Rafter Trading Private Limited
About Rafter Trading Private Limited
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Rafter Trading Private Limited was a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, operated as a subsidiary of Gokaldas Exports Limited. The company has been amalgamated - it was merged with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. It operated in the textile segment of the apparel and fashion sector. It was incorporated on 07 March 2003.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U17111KA2003PTC031681. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹2 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹2 Lakh. It was led by directors including Poojari Viswanath and Lal Sudhakaran.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 17 September 2018, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office was at 16/2 Reisdency Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560025.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹6.61 Cr, a decline of 71% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹46.52 Lakh (net margin -7%) and EBITDA of -₹39.85 Lakh (EBITDA margin -6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over three years.
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- Registered Address16/2 Reisdency Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560025
- IndustryAppreal & Fashion, Textile, Apparel, Leather
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Business Activity
The main business activity of Rafter Trading is manufacturing. In detail, this covers textile, leather and other apparel products.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C2 | Textile, leather and other apparel products | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
- Turnover contribution
- Historical classifications
- Filing-level activity changes
Financials of Rafter Trading Private Limited
FY 2018 filings availableRafter Trading Private Limited reported revenue of ₹6.61 Cr (down 71% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 41% over three years, including a 71% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 556% 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
| Metrics | FY 2017-18 | FY 2014-15 to FY 2016-17in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | ||
| Revenue from Operations | •••• | |
| Other Income | •••• | |
| Total Revenue | •••• | |
| Cost of Materials Consumed | •••• | |
| Employee Benefit Expense | •••• | |
| Finance Costs | •••• | |
| Depreciation and Amortisation | •••• | |
| Other Expenses | •••• | |
| Total Expenses | •••• | |
| EBITDA | -₹39.85 Lakh | |
| Profit Before Tax | •••• | |
| Tax Expense | •••• | |
| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹46.52 Lakh | |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Share Capital | •••• | |
| Reserves and Surplus | •••• | |
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | •••• | |
| Long-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Short-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Trade Payables | •••• | |
| Total Liabilities | •••• | |
| Fixed Assets | •••• | |
| Investments | •••• | |
| Inventories | •••• | |
| Trade Receivables | •••• | |
| Cash and Bank Balance | •••• | |
| Total Assets | •••• | |
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2017-18 | FY 2014-15 to FY 2016-17in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profitability | ||
| EBITDA Margin | -6% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | •••• | |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | •••• | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | •••• | |
| Liquidity and Debt | ||
| Current Ratio | •••• | |
| Quick Ratio | •••• | |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | •••• | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | •••• | |
| Efficiency and Growth | ||
| Asset Turnover | •••• | |
| Receivable Days | •••• | |
| Payable Days | •••• | |
| Inventory Days | •••• | |
| Revenue Growth | •••• | |
| Net Profit Growth | •••• | |
Paid data: the figures shown as dots, and every line for FY 2014-15 to FY 2016-17, are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Rafter Trading are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Rafter Trading Private Limited
Rafter Trading has 4 current directors and 12 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poojari Viswanath | Director | 10 Feb 2016 | 10 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Lal Sudhakaran | Director | 14 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | As last reported |
| Sathyamurthy Annamalai Also directs: All Colour Garments Private Limited, Vignesh Apparels Private Limited, SNS Clothing Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 10 Feb 2016 | 10 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Padala Ramababu | Director | 22 Jun 2015 | 11 Years 4 Months | As last reported |
Peer Comparison
Rafter Trading Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajal Impex Private Limited | ₹6.62 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 885.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Wilco Apparel Private Limited | ₹6.62 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 12.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Artindia Home Textile Private Limited | ₹6.62 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 116.0% | •••• | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Vivid Digitex Private Limited | ₹6.62 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 33.0% | •••• | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Good Folks Fashion Private Limited | ₹6.61 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 112.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Rafter Trading Private Limited this company | ₹6.61 Cr (FY 2018) | •••• | •••• | -71.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Jinesh Fashion Private Limited | ₹6.6 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -4.0% | •••• | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Thakur Saheb Trading (I) Private Limited | ₹6.6 Cr (FY 2017) | •••• | •••• | -19.0% | •••• | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| H.A.G.Carpets Private Limited | ₹6.6 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -46.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Sambhram Apparels Private Limited | ₹6.6 Cr (FY 2022) | •••• | •••• | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |
| Glamour Global Limited | ₹6.6 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -7.0% | •••• | Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the companies nearest to Rafter Trading by revenue, above and below it, in the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details
Rafter Trading Private Limited is audited by Satish & Ravi Associates for the financial year 2017.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satish & Ravi Associates | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Ownership and Shareholding
: available in the company report
Charges & Borrowings
Rafter Trading Private Limited does not have any charges (loans) registered with the Registrar of Companies.
Employees and EPFO Compliance
Employment history and EPFO contributions of people linked to Rafter Trading.
: available in the company report
Recent Activity
Rafter Trading Private Limited has 16 board changes on record since 2011: 4 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: Lal Sudhakaran ceased to be Additional Director on 17 Sep 2018.
7 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts
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MSME Payment Delays
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies
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GST Compliance
Rafter Trading has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
: available in the company report
MCA Filings & Documents
: available in the company report
Frequently Asked Questions
Rafter Trading has been "Amalgamated" (merged) as per MCA records. The company was combined with another entity and no longer exists as a separate legal entity. Business activities, if any, continue under the successor entity.
Rafter Trading was a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company worked in textile, within the apparel and fashion industry. It was incorporated on 07 March 2003 and is registered under CIN U17111KA2003PTC031681. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Rafter Trading was incorporated on 07 March 2003. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Rafter Trading had 4 directors:
- Poojari Viswanath - Director
- Lal Sudhakaran - Director
- Sathyamurthy Annamalai - Director
- Padala Ramababu - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Rafter Trading is U17111KA2003PTC031681. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
The registered office of Rafter Trading is at 162 Reisdency Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560025.
The latest financial statements of Rafter Trading on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 17 September 2018. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Rafter Trading has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
Rafter Trading operated in the apparel and fashion industry, in the textile segment.
The peers of Rafter Trading by revenue are Kajal Impex Private Limited, Wilco Apparel Private Limited, Artindia Home Textile Private Limited, Vivid Digitex Private Limited, Good Folks Fashion Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (textile, leather and other apparel products).
Lal Sudhakaran ceased to be Additional Director on 17 Sep 2018. Kyathasandra Vasudev Raghavendra Prasad ceased to be Director on 14 Sep 2018. Lal Sudhakaran was appointed as Director on 14 Sep 2018. Rafter Trading has 16 board changes on record in total.