Fenesta
Fenesta Building Systems, a division of DCM Shriram Limited, manufactures custom uPVC and aluminium windows and doors for Indian residential and institutional customers. It sells through 9 Signature Studios, 400+ partner showrooms, and 20 sales offices across 900+ cities, with international reach into South Asia and Africa.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersGurugram, India
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fenesta does
Fenesta Building Systems is the windows-and-doors division of DCM Shriram Limited, a publicly listed Indian conglomerate (BSE: 523367) with group turnover of Rs 14,264 crore. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Gurugram, Fenesta manufactures custom, precision-engineered uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, alongside designer, hybrid-material, and engineered wooden doors. Its technical platform is built around patented and proprietary features — a patented rain track system, fusion welded joints, a hurricane bar for storm resistance, multi-chambered profiles, and triple/glass glazing options — with products custom-manufactured per order rather than sold from stock.
Fenesta operates a hybrid go-to-market combining 9 company-owned Signature Studios, 400+ authorized partner showrooms, 20 sales support offices, and direct installation teams, reaching 900+ Indian cities and international markets including Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Kenya, and Ghana. Pricing is quote-based (not publicly disclosed), revenue is primarily one-time product sale plus installation, and the customer base is overwhelmingly long-tail residential homeowners with limited institutional exposure (e.g., XLRI, Sheyan International School, Ushasree Tea). The company also runs an architect engagement ecosystem via the Fenesta Ace Club and a nationwide Conclave series that has engaged 1,650+ architects across 1,140+ firms in 25 cities, and in May 2025 it acquired a 53% stake in hardware maker DNV Global for Rs 44 crore to verticalize hardware supply.
Fenesta firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fenesta
- Legal name
- Fenesta Building Systems
- Website
- https://fenesta.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Fenesta Building Systems, a division of DCM Shriram Limited, manufactures custom uPVC and aluminium windows and doors for Indian residential and institutional customers. It sells through 9 Signature Studios, 400+ partner showrooms, and 20 sales offices across 900+ cities, with international reach into South Asia and Africa.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fenesta industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Windows and Doors Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)
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Where Fenesta is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gurugram
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices13 records
Markets served
Fenesta business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- uPVC and Aluminium Windows and Doors Sales: Fenesta generates revenue through the sale of custom-manufactured uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, and Solid Panel Doors. Products are sold directly to consumers and through channel partners. The revenue is primarily one-time product sales with associated installation services.
- Accessories and Add-ons: Fenesta also sells complementary products including mesh, grills, handles, locks, trims, and glass options as part of the window and door product ecosystem.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Quote - uPVC Windows and Doors |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Fenesta product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fenesta manufactures and markets precision-engineered uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, along with solid panel doors, all custom manufactured per order. It provides end-to-end service covering consultation, survey, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and after-sales support.
Product overview
Fenesta is a manufacturer of precision-engineered uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, along with solid panel doors. The product portfolio includes two primary window lines (uPVC Windows and Aluminium Windows) and four door categories (uPVC Doors, Aluminium Doors, Designer Doors, Hybrid Material Doors, and Engineered Wooden Doors). Supporting offerings include ProTec (protective coating), Facade solutions, and comprehensive Accessories (trims, mesh/grills, handles/locks, and glass options). All products are custom manufactured per order and designed for energy efficiency, durability, and weather resistance. Fenesta is a division of DCM Shriram Group with an extrusion plant in Kota and 7 fabrication units across India.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ProTec: Fenesta's product line for protective fenestration solutions
- Fenesta Edge
- Great Facades
Products and services
- uPVC Windows Precision-engineered uPVC windows available in multiple styles including sliding, casement, tilt & turn, combination, villa, bay, fixed, and glass-to-glass configurations. Designed for energy efficiency, noise insulation, and durability for residential and commercial customers.
- Aluminium Windows Aluminium window solutions available in sliding, casement, tilt & turn, large fixed, louvers, and constella configurations. Offers durability, modern aesthetics, and weather resistance.
- uPVC Doors uPVC door range including sliding doors, casement doors, slide & fold doors, lift & slide doors, designer doors, corner slider doors, low threshold slider doors, ultra slim slider doors, and smart slide doors.
- Aluminium Doors Aluminium door solutions including sliding doors, casement doors, slide & fold doors, slimline sliders, corner slider doors, lift & slide doors, swing doors, large slider doors, and super luxury bi-fold doors.
- Designer Doors Premium designer door collection offering aesthetic appeal with various design options for residential and commercial applications.
- Hybrid Material Doors Internal door solutions combining multiple material properties for enhanced performance and aesthetics.
- Engineered Wooden Doors Engineered wooden door solutions offering the look of natural wood with enhanced durability and stability.
- ProTec Protective coating or finishing solution for windows and doors, enhancing durability and weather resistance.
- Facade Facade solutions for building exteriors, providing architectural aesthetics and weather protection.
- Accessories Complete range of window and door accessories including trims, mesh, grills, handles, locks, and glass options.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5+ million windows installed across India
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Fenesta
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Fenesta technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Fenesta partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DNV GlobalcoreFenesta, a division of DCM Shriram, acquired a 53% stake in DNV Global for Rs 44 crore to expand its business with a focus on hardware integration and product development. The deal included subscribing to new equity and buying shares from existing shareholders, aiming to enhance supply chain capabilities and innovation. DNV Global had a last fiscal turnover of Rs 60 crore.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fenesta competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aparna Venster (Aparna Enterprises): Indian manufacturer of uPVC windows and doors with in-house profile extrusion and fabrication, competing directly with Fenesta for residential and institutional fenestration projects.
- AIS Windows (Asahi India Glass): Integrated uPVC and aluminium windows-and-doors business of a leading Indian glass major, offering end-to-end design-to-install solutions that overlap directly with Fenesta's core offering.
- Encraft India: Indian uPVC windows and doors brand serving residential and commercial customers, competing in the same custom-fenestration segment as Fenesta.
- Prominance Windows: Hyderabad-based uPVC and aluminium windows and doors manufacturer with pan-India dealer distribution, a close domestic competitor to Fenesta.
- NCL Wintech India: Manufacturer of uPVC windows and doors and profiles in India, competing in the same building-materials fenestration category as Fenesta.
Broad incumbents
- Reynaers Aluminium: Global aluminium window, door, and facade systems provider active in India; overlaps with Fenesta's aluminium and facade lines but operates as a systems supplier across many fabricators.
- Schüco International: Large German aluminium and PVC window/door and facade systems maker with premium positioning; overlaps Fenesta's high-end fenestration and facade offering globally.
- JELD-WEN: Global manufacturer of windows and interior/exterior doors across wood, vinyl, and composite materials, a broad incumbent in the same product category as Fenesta.
Others
- VEKA India: Supplier of uPVC window and door profile systems to fabricators in India; adjacent supplier that enables competitors and overlaps with Fenesta's uPVC segment.
- Deceuninck: Global uPVC profile and window-systems manufacturer supplying fabricators; an enabling/adjacent player intersecting Fenesta's uPVC fenestration category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fenesta social profiles
Digital presenceFenesta financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fenesta leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Fenesta subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Fenesta funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Fenesta M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Fenesta
What does Fenesta do?
Fenesta manufactures and markets precision-engineered uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, along with solid panel doors, all custom manufactured per order. It provides end-to-end service covering consultation, survey, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and after-sales support.
Is Fenesta a public or private company?
Fenesta is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Fenesta founded?
Fenesta was founded in 2003. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Fenesta based?
Fenesta is headquartered in Gurugram, India, in the Asia region.
How does Fenesta make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. uPVC and Aluminium Windows and Doors Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Add-ons.
Who are Fenesta's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aparna Venster (Aparna Enterprises), AIS Windows (Asahi India Glass), Encraft India, Prominance Windows and NCL Wintech India. Broad incumbents are Reynaers Aluminium, Schüco International and JELD-WEN. Others are VEKA India and Deceuninck.
Does Fenesta have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fenesta.
What industry is Fenesta in?
Fenesta's product category is Windows and Doors Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAE, Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters. Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.