
About Functional Foods Private Limited
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Functional Foods Private Limited is a private limited company based in Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu, India, recognised as a startup by DPIIT. It operates in the non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 26 July 2018 and has been in existence for over 8 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U15100TN2018PTC123869. Its GSTIN is 33AADCF4591P1Z6 (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors Alla Muralikrishnareddy (Managing Director) and Johnson Torres Clarance Torres.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 November 2023, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2023. The registered office is at Block No.32 Flat No.102 1st Floor Bollineni Hillside Apts Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu, India – 600126.
As per the financials filed for FY 2020, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.19 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹40.21 Lakh (net margin -33.9%) and EBITDA of -₹39.82 Lakh (EBITDA margin -33.5%).
The company is associated with 1 brand: Dr-Chef.
Functional Foods Private Limited is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0014714). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dr-chef.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Functional Foods
- Category
- Micro (2020-21)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-02-0014714
Contact details
Functional Foods Private Limited's registered office is in Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu. Its website is dr-chef.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressBlock No.32 Flat No.102 1st Floor Bollineni Hillside Apts Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu, India – 600126
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Functional Foods operates one associated brand: Dr-Chef. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Dr-Chef is a brand offering a range of beverages, cereals, noodles, pasta, and snack bars. | dr-chef.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Functional Foods is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Functional Foods Private Limited
FY 2023 filings availableFunctional Foods Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.19 Cr (up 451% YoY) for FY 2020.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 451% in the latest year. EBITDA fell 76% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹1.19 Cr | |
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| EBITDA | -₹39.82 Lakh | |
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹40.21 Lakh | |
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -33.5% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -33.9% | |
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Board of directors of Functional Foods Private Limited
Functional Foods 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alla Muralikrishnareddy Also directs: Ashtral Biotech Private Limited | Managing Director | 26 Jul 2018 | 8 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Johnson Torres Clarance Torres | Additional Director | 24 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Functional Foods Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Food and Beverages industry (Non Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Shitalaqua Water Technologies Private Limited | ₹1.2 Cr (FY 2024) | 35.0% | Jehanabad, Bihar, India | |||
| Functional Foods Private Limitedthis company | ₹1.19 Cr (FY 2020) | -₹40.21 Lakh | -33.9% | 451.0% | Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| North Eastern Growth Industry Private Limited | ₹1.19 Cr (FY 2024) | 24.0% | Dharmanagar, Tripura, India | |||
| A1 Foods India Private Limited | ₹1.17 Cr (FY 2015) | 529.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Functional Foods Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Functional Foods Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Functional Foods has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AADCF4591P1Z6 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 06 Sep 2018 |
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Recent activity
Functional Foods Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2018: 2 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Johnson Torres Clarance Torres was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Mar 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Functional Foods is an active private limited company based in Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 26 July 2018 (8+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15100TN2018PTC123869.
Functional Foods has 2 current directors:
- Alla Muralikrishnareddy - Managing Director
- Johnson Torres Clarance Torres - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Functional Foods on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2023. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 November 2023. Year-wise statements from FY 2019 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Functional Foods is 33AADCF4591P1Z6, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Functional Foods is U15100TN2018PTC123869. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Functional Foods was incorporated on 26 July 2018, making it 8+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of Functional Foods by revenue are Shitalaqua Water Technologies Private Limited, North Eastern Growth Industry Private Limited, A1 Foods India Private Limited, all in the Food and Beverages industry (Non Alcoholic Beverages), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Johnson Torres Clarance Torres was appointed as Additional Director on 24 Mar 2025. Kalava Pavan ceased to be Director on 22 Jan 2020. Rebala Aruna Sudha ceased to be Director on 16 Jan 2019. Functional Foods has 4 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Functional Foods is recognised as a startup by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Yes, Functional Foods is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0014714).
Functional Foods can be reached through the website dr-chef.com. Its registered office is in Perumbakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.

