund Raising and other business matters01-Jul-2021
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial Results/DividendTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2021 and dividend13-Aug-2021
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 202111-Nov-2021
Creative Newtech LimitedOther business mattersTo set up and incorporate a Wholly-owned Subsidiary Company for eCommerce business17-Dec-2021
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 202111-Feb-2022
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial resultsCreative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 20-May-2022 to consider financial statements for the period ended March 202220-May-2022
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial resultsCreative Newtech Limited has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 14-Nov-2022 to consider financial statements for the period ended September 202214-Nov-2022
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the standalone and consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 202327-May-2023
Creative Newtech LimitedFund Raising/Other business mattersTo consider Fund Raising and other business matters19-Jun-2023
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial Results/DividendTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2023 and dividend10-Aug-2023
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 202306-Nov-2023
Creative Newtech LimitedFund RaisingTo consider Fund Raising04-Jan-2024
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 202313-Feb-2024
Creative Newtech LimitedOther business mattersTo discuss and consider Slump Sale of Company's digital asset - ckartonline11-Mar-2024
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial Results/DividendTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024 and dividend16-May-2024
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 202429-Oct-2024
Creative Newtech LimitedFinancial ResultsTo consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 202404-Feb-2025

Share Transfers of Creative Newtech Limited

CompanyPeriodReg.7Reg.40Reg7 Bcast DateReg40 Bcast Date
Creative Newtech Limited31-MAR-2024 30-Apr-2024 11:40:0330-Apr-2024 11:40:03
Creative Newtech Limited31-MAR-2023 28-Apr-2023 11:30:0826-Apr-2023 18:30:12
Creative Newtech Limited31-MAR-2022 26-Apr-2022 16:50:0626-Apr-2022 10:50:02
Creative Peripherals and Distribution Limited31-MAR-2021 24-Apr-2021 13:50:0723-Apr-2021 16:00:09
Creative Peripherals and Distribution Limited30-SEP-2020 24-Nov-2020 12:30:0425-Nov-2020 10:30:05
Creative Peripherals and Distribution Limited31-MAR-2020 13-Jun-2020 17:30:0113-May-2020 10:20:01
Creative Peripherals and Distribution Limited30-SEP-2019 25-Nov-2019 07:20:0424-Nov-2019 23:40:05
Creative Peripherals and Distribution Limited31-MAR-2019 20-Nov-2019 23:30:0521-Nov-2019 14:40:05

Voting Results of Creative Newtech Limited

Date of Mtg.Mtg. TypeResolutionR. requiredTotal SHs% favour% against
30-SEP-2024AGMTo consider and adopt the Audited Financial Statements (including audited consolidated financial statements) of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 and the reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereonOrdinary104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMRevision of Remuneration of Mr. Vijay Advani (DIN 02009626) Whole-time Director of the Company.Special104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMRevision of Remuneration of Mrs. Purvi Patel (DIN 02663240) Whole-time Director of the CompanySpecial104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMRevision of Remuneration of Mr. Ketan Patel (DIN 00127633) Chairman and Managing Director of the CompanySpecial104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMTo Approve Related Party TransactionsOrdinary104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMRe-appointment of Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula (DIN 07475476) as an Independent Director of the CompanySpecial104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMRe-appointment of Mr. Kurian Pallathuseril Chandy (DIN 00855226) as an Independent Director of the CompanySpecial104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMRe-appointment of Mr. Vijay Kimatrai Advani (DIN 02009626) as a Whole-time Director of the CompanySpecial104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMReappointment & Revision of Remuneration of Statutory AuditorsOrdinary104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMTo appoint Mr. Ketan Patel (DIN 00127633), as director, liable to retire by rotation, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointmentOrdinary104461000
30-SEP-2024AGMTo declare Final DividendOrdinary104461000
02-FEB-2024EGMIssuance of 57,325 Equity Shares upon swap of shares of Creative Newtech Limited on preferential basis.Special66071000
25-SEP-2023AGMTo consider and adopt the Audited Financial Statements (including audited consolidated financial statements) of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023 and the reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon.Ordinary64361000
25-SEP-2023AGMRevision of Remuneration of Mr. Vijay Advani (DIN 02009626) Whole-time Director of the CompanyOrdinary64361000
25-SEP-2023AGMRevision of Remuneration of Mrs. Purvi Patel (DIN 02663240) Whole-time Director of the CompanyOrdinary64361000
25-SEP-2023AGMRevision of Remuneration of Mr. Ketan Patel (DIN 00127633) Chairman and Managing Director of the CompanyOrdinary64361000
25-SEP-2023AGMApproval for Related Party Transactions with Secure Connection Limited (Hong Kong) ansubsidiary Company of Creative Newtech LimitedOrdinary64361000
25-SEP-2023AGMTo appoint Ms. Purvi Patel (DIN 02663240), as director, liable to retire by rotation, and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointmentOrdinary64361000
25-SEP-2023AGMTo declare Final DividendOrdinary64361000
12-JUL-2023EGMINCREASE IN AI]TI{ORIZED SHARE CAPITAL AND CONSEQUENT ALTERATION IN THE CAPITAL CLAUSE OF THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY:Ordinary56441000

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