About A-1 Cuisines Private Limited
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A-1 Cuisines Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the food and beverage distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 27 June 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U15139MH1995PTC089997. Its GSTIN is 27AAACP6022A1Z1 (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹15.25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1.17 Lakh. It was formerly known as Pixtel Computers (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors including Ashish Hiro Bhatia and Mohit Bhatia.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹2.11 Cr, a decline of 39% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹35.1 Lakh (net margin -16.6%) and EBITDA of -₹27.42 Lakh (EBITDA margin -13%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over three years and 8% over five years.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Beverage Cart and Malaki. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company. The company has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹8.38 Cr; the latest was in April 2025. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 6 overdue payments to 4 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 malaki.in.
Company details
CIN history
A-1 Cuisines has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U30000MH1995PTC089997. The current CIN is U15139MH1995PTC089997, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U15139MH1995PTC089997 | Current |
| U30000MH1995PTC089997 | Previous |
Contact details
A-1 Cuisines Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is malaki.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address210 2nd Floor Nirman Kendra, Dr. E Moses Road Famous Studio Lane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400011
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Food & Beverage Retail & 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
A-1 Cuisines operates two associated brands: Beverage Cart and Malaki. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| App-based B2B platform for beverage ordering, delivery, and credit services. | beveragecart.in | |
| Natural non-alcoholic beverages are offered via an internet-first brand. | malaki.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of A-1 Cuisines is accommodation and food service. In detail, this covers food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc..
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Accommodation and Food Service | I2 | Food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc. |
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Financials of A-1 Cuisines Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableA-1 Cuisines Private Limited reported revenue of ₹2.11 Cr (down 39% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 39% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8%. EBITDA rose 43% 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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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹35.1 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -13% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -16.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of A-1 Cuisines Private Limited
A-1 Cuisines has 3 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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| Mohit Bhatia Also directs: Water Brewing Private Limited, Drinksmart Hub Private Limited, Bombay Construction and Renovations India LLP and 1 more | Additional Director | 18 Apr 2016 | 10 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Ashish Hiro Bhatia Also directs: Water Brewing Private Limited, Drinksmart Hub Private Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2010 | 16 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Natasha Hira Bhatia Also directs: Water Brewing Private Limited | Additional Director | 10 Sep 2008 | 18 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
A-1 Cuisines Private Limited is audited by vijesh jaisinghani for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| vijesh jaisinghani | FY 2023 | 47946 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of A-1 Cuisines 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
A-1 Cuisines Private Limited has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹8.38 Cr; the latest was in April 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Apr 2025 | Funding round · Seed | ₹5.7 Cr | Investors: Venture Catalysts, MAARC Ventures, an individual |
| Feb 2023 | Funding round | ₹50 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jun 2021 | Funding round | ₹2.18 Cr | Investors: 100Unicorns (9Unicorns), 3 individuals |
| Apr 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jan 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 3 individuals Seller: an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
A-1 Cuisines Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by A-1 Cuisines. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (Special Leave Petition (Civil)) | Filed by the company against Union of India | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Union of India, Through Secretary, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi and Another | 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
A-1 Cuisines Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 6 overdue payments to 4 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 (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Makarios LLP | |||
| Wow Momo Foods Private Limited | |||
| Baral Logistics Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
A-1 Cuisines has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACP6022A1Z1 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
A-1 Cuisines Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1995: 6 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Mohit Bhatia was appointed as Additional Director on 18 Apr 2016.
Frequently asked questions
A-1 Cuisines is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in food and beverage retail and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 27 June 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15139MH1995PTC089997.
A-1 Cuisines has 3 current directors:
- Mohit Bhatia - Additional Director
- Ashish Hiro Bhatia - Director
- Natasha Hira Bhatia - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of A-1 Cuisines on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of A-1 Cuisines is 27AAACP6022A1Z1, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of A-1 Cuisines is U15139MH1995PTC089997. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
A-1 Cuisines has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company. Most are in the high courts.
A-1 Cuisines was incorporated on 27 June 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
A-1 Cuisines has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹8.38 Cr; the latest was in April 2025.
Mohit Bhatia was appointed as Additional Director on 18 Apr 2016. Hira Gobind Bhatia ceased to be Director on 04 Jan 2016. Ashish Hiro Bhatia was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2010. A-1 Cuisines has 9 board changes on record in total.
A-1 Cuisines has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 6 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 01 May 2024.
A-1 Cuisines can be reached through the website malaki.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.