CenturyPly vs Greenply 2026: Price, Grades, Warranty and Which to Buy
Neither brand wins every job. CenturyPly publishes national MRPs (Club Prime ₹171, Sainik 710 ₹122 per sq ft incl. GST), while Greenply prices through dealers; for kitchens, compare Club Prime with IS 710 Greenply 710 Marine.
Last updated: . Prices, grades, warranties and standards checked against centuryply.com and greenply.com product pages and BIS standards.
CenturyPly vs Greenply: quick answer (November 2026)
Neither brand wins every job, so choose by grade, warranty and delivered price. CenturyPly (Century Plyboards (India) Limited, often searched as Century Ply) publishes one national MRP including GST: ₹171 per sq ft for 19mm Club Prime and ₹122 per sq ft for Sainik 710. Greenply (Greenply Industries Limited) lists indicative rates excluding tax; its April 2026 guide puts 19mm Greenply 710 Marine at ₹125.46, unit and tax unstated. For kitchens, compare Club Prime (30-year warranty) with Greenply 710 Marine (IS 710, 25 years).
| Point | CenturyPly | Greenply |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Century Plyboards (India) Limited | Greenply Industries Limited |
| How prices are published | National MRP including GST on product pages | Indicative rate per sq ft, excluding taxes, varying by location |
| Published reference price | Club Prime ₹171 per sq ft (19mm); Sainik 710 ₹122 per sq ft; both incl. GST | 19mm Greenply 710 Marine ₹125.46; 19mm Greenply Gold ₹134 (April 2026 guide, unit and tax not stated) |
| IS 710 marine series | Club Prime (marked "ISI 710 compliant") | Greenply 710 Marine, Greenply Gold 2.0 |
| Entry waterproof series | Sainik 710: IS 303 BWP, 10-year warranty | Greenply Ecotec 710: BWP grade; product pages name no IS number |
| MR series | Win MR, Sainik MR: 5-year warranty | Ecotec MR, Absolute MR: IS 303, 5-year warranty |
| Top-tier warranty | Architect Ply: 10-year Total Cover, then lifetime standard warranty | Green Club 700: lifetime, 7X money back on manufacturing defects |
| Emission claim | "E0 emission compliant" (Club Prime, Architect Ply) | E0 across the Green range; CARB on product pages |
CenturyPly vs Greenply series mapped by grade
Both brands cover the common grades but name them differently, so compare series by the standard printed on the sheet, not by brand tier. IS 303:2024 covers MR, BWR and BWP general purpose plywood; IS 710:2024 covers marine plywood. BWP under IS 303 and marine under IS 710 are not the same thing.
| Grade or type | What the standard or label means | CenturyPly series | Greenply series |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR (IS 303) | 3-hour soak at 60°C, three cycles | Win MR, Sainik MR | Ecotec MR, Absolute MR, Green MR 303 |
| BWR (IS 303) | 8-hour boil plus 16-hour dry, three cycles | Check with dealer | Ecotec BWR (IS 303, per a Greenply blog post) |
| BWP | 72-hour boil test (IS 303) | Sainik 710 (IS 303 BWP); Classic Marine (BWP grade, IS number not named) | Greenply Ecotec 710, Green Absolute BWP, Green Club Flexiply (BWP grade; IS number not named on product pages) |
| Marine (IS 710) | 72-hour boil, glue shear minimums, preservative treatment | Club Prime ("ISI 710 compliant"); Architect Ply is called BWP marine grade, IS number not named | Greenply 710 Marine, Greenply Gold 2.0 (both "IS 710 certified") |
| Structural (IS 10701) | Listed by Greenply as structural grade | Check with dealer | Green Club 700, Green Club 500 |
| Fire retardant (IS 5509) | BIS standard for fire retardant plywood | Club Prime and Architect Ply list fire retardant properties as per IS 5509 | Green Platinum (IS 5509 certified) |
| Flexible | Product type, not a separate grade | Check with dealer | Green Club Flexiply, 4mm to 12mm |
| Calibrated | Product feature, not a separate grade | Check with dealer | Greenply Gold 2.0 lists "Calibrated" |
"Check with dealer" means no separate series for that type appeared on the brand's product pages on 3 November 2026; it does not mean the product is unavailable.
The "710" naming trap
CenturyPly's Sainik 710 page says the board complies with IS 303 BWP (general purpose plywood); "710" is part of the name. If a drawing says IS 710 marine for a sink base or vanity, ask for Club Prime, Greenply 710 Marine or Gold 2.0, and check that IS 710 is printed on the sheet. Greenply's blog posts call Ecotec 710 IS 710, but its product pages name no standard, so read that stamp too. Read why BWP and marine plywood are not the same.
CenturyPly vs Greenply price in November 2026
CenturyPly is easier to budget because it prints a national MRP including GST; Greenply publishes indicative rates and dated guides, so its final price comes from the dealer.
What CenturyPly publishes
The Club Prime e-shop page lists an MRP of ₹171 per unit including GST, where a unit is about 929 sq cm (1 sq ft) of 19mm board, under a "One India One Price" policy. The Sainik 710 page lists ₹122 per unit including GST and says the price is uniform across India; it does not name the thickness. At 32 sq ft per 8x4 sheet, that works out to about ₹5,472 for Club Prime and ₹3,904 for Sainik 710 (PlyPrice estimate, method: published rate multiplied by 32).
CenturyPly's own posts show the Sainik 710 price trend:
| CenturyPly source and date | Sainik 710 price stated | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Blog post, 15 February 2022 | ₹105 per unit | 19mm, including GST |
| Blog post, 20 November 2023 | ₹109 per unit | GST not stated |
| Blog post, 30 April 2026 | ₹119 per unit | Including GST |
| Product page, 3 November 2026 | ₹122 per unit | Including GST |
What Greenply publishes
Greenply's product pages show one indicative rate per sq ft, exclusive of taxes and varying by location, without naming the thickness: on 3 November 2026, ₹60 for Greenply 710 Marine, ₹67 for Green Platinum and ₹76 for Green Club 700. The ₹60 marine figure matches the 6mm row of Greenply's April 2026 guide (₹60.18), so do not read these as 19mm prices.
Greenply's April 2026 marine price guide is the better thickness reference, though it states neither unit nor tax basis:
| Thickness | Greenply 710 Marine (April 2026 guide) | Ratio to the 19mm figure |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | ₹60.18 | About 48% |
| 12mm | ₹87.72 | About 70% |
| 19mm | ₹125.46 | 100% |
| 25mm | ₹193.80 | About 154% |
Use these steps as a rough check on Greenply marine quotes; for other series, ask for the dealer's thickness-wise rate card.
What changed in 2026
Resin chemical costs rose in March and April 2026; CenturyPly raised prices about 7% in April 2026 and Greenply about 4-5%. GST on plywood stays at 18%. PlyPrice's verified 2026 band for branded BWP or marine plywood in 18-19mm is ₹120-175 per sq ft, which puts Sainik 710 near the lower end and Club Prime near the top. See the plywood price per sq ft guide and the 2026 price forecast.
Warranty compared: years, cover and registration
CenturyPly's distinctive offer is Total Cover, which pays for furniture damage, not just the board, for 10 years on premium series; Greenply's top series promise lifetime cover with money-back multiples.
| Series | Brand | Warranty as stated by the brand |
|---|---|---|
| Architect Ply | CenturyPly | Total Cover for 10 years, then lifetime standard warranty |
| Club Prime | CenturyPly | 30 years: Total Cover for 10 years (register within 90 days), then 20 years on the plywood only |
| Classic Marine | CenturyPly | 25 years |
| Sainik 710 | CenturyPly | 10 years |
| Win MR, Sainik MR | CenturyPly | 5 years |
| Green Club 700 | Greenply | Lifetime, 7X money back on manufacturing defects |
| Green Club 500 | Greenply | Lifetime, 5X money back on manufacturing defects |
| Greenply Gold 2.0 | Greenply | 30 years |
| Green Platinum | Greenply | 30 years on manufacturing defects (features list); the page also mentions lifetime |
| Greenply 710 Marine | Greenply | 25 years on manufacturing defects |
| Greenply Ecotec 710 | Greenply | 10 years in a June 2026 Greenply post; the Ecotec range page cites 180 months |
| Absolute MR, Ecotec MR 303 | Greenply | 5 years on manufacturing defects |
CenturyPly says Total Cover reimburses plywood, laminates or veneers, adhesives, labour and transport when a manufacturing defect is confirmed. Greenply links its full terms to greenplywarranty.com. Either way, keep the invoice naming series and thickness and photograph the sheet stamp; warranties cover manufacturing defects, not a wrong grade in a wet zone. See the plywood warranty guide.
Emission, termite and fire claims, as each brand states them
Both brands make emission, termite and fire claims with different labels; read the stamp and ask for certificates.
Formaldehyde emission
CenturyPly lists Club Prime and Architect Ply as "E0 emission compliant". Greenply says all Green products adhere to E0, and pages such as Green Club 700 and Greenply 710 Marine list "zero formaldehyde emission" and CARB certification. IS 303 defines only E1 and E2 classes; E0 is a brand claim tested to other standards. For a child's room or a sealed air-conditioned bedroom, ask for the emission test report. See the certifications explainer.
Termite and borer
CenturyPly marks Sainik 710, Win MR, Sainik MR and Architect Ply as borer and termite proof, and credits GLP technology on Classic Marine. Greenply cites TermiVax technology and preservative treatment as per IS 5539 on series such as Greenply 710 Marine and Green Club 500. Ground-floor rooms in termite-prone areas still need soil treatment. See how termite-resistant plywood works.
Fire and surface claims
CenturyPly lists fire retardant properties as per IS 5509 on Club Prime and Architect Ply (its Firewall name), plus a ViroKill antiviral claim. Greenply lists Green Platinum as IS 5509 certified. If a fit-out specifies IS 5509, ask for the licence and test report; see the fire retardant plywood guide.
Product breadth and availability
Both are national, multi-category brands, so your practical choice usually depends on which series your local dealer stocks.
| Point | CenturyPly (about page) | Greenply (about page) |
|---|---|---|
| Categories listed | Doors, plywood, laminates, veneers, MDF and particle board | Plywood and blockboard, doors, veneers, MDF and board, speciality plywood, PVC laminate, wooden flooring |
| Manufacturing listed | Eight Indian locations, including Chennai, Kandla, Karnal and Guwahati | Five units: Tizit, Rajkot, Kriparampur, Vadodara and Sandila |
| Find a dealer | CenturyPly dealer locator; the CenturyPromise app also lists dealer contacts | Greenply dealer finder by state and city; Greenply says it is available in all states |
| Buying online | E-shop lists Club Prime at the MRP | Enquiry form, then dealers |
In coastal cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata, and through a heavy monsoon, the grade matters more than the brand. Ask whether the exact series and thickness is in stock, store sheets flat and off a damp floor, and edge-band every cut panel. Weighing a regional maker or an online seller too? See Saburi plywood price and grades and Plyneer plywood price and review.
Which to buy: CenturyPly or Greenply, by job
Pick the grade for the room first, then compare each brand's series in that grade.
| Job | Grade to ask for | CenturyPly option | Greenply option | What decides it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom wardrobe, dry city | MR (IS 303) | Win MR or Sainik MR, 5 years | Ecotec MR or Absolute MR, 5 years | Delivered price; step up to BWP in coastal or monsoon-heavy cities |
| Kitchen carcass and sink base | IS 710 marine for the sink base | Club Prime, 30 years | Greenply 710 Marine (25 years) or Gold 2.0 (30 years) | Whether you want furniture-cost cover (Total Cover) or a longer board-only term |
| Bathroom vanity | IS 710 marine, all edges sealed | Club Prime | Greenply 710 Marine | Either meets the grade; compare delivered price |
| Budget build | BWP for wet zones, MR for dry rooms | Sainik 710 at ₹122 per sq ft incl. GST, 10 years | Ecotec 710 (BWP grade) or Ecotec MR | Sainik 710's national price is easy to verify; check the IS number on either stamp |
| Premium build | Top series | Architect Ply: Total Cover 10 years, then lifetime; E0 claim | Green Club 700: IS 10701 structural, lifetime with 7X money back; CARB | Which warranty structure you value more |
Greenply or Century for kitchen? Use IS 710 marine plywood from either brand for the sink base and the cabinets beside it, and BWP or marine for the rest. The kitchen cabinet guide, the wardrobe guide and MR vs BWR vs BWP cover grade and thickness room by room.
How to compare two dealer quotes fairly
Convert both quotes to rupees per sq ft including GST, for the same series, standard, thickness and size.
- Same standard: Club Prime against Greenply 710 Marine is IS 710 against IS 710. Sainik 710 (IS 303 BWP) against Greenply 710 Marine is not like for like.
- Same thickness: 18mm and 19mm are different products; measure a sheet at delivery.
- Same area: divide the sheet price by 32 for an 8x4 sheet and by 28 for a 7x4 sheet.
- Same tax basis: CenturyPly's MRP includes GST and Greenply's page rates exclude taxes; multiply any ex-GST figure by 1.18.
- Same extras: ask for transport, loading, unloading and cutting charges in writing.
- Same paperwork: the invoice should name the series, thickness and quantity, with a warranty card or registration route.
For example, CenturyPly's ₹122 Sainik 710 rate equals ₹3,904 for an 8x4 sheet, GST included. A quote above a brand's published MRP for the same series and thickness deserves a question.
How to buy and verify CenturyPly or Greenply plywood
Verify licence, standard and paperwork before delivery.
- ISI mark and CM/L number: the ISI mark has been mandatory on plywood since 28 February 2025 (phased for small and micro units). Check that the CM/L number (CM/L- followed by 10 digits) is valid in the BIS Care app (Verify Licence Details) or on Manak Online (Status of Licence), and that it covers the standard printed on the sheet.
- Standard matches the job: IS 710 for marine use, IS 303 BWP, BWR or MR otherwise.
- Brand checks: for CenturyPly, scan the label QR code in the CenturyPromise app and register Club Prime within 90 days for Total Cover. For Greenply, read the terms on greenplywarranty.com and keep the invoice.
- Edge and core: look for gaps or overlaps in the core veneers, lifting at edges and uneven thickness across the four corners.
- Delivered price: get one written figure for series, thickness, size, quantity, GST, transport and cutting.
See how to check the ISI mark and CM/L number and how to spot counterfeit plywood.
Comparing quotes for CenturyPly or Greenply? Browse verified plywood dealers on PlyPrice and ask two of them to quote the same series, thickness and size.
FAQs
Which is better, Century Ply or Greenply?
Neither is better for every job. Both publish IS 303 and IS 710 series, long warranties on premium lines and low-emission claims. Match the series to your room's grade, then compare warranty terms and delivered price.
Is Greenply cheaper than CenturyPly?
It depends on the series and city. CenturyPly publishes national MRPs including GST (₹171 per sq ft for 19mm Club Prime, ₹122 for Sainik 710), while Greenply's rates exclude taxes and vary by location. Compare quotes for the same thickness and standard, converted to per sq ft including GST.
Greenply or Century for kitchen: which plywood should I use?
For the sink base and wet zones, use IS 710 marine plywood: CenturyPly Club Prime, or Greenply 710 Marine or Gold 2.0. Club Prime adds 10 years of Total Cover for furniture costs; Greenply 710 Marine carries 25 years on manufacturing defects. Seal every cut edge either way.
Is CenturyPly Sainik 710 marine plywood?
CenturyPly's Sainik 710 page says it complies with IS 303 BWP (general purpose plywood); "710" is part of the name. It is a boiling water proof grade with a 10-year warranty at ₹122 per sq ft including GST. If a drawing specifies IS 710 marine, choose a series that carries IS 710, such as Club Prime.
Which brand gives the longer plywood warranty?
Both offer lifetime cover on top series: Architect Ply (10-year Total Cover, then lifetime) and Green Club 700 (lifetime, 7X money back on manufacturing defects). In the IS 710 tier, Club Prime has 30 years and Greenply 710 Marine 25 years. Registration rules differ, so read the terms first.
Are CenturyPly and Greenply prices the same in every city?
CenturyPly states one price across India for Club Prime and Sainik 710. Greenply's product pages say its prices exclude taxes and vary by location. Transport, cutting and dealer discounts still change the final bill.
Do CenturyPly and Greenply make E0 plywood?
CenturyPly lists Club Prime and Architect Ply as E0 emission compliant, and Greenply says its Green range adheres to E0. E0 is a brand claim tested to standards outside BIS, since IS 303 defines E1 and E2 classes only. Ask for the test report if emissions matter for your room.
Sources and method: brand facts, prices and warranties come from each brand's own product, about and blog pages, including the CenturyPly Club Prime e-shop page, the CenturyPly Sainik 710 page, the Greenply 710 Marine page and Greenply's April 2026 marine price guide. Grade tests come from BIS standards IS 303:2024 and IS 710:2024 (Bureau of Indian Standards). Market bands are PlyPrice's verified 2026 bands for 18-19mm plywood, and per-sheet figures are PlyPrice estimates (method: published rate per sq ft multiplied by 32 sq ft). Prices are indicative, checked on 3 November 2026, and vary by city, dealer, brand series, thickness and order size.
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