Mr. Sanjay Agarwal and Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka founded Century Plyboards India Ltd. in January 1982. Plywood, doors, laminates, PVCs, and veneers are all produced, sold, and exported by this Indian company. The company exports its plywood products to more than 20 countries under the Century Ply brand. It was the first business to obtain ISO 9002 accreditation for plywood and veneer. On December 30, 2021, Century Infra, one of its subsidiaries, was established.
Century Plyboards – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Company Name | Century Plyboards (India) Limited |
| Former Name | — (also known as CenturyPly brand) |
| Type | Public Listed Company |
| Industry | Building Materials – Plywood, Laminates & Wood Products |
| Founded / Incorporated | 5 January 1982 (operations began ~1986) |
| Founders | Sajjan Bhajanka, Sanjay Agarwal & Hari Prasad Agarwal |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Core Business | Manufacture & sale of plywood, laminates, decorative veneers, MDF & particle boards |
| Major Products | Plywood (BWR, marine), Laminates, Decorative Veneers, MDF, Particle Boards, Flush Doors |
| Manufacturing Footprint | Multiple plants across India (e.g., Kolkata, Karnal, Guwahati, Hoshiarpur, Kandla, Chennai) |
| Area Served | India & Exports to 20+ countries |
| Market Position | Leading organized plywood & wood products manufacturer (~30% market share) |
| Stock Exchange Listing | BSE & NSE (Ticker: CENTURYPLY) |
| ISIN | INE348B01021 |
| Chairman | Sajjan Bhajanka |
| Managing Director | Sanjay Agarwal |
| Subsidiaries | Century Ply (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (and others / associates) |
| Employees | ~7,396+ (approx.) |
| Notable Innovations | First to introduce borer-proof plywood in India; wide range of certified wood products |
| Official Website | centuryply.com |
Net Worth and Market Cap
As of January 23, 2026, Century Plyboards (India) had a market capitalization or net value of 165 billion. In just a single year, its market capitalization has dropped by -8.44%.
Corporate Leadership
With its headquarters located in Kolkata, India, Century Plyboards (India) Limited was established in 1982. Sajjan Bhajanka and Sanjay Agarwal established Century Plyboard in Kolkata in 1986. Vivek Agarwal is the Chief Operating Officer, Arun Julasaria is the Chief Financial Officer, and Sanjay Agarwal is the Chief Executive Officer.
Overview of Services
Plywood, laminates, decorative veneers, pre-laminated boards, medium density fiber boards (MDF), particle boards, and flush doors are all produced and sold in India by Century Plyboards (India) Limited.
In addition, it trades chemicals and panel goods, supplies pre-engineered doors, fiber cement boards, and PVC sheets, and offers container freight station services. The business exports its goods as well.
Operational Scale
Plywood, Laminate, Plain Particle Board, MDF, CFS Services, and Others are its operating segments. The company offers ornamental laminates, plain and pre-laminated medium density fiber boards, particle boards, blockboard, plywood, veneer, and wood.
The company’s plant, which occupies 6.6 acres, is situated in Bishnupur, close to Joka, Kolkata. At its freshly established facility in Punjab, Century Plyboards began producing MDF (Medium Density Fiber) for commercial use. In addition to opening outlets around India, the company started its manufacturing facilities close to Kolkata, Guwahati, Karnal, Hoshiarpur, Kandla, and Chennai.
