About 1-2-Taste India Private Limited
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1-2-Taste India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of 1-2-Taste B.V. It operates in the food and beverage distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 20 July 2017 and has been in existence for over 9 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U15549TN2017PTC117698. Its GSTIN is 33AAPCA8337E1ZM (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹80 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹62.34 Lakh. It was formerly known as Akshayam Aquatech Private Limited. It is led by directors Ulaganathan Swarnam and Koudijs Arien Johannes Dirk.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 20 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at No 5 / 5A 1st Floor Valluvar Salai Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600089.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹8.71 Cr, a growth of 74% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹4.68 Lakh (net margin -0.5%) and EBITDA of ₹2.67 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 55% over three years and 94% over five years.
The company has about 16 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: 1-2-Taste. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed by the company. The company has 3 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹44.1 Lakh; the latest was in January 2021. The company has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 19 overdue payments to 12 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website 12taste.com.
Company details
Name history
1-2-Taste India has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as 1-2-Taste India Private Limited, and Akshayam Aquatech Private Limited. The current legal name is 1-2-Taste India Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| 1-2-Taste India Private Limited | Current |
| Akshayam Aquatech Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
1-2-Taste India Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is 12taste.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo 5 / 5A 1st Floor Valluvar Salai Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600089
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Food & Beverage Retail & Distribution
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- Historical financials and ratios
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
1-2-Taste India operates one associated brand: 1-2-Taste. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of taste ingredients, sports nutrition, bakery, and savoury & snacks services | 12taste.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of 1-2-Taste India is manufacturing. In detail, this covers food, beverages and tobacco products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of 1-2-Taste India Private Limited
FY 2025 filings available1-2-Taste India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹8.71 Cr (up 74% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 94% over five years, including 74% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 104% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹2.67 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹4.68 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -0.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of 1-2-Taste India Private Limited
1-2-Taste India has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ulaganathan Swarnam Also directs: Ula Consultancy Services Private Limited | Director | 20 Jan 2018 | 8 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Koudijs Arien Johannes Dirk | Director | 18 Aug 2018 | 8 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
1-2-Taste India Private Limited is audited by MADHU BALAN AND ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MADHU BALAN AND ASSOCIATES | FY 2023 | 011106S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of 1-2-Taste India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
1-2-Taste India Private Limited has 3 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹44.1 Lakh; the latest was in January 2021.
Deals on record (3 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2021 | Funding round | ₹44.1 Lakh | Investors: 1-2 Taste BV |
| Sep 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 1-2 Taste BV Seller: an individual |
| Nov 2018 | Rights issue | ₹37.2 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
1-2-Taste India Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by 1-2-Taste India. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Court case (COS) | Filed by the company against Kailash Shipping Services Pvt Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
1-2-Taste India Private Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 19 overdue payments to 12 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 12)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Osborne Essential Oils | |||
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| an individual supplier | |||
| The Virtual Accountants | |||
| Cec Flavours and Fragrances Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
1-2-Taste India has 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
Employees & EPFO
1-2-Taste India Private Limited has a workforce of 16 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 10, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
1-2-Taste India has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAPCA8337E1ZM | Tamil Nadu | Active | 30 Aug 2018 |
| 33AAPCA8337E1CX | Tamil Nadu | Active | 31 May 2019 |
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Recent activity
1-2-Taste India Private Limited has 6 board changes on record since 2017: 4 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Ulaganathan Karpagavalli ceased to be Director on 08 Sep 2022.
Frequently asked questions
1-2-Taste India is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in food and beverage retail and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 20 July 2017 (9+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15549TN2017PTC117698.
1-2-Taste India has 2 current directors:
- Ulaganathan Swarnam - Director
- Koudijs Arien Johannes Dirk - Director
The latest financial statements of 1-2-Taste India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 20 August 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2018 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of 1-2-Taste India is 33AAPCA8337E1ZM, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active. Other active GSTINs include 33AAPCA8337E1CX (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of 1-2-Taste India is U15549TN2017PTC117698. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
1-2-Taste India has 1 court case on record: 1 filed by the company.
1-2-Taste India was incorporated on 20 July 2017, making it 9+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
1-2-Taste India has 3 deals on record (1 rights issue, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹44.1 Lakh; the latest was in January 2021.
Ulaganathan Karpagavalli ceased to be Director on 08 Sep 2022. Ulaganathan Shreeram ceased to be Director on 08 Sep 2022. Koudijs Arien Johannes Dirk was appointed as Director on 18 Aug 2018. 1-2-Taste India has 6 board changes on record in total.
1-2-Taste India has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 19 overdue payments to 12 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Aug 2023.
1-2-Taste India can be reached through the website 12taste.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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