Our Story

About Celica Group

An Integrated Enterprise Fostering Global Business Growth, Community Engagement, and Strong Partnerships, Committed to Innovation and Excellence in Every Sector We Serve.

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Empowering Aspirations & Dreams

Established in the 1980s, Celica Group, referred to as ‘We’, ‘Our Company’ or simply ‘Celica’, embarked on its journey with a motto — To empower countless aspirations and dreams. As an entity, we take pride in our heritage, which spans four decades marked by Trust, Growth, and Empowerment. Over the past forty years, we have navigated various challenges that have given us invaluable lessons and added to our wealth of expertise and experience.

Mr. Mayank Poddar

From The Chairman’s Desk
Guiding Vision, Leadership, Excellence Embodied.

Mr. Mayank Poddar, the Group’s founder, initially focused his endeavors on hire purchase/lease-financing and real estate development. With time, the Group evolved into a diversified conglomerate, encompassing various industry verticals such as automobile dealership, property management, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. We remain consistently open to exploring novel markets and ventures. It is worth noting that the name ‘Celica’ finds its origins in the Latin word ‘celestial’ which means intriguingly. In line with its etymology, our business strategy has consistently been marked by a strong dedication to achieving outstanding results through our products and services.

The Celica Group was pivotal in promoting Magma Fincorp, a well-established player in the BFSI sector, encompassing asset finance, affordable home finance, and general insurance services (through a joint venture). Magma, with a widespread presence across India and 325 branches, emerged as a thriving NBFC that diligently served the semi-urban and rural regions of the country with a sincere vision and resolute determination. At its zenith, Magma extended its services to over four million customers, maintained a workforce of over 10,000 employees, and efficiently managed assets under management (AUM) totaling ₹ 20,000 Crores. In 2021, the majority ownership of Magma was cquired by the Poonawalla Group, a strategic move that unlocked significant value for all stakeholders involved.

The Celica Group is deeply committed to transforming lives by empowering individuals to pursue their dreams. Our deep dedication drives us to continuously set benchmarks by delivering extraordinary value and an unparalleled service experience for our team members and clients.

Vision

To achieve YOY growth while creating value for all stakeholders.

Mission

Earn trust through impeccable quality and commitment, building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Transparency

We do business ethically. As we evolve, we become more transparent in our dealings with our employees and customers and maintain cordial relations with all.

Teamwork

We work together to uphold the Group’s interests first. We collaborate between businesses and functions to ensure seamless delivery of services to all our stakeholders.

Sincerity

We work with utmost sincerity, care for our community and help people evolve.

Responsive

We value relationships and earn our customers’ trust in alignment with our promises.

Understanding

We understand our customers’ needs and offer customized solutions, ensuring quality and excellence.

Values - Trust

Our Commitment to Integrity, Reliability, and Lasting Partnerships.

Meet Our Board

Dynamic Leaders at Celica Group's Helm, Driving Innovation and Excellence Across Our Operations.

Mr. Mayank Poddar

Mr. Adarsh Tulshan

Mr. Kalyan Bose

Mr. Vivek Punjabi

Mr. Sudhir Mundhra

Mr. Arvind Sukhani

Mr. Sandeep Gupta

Innovate & Collaborate for Progress

Every Indian has the aspiration to grow and achieve a certain standard of living; acquire a lifestyle. We at Celica have always believed that we play a vital role.