NILESH ENTERPRISES - India

What NILESH ENTERPRISES - India does

Nilesh Enterprise is a Kolkata-based, family-owned screen printing solutions provider founded in 1978 and operating across Eastern India with 47 employees. The company runs two complementary businesses: a distribution arm that holds authorised dealerships for internationally recognised brands of screen printing equipment (M&R Global presses, exposure units and screen-making systems; Cheran Machines stretching clamps, dryers, heat-transfer and sublimation equipment) and consumables (Sefar mesh, Sericol emulsions, Avery Dennison, Archroma, Hubergroup, Zex, Modibond, BlueCoat, MR Ink, Skyscreen, Creofoil, Bludigit, Creative, Jesons); and a manufacturing arm under the wholly-owned Golchha Ink Industries brand that produces proprietary screen printing inks across textile, nylon, school bag, plastic, paper, wood, metal and rigid substrate categories in three quality tiers (Economical, Standard, Superior) with full custom colour matching.

The core technology is rooted in ink chemistry and screen-printing process engineering rather than software. Proprietary formulations include flame-free PP ink that bonds without corona treatment, two-pack epoxy inks for chemical-resistant industrial marking, water-based binder systems for textile substrates, and a custom colour-matching service that takes Pantone references, brand colours or physical swatches. Distributed machinery spans manual and micro-registration presses, pneumatic mesh stretching systems achieving up to 40 N/cm tension, infrared and ceramic flash cure units, conveyor dryers (electric, diesel, gas), and continuous roll-to-roll sublimation transfer presses.

The revenue model combines one-time hardware sales (M&R rotary presses, Cheran equipment), consumables and accessories (mesh, emulsions, chemicals, squeegees, sticker materials, textile decoration materials such as flock, glitter, foil, puff and beads), and branded ink sales from Golchha Ink Industries. Pricing is consultative, negotiated directly with the in-house sales team based on product type, quality tier and order volume, with no publicly disclosed price list. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales out of the Kolkata headquarters, supported by hands-on press-side technical assistance, trade-exhibition participation, content marketing via the company website, and industry association leadership (Vice President East at ASGA, member of ICMMA and SPAI).

Name

NILESH ENTERPRISES - India

Legal name

Nilesh Enterprise

Website

https://nileshenterprise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nilesh Enterprise is a Kolkata-based, family-owned manufacturer and authorised distributor of screen printing inks, equipment and consumables serving garment printers, packaging converters and industrial manufacturers across Eastern India since 1978.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-house Ink Manufacturing (Golchha Ink Industries): Golchha Ink Industries manufactures a comprehensive range of screen printing inks across textile, industrial, and specialty categories, sold under the company's own brand. The range spans Economical, Standard, and Superior quality tiers. Revenue is generated through direct sales to print shops, garment decorators, packaging converters, and industrial manufacturers.
2. Distribution of International Screen Printing Brands: Nilesh Enterprise holds exclusive and authorised dealerships for leading national and international manufacturers of screen printing inks, mesh fabrics, emulsions, squeegees, and ancillary equipment. Brands distributed include Sefar, Archroma, Avery Dennison, Hubergroup, Sericol, Zex, Modibond, and others. Revenue is earned through the markup on distributed products sold to end customers.
3. Screen Printing Equipment & Machinery Sales: Sale of screen printing machinery including M&R Global machines (Copperhead series, Jalapeno, Triloc, Sun Light, Polaris, Omni Kote, Kwik Dry, Kwik Wash, Sonoma Series II) and Cheran Machines (manual printing machines, heat transfer fusing machines, sublimation transfer machines, screen dryers, exposing machines, stretchers). Sold directly to professional printing operations.
4. Consumables, Accessories & Raw Materials: Sale of comprehensive screen printing consumables including screen mesh/bolting cloth, screen making emulsions, screen making chemicals, screen printing inks, printing ink accessories, squeegees, frames, flock powder, glitter, foil, puff, beads, shimmer, sticker materials (gum sheet, adhesive, release paper), and textile decoration materials. Ongoing repeat revenue from professional print shops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nilesh Enterprise is a manufacturer and distributor of screen printing inks, equipment, and consumables for professional printing operations. Through its manufacturing arm Golchha Ink Industries, the company produces a comprehensive range of screen printing inks for textile, industrial, and specialty applications across Economical, Standard, and Superior quality tiers. The company also distributes internationally-branded screen printing machinery (M&R Global, Cheran Machines) and materials (Sefar, Archroma, Avery Dennison, Hubergroup, Sericol).

Product overview

Nilesh Enterprise is a screen printing solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the textile, industrial, and graphics printing industries. The company operates two divisions: a distribution business selling internationally-branded equipment (M&R screen printing presses and exposure units, Cheran machines) and screen printing consumables (meshes, emulsions, chemicals), and a manufacturing division (Golchha Ink Industries) producing proprietary screen printing inks. The core offering spans printing machines (rotary presses, manual presses, heat transfer equipment, flash cure units, dryers), screen making materials (mesh, emulsions, chemicals, instruments), printing inks (formulated for textiles, plastics, paper, metal, wood, footwear, and specialty applications across three quality tiers), and textile decoration materials (flock, glitter, foil, puff, beads, shimmer). The product portfolio also includes sticker raw materials. Customers are served primarily in Eastern India with a focus on garment decorators, packaging converters, and industrial manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golchha Ink Industries: Dedicated manufacturing arm of Nilesh Enterprise, producing a comprehensive range of premium-quality screen printing inks designed for professional printers, garment decorators, packaging converters, and industrial manufacturers. Tagline: Colour. Quality. Trust.

Products and services

• Golchha Ink Industries Screen Printing Inks Comprehensive range of in-house manufactured screen printing inks for textile, nylon, school bag, plastic, paper, wood, metal, and rigid substrate applications across Economical, Standard, and Superior quality tiers, with full custom colour matching. For professional printers, garment decorators, packaging converters, and industrial manufacturers.
• M&R Global Screen Printing Machines Rotary and automatic screen printing presses distributed under authorised dealership for M&R Global, including Copperhead series (Rival, Pro Max, Pro Flex, III Series, Grand, Pro Mini, XP variants), Jalapeno flash cure units, Triloc I Series, Sun Light 2026, Polaris Screen System, Omni Kote, Kwik Dry, Kwik Wash, and Sonoma Series II mesh stretching equipment. For professional garment printers and industrial printing operations.
• Cheran Machines Screen Printing Equipment Range of Cheran screen printing equipment including pneumatic stretching clamps, stirrer motors, screen washers, exposing machines, screen dryers, manual and micro-registration printing machines, flash curers, electric dryers, conveyor curing systems, and heat transfer/sublimation machines. For professional printing operations.
• Screen Mesh / Bolting Cloth Polyester screen mesh available in 25-500 mesh count range, the foundational fabric for screen printing that controls ink deposit and detail resolution. For professional screen printing operations.
• Screen Making Emulsion Light-sensitive emulsion coatings for stencil creation including CTS, SBQ, Diazo, and Water-Resistant formulations for various screen making applications. For professional screen printing setups.
• Screen Making Chemicals Chemicals for screen preparation and reclaiming including Hardener, Degreaser, Decoater, Anti-Ghost Gel, Frame Adhesive, and Green/Brown Lacquer. For screen preparation in professional printing operations.
• Screen Printing Inks (Distributed Brands) Comprehensive range of screen printing inks for various substrates including PVC Matt & Gloss, HD Poly, Flame Free PP, Two Pack Epoxy, Plastisol, Jute Bag, EVA for Footwear, SS Matt, Paper Matt & Gloss, and Wedding Card Inks. For garment printers, packaging converters, industrial manufacturers, footwear makers, and stationery printers.
• Screen Printing Instruments Precision tools including Frames, Squeegees, Spatulas, Tension Meters, and Coating Troughs for professional screen printing operations.
• Printing Ink Accessories Ink modifiers including Pigment Emulsion, Thickener, Fixer/Crosslinker, Softener, Water-Based Binder, and White/Clear Gel (Khadi) for ink formulation. For professional screen printers.
• Textile Decoration Materials Specialty materials including Flock Powder, Flock Sheet, Glitter, Foil, Puff, Beads (Caviar Beads), and Shimmer for dimensional textile effects. For garment decorators and apparel printers.
• Sticker Materials Sticker raw materials including Gum Sheet (face stock), Sticker Adhesive, and Release Paper (liner) for manual and automated label production. For sticker and label producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wide variety of screen printing inks formulated for specific substrates: textile, nylon, school bags, plastics, paper, wood, metal, and rigid substrates
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Avery DennisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNilesh Enterprise partners with Avery Dennison, a globally recognised manufacturer of adhesive materials and graphics products. Avery Dennison awarded Nilesh Enterprise with trophy, certificate and cash voucher for highest sales growth on 5 September 2024 at Ramoji Filmcity, Hyderabad.
• SefarcoreTechnology or IntegrationNilesh Enterprise holds an authorised dealership for Sefar — a globally recognised manufacturer of screen printing mesh fabrics and technical textiles. Sefar mesh is part of the company's core product portfolio for screen preparation.
• ArchromacoreTechnology or IntegrationNilesh Enterprise distributes Archroma products — a global leader in colour and specialty chemicals for the textile and printing industries. Archroma ink and chemical products are part of the company's comprehensive screen printing materials offering.
• HubergroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationNilesh Enterprise holds an authorised dealership for Hubergroup — an international specialist in printing inks and coatings. Hubergroup products extend the company's ink portfolio with additional quality tiers and formulations.
• M&R GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNilesh Enterprise is the authorised distributor for M&R Global screen printing machines in Eastern India. The product line includes the Copperhead series (Rival, Pro Max, Pro Flex, III Series, Grand), Jalapeno flash cure units, Triloc I Series, Sun Light 2026, Polaris Screen System, Omni Kote, Kwik Dry, Kwik Wash, and Sonoma Series II.
• Sericol (Fujifilm Sericol)coreTechnology or IntegrationNilesh Enterprise distributes Sericol products — a well-known brand in screen printing emulsions and inks under the Fujifilm Sericol banner. Sericol emulsions (including CTS, SBQ, water-resistant, and diazo types) are included in the company's screen making materials catalogue.
• Cheran MachinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNilesh Enterprise distributes Cheran Machines — a manufacturer of screen printing equipment including pneumatic stretching clamps, stirrer motors, screen washers, exposing machines, dryers, manual and micro-registration printing machines, flash curers, heat transfer fusing machines, sublimation transfer machines, and roll heat seal machines.
• Asia Screen Gear Association (ASGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNilesh Enterprise holds the position of Vice President (East) of the Asia Screen Gear Association (ASGA), an industry body that advances screen printing technology in India and connects professionals across the sector.
• ICMMA (Indian Custom Made Manufacturers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNilesh Enterprise is a member of the ICMMA, connecting with a nationwide network of printing professionals and industry thought leaders.
• SPAI (Screen Printing Association of India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNilesh Enterprise is a member of SPAI, reflecting its commitment to industry standards, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of printing technology in India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kiwo (Kissel + Wolf): German manufacturer specializing in screen printing stencil-making chemicals, emulsions, and ancillary inks. Direct peer in the screen printing consumables domain, particularly on the screen preparation and emulsion side of Nilesh Enterprise's catalogue.
• Cheran Machines: Indian manufacturer of screen printing equipment including manual and micro-registration printing machines, pneumatic stretching clamps, dryers, and heat transfer machines. A principal supplier to Nilesh Enterprise, Cheran competes and cooperates with Nilesh in the same Indian screen printing equipment market.
• M&R Companies: US-headquartered manufacturer of automatic screen printing presses, dryers, exposure units, and reclaiming equipment. Nilesh Enterprise is M&R's authorized distributor in Eastern India; both companies serve the same screen printing customer base with complementary roles (manufacturer vs. regional distributor/manufacturer).
• Rutland Industries: US-based manufacturer and distributor of screen printing inks, plastisols, and associated screen printing equipment. Direct peer in screen printing consumables manufacturing and distribution to professional printers.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Chemical: World's largest printing ink manufacturer, part of DIC Group, with a major Indian operation. Competes broadly with Nilesh Enterprise across packaging, industrial, and commercial printing ink categories at a global scale.
• Hubergroup: International printing ink and coatings specialist headquartered in Germany with a large Indian footprint through Hubergroup India. An authorized principal of Nilesh Enterprise, Hubergroup is also a direct competitor in commercial and packaging inks.
• Sakata INX: Japanese-headquartered global printing ink manufacturer with operations in India. Competes with Nilesh Enterprise in offset, gravure, and screen printing inks, particularly in packaging and industrial printing segments.
• Nazdar Ink Technologies: US-based manufacturer of screen printing, digital, and textile inks with a comprehensive global product line. Nazdar competes with Nilesh Enterprise in industrial and graphic screen printing inks and is a broad incumbent in the same chemistry domain.
• Marabu GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of screen printing, pad printing, and digital printing inks with global distribution. Marabu competes directly with Golchha Ink Industries in specialty industrial and graphic screen printing inks but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple regions.
• Fujifilm Sericol: Global manufacturer of printing inks including screen and digital inks under the Fujifilm brand. Sericol emulsions are distributed by Nilesh Enterprise in Eastern India, while Fujifilm also competes broadly in the inks market globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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