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ISIN: INE376C01020
Sector: Textiles
Symbol: SPENTEX

Spentex Industries Limited

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Spentex Industries Limited Pre Open Market Overview: N/A

Key Metrics:

  • IEP (Indicative Equilibrium Price): 0.00
  • Previous Close Price: 0.00
  • Change: 0.00%
  • Total Traded Volume: 0.00
  • Total Buy Quantity: 0.00
  • Total Sell Quantity: 0.00
Price Buy Qty Sell Qty
0.00 0.00 0.00

ATO Data:

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

Order Book

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0.00 0 0.00 0
0.00 0 0.00 0
0.00 0 0.00 0
0.00 0 0.00 0
0.00 0 0.00 0
Total Buy Quantity: 0.00 Total Sell Quantity: 0.00

Shareholding Patterns of Spentex Industries Limited

Key Trade Statistics of Spentex Industries Limited

Trade Information Details
Traded Volume (Lakhs) N/A
Traded Value (₹ Cr.) N/A
Total Market Cap (₹ Cr.) N/A
Free Float Market Cap (₹ Cr.) N/A
Impact cost 5
Quantity Traded N/A
Deliverable Quantity N/A
% of Quantity to Traded N/A
Security VaR 22.19
Index VaR 15
VaR Margin 38.43
Extreme Loss Rate 5.48
Adhoc Margin N/A
Applicable Margin Rate 43.91
Face Value 10

Key Price Statistics of Spentex Industries Limited

The 52-week high for Spentex Industries Limited was ₹0.00, recorded on N/A. On the other hand, the 52-week low stands at ₹0.00, with the lowest value recorded on N/A.

The upper band for trading is ₹3.30, and the lower band is ₹2.20. The price band is No Band%.

The stock's daily volatility stands at N/A, while the annualized volatility is N/A. The tick size for trading is ₹0.00.

Price Information Details
52 Week High (-) 0.00
52 Week Low (-) 0.00
Upper Band 3.30
Lower Band 2.20
Price Band (%) No Band
Daily Volatility -
Annualised Volatility -
Tick Size 0.00

Key Securities Statistics of Spentex Industries Limited

Securities Information Details
Status Temporary Suspended
Trading Status Suspended
Date of Listing 20-Dec-2006
Adjusted P/E NA
Symbol P/E NA
Index NA
Macro-Economic Sector Consumer Discretionary
Sector Textiles
Industry Textiles & Apparels
Basic Industry Other Textile Products

Security Status of Spentex Industries Limited

Title Details
Board Status Main
Trading Segment Normal Market
Session No. -
Class of Shares Equity
SDD Compliance -
Name of Compliance Officer -

Announcements of Spentex Industries Limited

Subject Date
Integrated Filing- Financial 05-Mar-2025
Updates 10-Feb-2025
Copy of Newspaper Publication 10-Feb-2025
Shareholders meeting 28-Jan-2025
Copy of Newspaper Publication 23-Jan-2025
Integrated Filing- Financial 23-Jan-2025
Financial Result Updates 22-Jan-2025
Outcome of Board Meeting 22-Jan-2025

Corporate Actions of Spentex Industries Limited

Face Value Purpose Ex-Date Start Date End Date
10 Capital Reduction - - -
10 Annual General Meeting 04-Sep-2024 05-Sep-2024 11-Sep-2024
10 Annual General Meeting 19-Sep-2019 21-Sep-2019 26-Sep-2019
10 Annual General Meeting 19-Sep-2018 22-Sep-2018 27-Sep-2018
10 Annual General Meeting 20-Sep-2017 22-Sep-2017 25-Sep-2017
10 Annual General Meeting 21-Sep-2016 23-Sep-2016 27-Sep-2016
10 Annual General Meeting 23-Sep-2015 28-Sep-2015 30-Sep-2015
10 Annual General Meeting 04-Sep-2014 08-Sep-2014 11-Sep-2014
10 Annual General Meeting 23-Sep-2013 25-Sep-2013 30-Sep-2013
10 Annual General Meeting 24-Sep-2012 26-Sep-2012 28-Sep-2012
10 Annual General Meeting 23-Jun-2011 27-Jun-2011 30-Jun-2011
10 Annual General Meeting 23-Sep-2010 25-Sep-2010 30-Sep-2010
10 Annual General Meeting 24-Sep-2009 26-Sep-2009 29-Sep-2009
10 Annual General Meeting 12-Sep-2008 16-Sep-2008 18-Sep-2008
10 Agm 13-Aug-2007 16-Aug-2007 20-Aug-2007
10 Agm 23-Jun-1999 16-Jul-1999 30-Jul-1999
10 Nil Bc Dates Revised 24-Jun-1998 12-Aug-1998 21-Aug-1998

Board Meetings of Spentex Industries Limited

Purpose Details Att. Mtg. Date
Board Meeting Intimation SPENTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 22-Jan-2025 to inter-alia consider and approve the Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the Quarterly ended December 2024 . 22-Jan-2025
Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024 and other business matters 22-Jan-2025
Board Meeting Intimation SPENTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 12-Nov-2024 to consider and approve the Half Yearly Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the period ended September 2024 and Other business. 12-Nov-2024
Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024 and other business matters 12-Nov-2024
Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2024 19-Jul-2024
SPENTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 19-Jul-2024 to inter-alia consider and approve the Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the Quarterly ended June 2024 . Board Meeting Intimation 19-Jul-2024
SPENTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Board Meeting to be held on 30-May-2024 to inter-alia consider and approve the Audited Financial results of the Company for the Yearly ended March 2024 . Board Meeting Intimation 30-May-2024
Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024 30-May-2024
Financial Results SPENTEX : 20-Nov-2019 : The Company has informed the Exchange that a Board meeting to be held on November 14, 2019 has been re-scheduled. Further, the Company has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on November 20, 2019, To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2019 14-Nov-2019
Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2019 14-Nov-2019
Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2019 14-Aug-2019
Financial Results/Other business matters SPENTEX : 30-May-2019 : The Company has informed the Exchange that a Board meeting to be held on May 28, 2019 has been re-scheduled. Further, the Company has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 30, 2019, To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019 and other business matters 28-May-2019
Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019 and other business matters 28-May-2019
Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2018 13-Feb-2019
Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2018 and other business matters 14-Nov-2018
Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2018 and other business matters 14-Aug-2018
Financial Results SPENTEX : 31-May-2018 : The Company has informed the Exchange that a Board meeting to be held on May 30, 2018 has been re-scheduled. Further, the Company has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 31, 2018, To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 30-May-2018
Financial Results/Other business matters SPENTEX : 30-May-2018 : The Company had informed the Exchange regarding the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company scheduled to be held on May 28, 2018 To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 and other business matters. Further, the Company has now informed that the Board of Directors has made a few observations on the financial statements and asked for additional information /clarification and given suggestions on financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018. Accordingly, Board has decided to defer the unfinished Agenda items i.e. "Consideration & Approval of Audited Financial Results for the quarter & year ended March 31, 2018" to the next meeting to be held on May 30, 2018. 30-May-2018
Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 and other business matters 28-May-2018
Results Inter alia, to consider and approve Un-audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter & nine months ended December 31, 2017.ᅡᅠ 12-Feb-2018

Financial Results of Spentex Industries Limited

Company Directory of Spentex Industries Limited

Web Address SM Name Office Address City Pincode Telephone Email
www.clcindia.com Spentex Industries Limited Head Office/ Corporate Office A-60, Okhala Industrial Area,
Phase - II,
NEW DELHI 110020 011-26387738 , 41614999 bharatk@clcindia.com
www.clcindia.com Spentex Industries Limited Registered Office A-60
Okhla Industrial Area
Phase-II
NEW DELHI 110020 011-0240-6608636 companysecretary@clcindustries.com
www.clcindia.com Spentex Industries Limited Transfer Agent RCMC Share Registry Pvt Ltd
B-25/1, Okhla Industrial Area,
Phase-II, Near Rana Motors,
NEW DELHI 110020 011-26387320 investor.services@rcmcdelhi.com

Insider Trading of Spentex Industries Limited

Reg. Clause Acq./Disp. Sec. (No.) Sec. Value Txn Type Bcast Time
7(2) Manjeet Cotton Private Limited 9874932 98749320 Buy 28-Dec-2023 19:37

Annual Reports of Spentex Industries Limited

Company From Year To Year Att.
Spentex Industries Limited 2023 2024
Spentex Industries Limited 2022 2023
Spentex Industries Limited 2018 2019
Spentex Industries Limited 2017 2018
Spentex Industries Limited 2016 2017
Spentex Industries Limited 2015 2016
Spentex Industries Limited 2014 2015
Spentex Industries Limited 2013 2014
Spentex Industries Limited 2012 2013
Spentex Industries Limited 2011 2012
Spentex Industries Limited 2010 2011
Spentex Industries Limited 2009 2010

Investor Complaints of Spentex Industries Limited

Event Calendar of Spentex Industries Limited

Company Purpose Details Date
Spentex Industries Limited Results/Others Inter alia : (a) To consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2010; (b) To consider and approve the Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2010; (c) To fix date of Book Closure; (d) To fix the date of Annual General Meeting. 13-Aug-2010
Spentex Industries Limited Results/Others Interalia, to transact the following: (1) Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2012. (2) Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. (3) To consider issue of shares/ warrants of Preferential Basis under CDR Scheme. (4) To fix the date of Book Closure & Annual General Meeting. 09-Aug-2012
Spentex Industries Limited Results Interalia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2012. 13-Feb-2013
Spentex Industries Limited Results Interalia, to consider and approve Audited Financial Results for the year/ quarter ended March 31, 2013. 29-May-2013
Spentex Industries Limited Results/Others Interalia, to transact the following: (1) To consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. (2) To fix the date of Book Closure & Annual General Meeting. 08-Aug-2013
Spentex Industries Limited Results Inter-alia, to consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. 13-Nov-2013
Spentex Industries Limited Results Interalia to consider and approve the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended 31st December, 2013. 14-Feb-2014
Spentex Industries Limited Results interalia, to consider and approve the Audited Financial Results for the year/quarter ended March 31, 2014. 28-May-2014
Spentex Industries Limited Results/Others interalia, to transact the following: 1. To consider and approve Un-audited Financial Results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2014. 2. To fix the date of Book-Closure and Annual General Meeting. Further, the Trading Window for all Directors/ Officers/ Designated Employees/Promoters under Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading shall remain closed from August 6, 2014 to August 14, 2014 (both days inclusive), for dealing in securities of the Company. 13-Aug-2014
Spentex Industries Limited Results inter alia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended 30th September, 2014. 14-Nov-2014
Spentex Industries Limited Results Inter alia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended 31st December, 2014. 14-Feb-2015
Spentex Industries Limited Results With reference to Company's letter dated February 14, 2015. The Company has now informed that (1) Company's IT team has rectified the Server Problem and data have been recovered. (2). Meeting of the Committee Members headed by Mr. Mukund Choudhary, Managing Director has been fixed on March 02, 2015 for approval of Un-audited Financial Results for the quarter ended December 31, 2014. 02-Mar-2015
Spentex Industries Limited Results Inter alia, to consider and approve Audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter/year ended 31st March, 2015. 29-May-2015
Spentex Industries Limited Results/Others interalia, to transact the following:1. To consider and approve Un-audited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.2. To fix the date of Book-Closure and Annual General Meeting. 13-Aug-2015
Spentex Industries Limited Results inter alia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. 07-Nov-2015
Spentex Industries Limited Results inter alia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended 31st December, 2015. 10-Feb-2016
Spentex Industries Limited Results Inter alia, to consider and approve Audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter/year ended March 31, 2016. 27-May-2016
Spentex Industries Limited Results/Others inter alia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. 11-Aug-2016
Spentex Industries Limited Results Interalia to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the half year ended September 30, 2016. 11-Nov-2016
Spentex Industries Limited Results interalia to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. 14-Feb-2017
Spentex Industries Limited Results inter alia, to consider and approve Audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter/year ended March 31, 2017. 29-May-2017
Spentex Industries Limited Results inter alia, to consider and approve Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. 10-Aug-2017
Spentex Industries Limited Results , inter alia, to consider and approve Un-audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter & half year ended September 30, 2017. 08-Dec-2017
Spentex Industries Limited Results To finalize the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2017. 11-Dec-2017
Spentex Industries Limited Board Meeting Adjourned SPENTEX : 13-Dec-2017 : The Company had informed the Exchange regarding a Board Meeting scheduled to be held on December 11, 2017 inter alia, to consider and approve Un-audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter & half year ended September 30, 2017. The Company has now informed the Exchange that due to some technical difficulties, the un-audited financial results for the quarter & half year ended September 30, 2017 could not be finalized and approved and the Board of Directors of the Company has decided to adjourn the meeting till December 13, 2017 to finalize the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2017. 13-Dec-2017
Spentex Industries Limited Results Inter alia, to consider and approve Un-audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter & nine months ended December 31, 2017.ᅡᅠ 12-Feb-2018
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 and other business matters 28-May-2018
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results SPENTEX : 31-May-2018 : The Company has informed the Exchange that a Board meeting to be held on May 30, 2018 has been re-scheduled. Further, the Company has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 31, 2018, To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 30-May-2018
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters SPENTEX : 30-May-2018 : The Company had informed the Exchange regarding the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company scheduled to be held on May 28, 2018 To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 and other business matters. Further, the Company has now informed that the Board of Directors has made a few observations on the financial statements and asked for additional information /clarification and given suggestions on financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018. Accordingly, Board has decided to defer the unfinished Agenda items i.e. "Consideration & Approval of Audited Financial Results for the quarter & year ended March 31, 2018" to the next meeting to be held on May 30, 2018. 30-May-2018
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2018 and other business matters 14-Aug-2018
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2018 and other business matters 14-Nov-2018
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2018 13-Feb-2019
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019 and other business matters 28-May-2019
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters SPENTEX : 30-May-2019 : The Company has informed the Exchange that a Board meeting to be held on May 28, 2019 has been re-scheduled. Further, the Company has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 30, 2019, To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019 and other business matters 28-May-2019
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2019 14-Aug-2019
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results SPENTEX : 20-Nov-2019 : The Company has informed the Exchange that a Board meeting to be held on November 14, 2019 has been re-scheduled. Further, the Company has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on November 20, 2019, To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2019 14-Nov-2019
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2019 14-Nov-2019
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024 30-May-2024
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2024 19-Jul-2024
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024 and other business matters 12-Nov-2024
Spentex Industries Limited Financial Results/Other business matters To consider and approve the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024 and other business matters 22-Jan-2025

Share Transfers of Spentex Industries Limited

Company Period Reg.7 Reg.40 Reg7 Bcast Date Reg40 Bcast Date
Spentex Industries Limited 31-MAR-2024 22-Apr-2024 14:20:06 30-Apr-2024 14:00:02
Spentex Industries Limited 30-SEP-2019 23-Nov-2019 13:10:05 24-Nov-2019 14:30:04
Spentex Industries Limited 31-MAR-2019 09-Apr-2019 11:12:59 23-Apr-2019 15:12:07

Voting Results of Spentex Industries Limited

Date of Mtg. Mtg. Type Resolution R. required Total SHs % favour % against
28-JAN-2025 EGM To approve shifting of registered office of the Company from the State of National Capital Territory of New Delhi to the State of Maharashtra at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and consequent alteration to the Memorandum of Association of the Company Special 35929 100 0
28-JAN-2025 EGM To approve material related party transactions with Manjeet Cotton Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2025-26 Ordinary 35929 100 0
28-JAN-2025 EGM To approve shifting of registered office of the Company from the State of National Capital Territory of New Delhi to the State of Maharashtra at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and consequent alteration to the Memorandum of Association of the Company Special 35929 100 0
28-JAN-2025 EGM To approve material related party transactions with Manjeet Cotton Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2025-26 Ordinary 35929 100 0
28-JAN-2025 EGM To approve shifting of registered office of the Company from the State of National Capital Territory of New Delhi to the State of Maharashtra at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and consequent alteration to the Memorandum of Association of the Company Special 35929 100 0
28-JAN-2025 EGM To approve material related party transactions with Manjeet Cotton Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2025-26 Ordinary 35929 100 0
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with Manjeet Global Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with Keshav Ginning and Pressing Factory, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with Man Cott Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with DV Export, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with Sukhmani Cotton Industries, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with Manjeet Fibers Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with DEEGEE COTSYN Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
20-DEC-2024 Postal Ballot Material related party transactions with Satyam Spinners Private Limited, a related party of CLC Industries Limited for the Financial year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Ordinary 35931 99.99 0.01
11-SEP-2024 AGM To consider and adopt the Audited Standalone Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 and the reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon Ordinary 35933 89.19 10.81
11-SEP-2024 AGM To approve powers of the Board under section 180(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 Special 35933 89.19 10.81
11-SEP-2024 AGM To approve the appointment of Mr. Shrutisheel Jhanwar as Whole Time Director and Chief Finance Officer of the Company Ordinary 35933 89.19 10.81
11-SEP-2024 AGM To approve the appointment of Mr. Shrutisheel Jhanwar as Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company Ordinary 35933 89.19 10.81
11-SEP-2024 AGM To regularize the appointment of Mr. Amit Ramanlal Bhandari (DIN: 10666532) as an Independent Director of the Company Ordinary 35933 89.19 10.81
11-SEP-2024 AGM To appoint a Director in the place of Mr. Sanchit Singh Rajpal, who retires by rotation, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment as a director liable to retire by rotation Ordinary 35933 89.19 10.81

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