Knowsys Retail Private Limited
About Knowsys Retail Private Limited
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Knowsys Retail Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the general e-commerce platforms segment of the e-commerce sector. It was incorporated on 16 March 2012 and has been in existence for over 14 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74120MH2012PTC228305. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was formerly known as Libas Retail Private Limited. It is led by directors Bhavin Shantilal Jain and Shantilal Devichandji Jain.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2022, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2022. The registered office is at B 11/12 Bhiwandiwala Terrace Ground Floor Dhobi Talav, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400002.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹35.28 Lakh, a growth of 150% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹22.13 Lakh (net margin -62.7%) and EBITDA of -₹18.24 Lakh (EBITDA margin -51.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over three years.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Name history
Knowsys Retail has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Libas Retail Private Limited, Knowsys Retail Private Limited, and Knowsys E-Com Private Limited. The current legal name is Knowsys Retail Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Knowsys Retail Private Limited | Current |
| Libas Retail Private Limited | Previous |
| Knowsys E-Com Private Limited | Previous |
Contact details
Knowsys Retail Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressB 11/12 Bhiwandiwala Terrace Ground Floor Dhobi Talav, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400002
- IndustryE-Commerce, General E-Commerce Platforms
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Knowsys Retail is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Knowsys Retail Private Limited
FY 2022 filings availableKnowsys Retail Private Limited reported revenue of ₹35.28 Lakh (up 150% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 150% in the latest year, though over three years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25%. EBITDA fell 183% 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 | -₹18.24 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹22.13 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -51.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -62.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Knowsys Retail Private Limited
Knowsys Retail has 2 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Shantilal Devichandji Jain Also directs: Vincent Commercial Co Ltd, World of Krida Private Limited | Additional Director | 05 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Bhavin Shantilal Jain | Director | 16 Mar 2012 | 14 Years 7 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Knowsys Retail Private Limited is compared with the 7 companies closest to it by revenue in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Broad Based Ecommerce), with the same principal business activity (retail trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Hothaat Marketplace Private Limited | ₹35.71 Lakh (FY 2019) | -58.0% | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India | |||
| Atovitt Services Private Limited | ₹35.42 Lakh (FY 2024) | -89.0% | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India | |||
| Knowsys Retail Private Limitedthis company | ₹35.28 Lakh (FY 2022) | -₹22.13 Lakh | -62.7% | 150.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Anira Online Services Private Limited | ₹35.26 Lakh (FY 2021) | 161.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Onam Traditions Private Limited | ₹35.22 Lakh (FY 2023) | 6.0% | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India | |||
| Shiv Aarvi Trading Private Limited | ₹35.04 Lakh (FY 2021) | 288.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Judhur Naturals Private Limited | ₹35.02 Lakh (FY 2023) | 64.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Daily Need Marketing and Retail Private Limited | ₹35.01 Lakh (FY 2025) | -37.0% | Hisar, Haryana, India |
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Auditor
Knowsys Retail Private Limited is audited by NITESH KOTHARI & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| NITESH KOTHARI & CO | FY 2017 | 127004W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Knowsys Retail Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Knowsys Retail 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 Knowsys Retail Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Knowsys Retail has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Knowsys Retail Private Limited has 5 board changes on record since 2012: 2 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Shantilal Devichandji Jain was appointed as Additional Director on 05 Sep 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Knowsys Retail is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in general e-commerce platforms, within the e-commerce industry. It was incorporated on 16 March 2012 (14+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74120MH2012PTC228305.
Knowsys Retail has 2 current directors:
- Shantilal Devichandji Jain - Additional Director
- Bhavin Shantilal Jain - Director
The latest financial statements of Knowsys Retail on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2022. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2022. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Knowsys Retail has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Knowsys Retail is U74120MH2012PTC228305. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Knowsys Retail was incorporated on 16 March 2012, making it 14+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
The peers of Knowsys Retail by revenue are Hothaat Marketplace Private Limited, Atovitt Services Private Limited, Anira Online Services Private Limited, Onam Traditions Private Limited, Shiv Aarvi Trading Private Limited and 2 more, all in the Ecommerce and Internet industry (Broad Based Ecommerce), with the same principal business activity (retail trading).
Shantilal Devichandji Jain was appointed as Additional Director on 05 Sep 2022. Sujata Mahawar ceased to be Director on 05 Sep 2022. Priyesh Shantilal Jain ceased to be Director on 04 Mar 2020. Knowsys Retail has 5 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Knowsys Retail is at B 1112 Bhiwandiwala Terrace Ground Floor Dhobi Talav, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400002.
Knowsys Retail operates in the e-commerce industry, in the general e-commerce platforms segment.
The compliance status of Knowsys Retail is compliant as of 29 September 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.