
Nitco Tiles Franchise
Listed tile and marble maker; franchise showrooms 500-4,500+ sq ft, 'starts from Rs 10 lakh'; fee, commission and term not published.
Nitco Tiles franchise at a glance (terms checked Nov 2026)
Investment
Not published
The brand doesn't publish its investment
Ongoing take
Commission
Franchise fee
No franchise fee
All-in investment incl. building on own land (Gujarat flagship): âš2 Cr
Payback
6â18 months
Brand's own claim
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
- Believable payback: 6â18-month payback claimed
Outlets
Not published
What we couldn't verify
- âĸ Outlet closures
- âĸ Franchisee satisfaction
- âĸ Disputes with franchisees
- âĸ Profit or loss
Ask before you sign
- Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit â a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- Ask for every upfront payment in writing â deposit, onboarding, equipment or stock â and which parts are refundable.
- Ask exactly how your margin or commission is calculated, when it's paid, and whether the brand can change it.
Franchise terms checked against Nitco's official franchisee page on 15 Nov 2026. Figures marked * aren't published by the brand â they come from other published sources or our own estimate, and aren't verified.
Investment Breakdown
Per franchisorBrand-stated, indicative; breakdown not published.
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Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by Nitco Tiles.
Ways to Partner with Nitco Tiles
2 partner models published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Franchise showroom (NITCO Look / Le Studio Express)
- Investment
- âš0
- Space
- 500 sq ft â 4,500 sq ft
- Royalty / margin
- â
- Territory
- â
- Who it suits
- â
Page lists small, mid, large and flagship formats from 500 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft and above, and says investment "starts from Rs 10 lakh". No fee, royalty or commission rate or term published.
Gujarat flagship (own 10,000 sq ft)
- Investment
- âš2 Cr â âš2.5 Cr
- Space
- From 10,000 sq ft
- Royalty / margin
- Commission, category-wise, credited monthly on POS billing; rate not published
- Territory
- One flagship per Gujarat city; Ahmedabad and Surat 4 each
- Who it suits
- Own land or showroom of 10,000 sq ft or more
Page says Rs 2-2.5 crore all-in including the building on the partner's land; NITCO says it co-invests Rs 50 lakh per store and owns the stock. Figures are described as indicative and final terms are set in the agreement.
What Nitco Tiles Says You Can Earn
Brand claimNitco Tiles's own claim â no evidence given. These are not FranchiseChuno's estimates or a promise of earnings; ask existing franchisees what they actually make.
- PaybackMonths until cumulative profit equals what you invested.
- 6 months â 18 months
Nitco's franchisee page claims "Recover your investment within 6 months to 1.5 years". No sample P&L, sales or margin is published to support it.
Reputation & News
1 red flag to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Nitco Tiles â summarised by us, with every source linked.
- Legal / regulatory¡ 2026-08-12
Rs 170 crore DGFT penalty confirmed on appeal; no provision made
The FY2025-26 annual report discloses a Rs 170 crore penalty over export obligations, confirmed by the DGFT appellate bench. NITCO says it has legal advice that the order is bad in law and has not provided for it. The auditor flags it as an emphasis of matter without modifying the opinion.
Source: NITCO Annual Report 2025-26 (auditor's report, Note 38) (the brand's own site) - Legal / regulatory¡ 2026-08-12
Pending insolvency petition and DRT recovery matter
The company discloses a section 9 petition at NCLT Mumbai (pre-admission, contested as a disputed debt) and a DRT recovery certificate for Rs 73.54 crore awaited. Earlier lender proceedings were settled through the 2024-25 restructuring.
Source: NITCO Annual Report 2025-26 (directors' report) (the brand's own site) - regulatory¡ 2025-01-28
Authum told the exchanges it was allotted 11.25 crore NITCO shares under the restructuring
In a stock exchange disclosure dated 28 January 2025, Authum Investment & Infrastructure said it was allotted 11,25,00,000 equity shares of NITCO under a binding restructuring agreement dated 22 October 2024, making NITCO its associate company. The filing also gives NITCO's net worth at 31 March 2024 as negative Rs 502.21 crore.
Source: Authum Investment & Infrastructure, Regulation 30 disclosure to BSE/NSE/CSE, 28 Jan 2025 - Franchisee view¡ 2026-11-12
Partner testimonials published by NITCO
Five partner testimonials (e.g. JP Brothers, Jyoti Taps N Tiles, Shree Jee Tiles) praise product quality and support. They are published by the brand, are mostly from dealer-style partners and give no financial detail.
Source: Nitco franchisee page (the brand's own site)
Key Terms at Nitco Tiles
The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit â read these before the fee.
- Stock & returns
- Gujarat page says stock is held and owned by NITCO, so zero inventory sits on the partner's books; applies to that route only.
- Payments to the brand
- Gujarat page says partner commission is category-wise and credited monthly on POS billing; no rate is published.
- Other terms
- Fee, royalty or commission rate, agreement term, renewal, exit and transfer terms are not published on either page; Gujarat page says final terms are set in the franchise agreement.
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance â read before you sign.
Agreement Type
Not specifiedContract Duration
âRenewal Available
âTerritory Exclusivity
âNon-Compete Clause
âExit Clause
âWho Can Apply for Nitco Tiles
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
- Property (Gujarat flagship): Own land or showroom of 10,000 sq ft or moreRequired
- Property (general formats): High-visibility location recommended; 500 to 4,500+ sq ft by formatPreferred
About the Brand
Brand USP
Listed Indian maker selling tiles, marble and mosaics, per its own pages, through dealers and NITCO Look / Le Studio Express franchise stores.
Why invest in Nitco Tiles?
Nitco Tiles by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure89 India + 1 Nepal; 74; 143; 80+
Franchise stores (brand pages differ) ¡ 2026-11-12
Brand claim650+ (franchisee page), 380 direct + 1,800 sub-dealers (Our Story), 750+ (Gujarat page)
Dealers (brand pages differ) ¡ 2026-11-12
Brand claimRs 539.7 crore (incl. Rs 58.4 crore real estate)
Standalone revenue from operations FY2025-26 ¡ 2026-03-31
Company filingNitco Tiles Outlet Network
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New franchise stores launched in FY2025-26 | 20 | â | â | â |
By channel ¡ 2026-11-12
- Sub-dealers (Our Story page)1,800
- Direct dealers (Our Story page)380
- Franchisee stores across India and Nepal (Our Story page; differs)143
- Franchise stores, India (franchisee page headline)89
- Dealer stores (Gujarat page; dealers are not franchise stores; text elsewhere says 80+ stores in India and Nepal)83
- Franchise stores India and Nepal (About text on same page; differs from 89+1)74
- Le Studio experience centres listed on Exclusive Showrooms page (recounted)9
By country ¡ 2026-11-12
Franchise stores, Nepal (franchisee page): 1 outlets ¡ 2026-11-12 ¡ nitco.in
Cities with Outlets
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Company Financials
Parent / group levelThese figures are for the parent company, not this brand alone â separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY26)
âš481.29 Cr
Source: NITCO Limited standalone statement of profit and loss FY2025-26 (annual report): 'Tiles and other related products' revenue Rs 481.29 crore; total revenue from operations Rs 539.71 crore incl. Rs 58.42 crore real estate JDA advance
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle â talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Health Check
What Nitco Tiles's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts â the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.
- Paid-up capital
- âš390.52 Cr
- Auditor
- M M Nissim & Co LLP
Source: NITCO Annual Report 2025-26 (directors' report, auditor's report, notes) and nitco.in; MCA21, GST portal, IBBI, IP India and e-Daakhil not read (checked 2026-11-12)
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Nitco Tiles Financials Over Time
Figures for the parent company, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: NITCO Limited standalone, Annual Report 2025-26 comparatives (revenue Rs 311.77 crore; loss Rs 736.21 crore after exceptional items of Rs 461.85 crore) ¡ NITCO Limited standalone, Annual Report 2025-26 (revenue from operations Rs 539.71 crore incl. Rs 58.42 crore real estate; profit after tax Rs 34.22 crore)
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle â talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Profile
The legal entity behind the brand, its leadership, and its official channels.
- Registered name
- NITCO Limited
- Company type
- Public limited company
- CIN
- L26920MH1966PLC016547
- Incorporated
- 1966-07-25
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Leadership
- VVivek Prannath TalwarChairman and Managing Director
Social presence
Company details source: NITCO Annual Report 2025-26 (cover/notice page and Note 1: CIN L26920MH1966PLC016547; incorporated 25 July 1966; shares listed on NSE and BSE). MCA21 master data not read.
Nitco Tiles Timeline
1953
Brand started by Pran Nath Talwar (brand's account)
Company incorporated 25 July 1966.
2020-01-27
Lockout at Alibaug tiles unit
Later settled with most workers; 3 cases pending at labour court.
2024-25
Debt restructuring with Authum Investment & Infrastructure
Annual report: sustainable debt repaid, a large part converted to equity, fresh funds raised via preferential allotment; exceptional loss of Rs 461.85 crore in FY2024-25.
2025-09-06
Infomerics assigns IVR BB+/stable (non-convertible debentures / redeemable preference shares)
Bank facility rating withdrawn.
2025-26
20 new franchise stores opened
In Bihar, Karnataka, Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Uttarakhand.
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Nitco Tiles looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- âĸInvestment below the Home Improvement & Building medianMidpoint âš0 L vs a category median of âš28.5 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
- âBrand operating for 73 yearsFounded in 1953. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
Data completeness
64%
- â Terms checked against the brand's own page
- â Published investment (not an estimate)
- â Franchise fee
- â Royalty
- â ROI or payback claim
- â Agreement term
- â Training details
- â Outlet cities verified
- â Company financials
- â Legal entity
- â News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Nitco Tiles does and doesn't publish.
- 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit â a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- 2Ask for every upfront payment in writing â deposit, onboarding, equipment or stock â and which parts are refundable.
- 3Ask exactly how your margin or commission is calculated, when it's paid, and whether the brand can change it.
- 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 6Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 7Visit 2â3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.
Running the outletSpace, staff, launch steps, training, support and who does whatShowHide
Operations Required
What you'll need on the ground to run this franchise day-to-day.
Area Required
500 - 4,500 sq ft
Staff Needed
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Setup Time
â
Owner Involvement
â
Best Locations
Not published
Business Type
Not published
Training & Support
What the brand provides to help you launch and run your franchise.
Operations Manual
Step-by-step playbook for running the outlet
Supply Chain Support
Vendor sourcing, inventory & logistics
Technology / POS
Billing, inventory, and management software
Marketing Support
National & local marketing campaigns
Launch Support
Pre-opening setup and grand-opening assistance
Ongoing Field Support
Regular visits and operational coaching
Training Programme
Ongoing Support
What Nitco Tiles franchisees say
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