About Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited was a private limited company based in Palam Road, Haryana, India, operated as a subsidiary of Acuity Knowledge Partners (Mauritius) 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 IT consulting and support services segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 12 August 2004.
The company was registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U73100HR2004PTC125365. Its GSTIN is 29AAECA9391H1Z8 (Karnataka). The company held 2 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company had an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.13 Cr. It was formerly known as Amba Research (India) Private Limited and Moody’S Analytics Knowledge Services (India) Private Limited. It was led by directors including Anupam Tyagi and Rajul Surabhi Vohra.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 24 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office was at Palam Road, Haryana.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹662.16 Cr, a decline of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹77.98 Cr (net margin 11.8%) and EBITDA of ₹130.71 Cr (EBITDA margin 19.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 19% over five years.
The company had about 1,960 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records before it was dissolved. Its group structure included 2 subsidiaries.
The company was associated with 1 brand: Amba Research. As per MCA filings, the company had open charges of ₹25.06 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed against it.
The last known website on record is ambaresearch.com.
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- Registered Address267 Udyog Vihar, Phase II, Palam Road, Haryana, India – 122015
- IndustryInformation Technology, IT Consulting & Support Services
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Name History of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) has undergone 6 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited | Current |
| Amba Research (India) Private Limited | Previous |
| Moody’S Analytics Knowledge Services (India) Private Limited | Previous |
| Acuity Kp (India) Private Limited | Previous |
| Acuity Professional Services (India) Private Limited | Previous |
| Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services (India) Private Limited | Previous |
| Acuity Knowledge Partners (India) Private Limited | Previous |
CIN History of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U73100KA2004PTC034485. The current CIN is U73100HR2004PTC125365, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U73100HR2004PTC125365 | Current |
| U73100KA2004PTC034485 | Previous |
Associated Brands with Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) operates one associated brand: Amba Research. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Investment research and analytic services are provided globally. | ambaresearch.com |
Business Activity of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
The main business activity of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers other professional, scientific and technical activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M9 | Other professional, scientific and technical activities | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Auditor Details of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited is audited by DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
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Board of Directors of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) has 4 current directors and 18 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Anupam Tyagi | Director | 16 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 7 Months | As last reported |
| Rajul Surabhi Vohra | Director | 06 Jul 2021 | 5 Years 3 Months | As last reported |
| Anish Ailawadi Also directs: Acuity Knowledge Research (India) Private Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2016 | 10 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Lakshminarasimhan Sampath | Director | 10 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | As last reported |
Financials of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited FY 2025 filings available
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited reported revenue of ₹662.16 Cr (down 14% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Revenue fell 14% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19%. EBITDA rose 140% 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 of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots 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 Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) are in the company report.
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Ownership and Shareholding of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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Group Structure of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| Akp Analytics (India) Private Limited (Formerly Known As Cians Analytics Private Limited) | U73200HR2009PTC039542 | Locked |
| Acuity Knowledge Research (India) Private Limited (Formerly Known As Mt Bidco Consulting Solutions Private Limited) | U74999KA2022PTC158164 | Locked |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 2.
Charges & Borrowings of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2022 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹25 Cr | Open |
| 08 Nov 2016 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹6 Lakh | Open |
Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited has a workforce of 1,960 employees as of Apr 01, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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GST Compliance of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) has 2 GST registrations: 2 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAECA9391H1Z8 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAECA9391H2Z7 | Karnataka | Active | 21 Sep 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
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Legal Cases of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. All cases are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 05 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (4 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by PR Commissioner of Income Tax | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Tax appeal | Filed against the company by Commissioner of Income Tax | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Commissioner of Income Tax | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Commissioner of Income Tax | Disposed |
Full case history
All 5 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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MSME Payment Delays by Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
MSME payment history
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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MCA Filings & Documents of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
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Recent Activity on Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Recent News on Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Frequently Asked Questions about Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) Private Limited
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) 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.
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) was a private limited company based in Palam Road, Haryana, India. The company worked in IT consulting and support services, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 12 August 2004 and is registered under CIN U73100HR2004PTC125365. The company is recorded as amalgamated in MCA records and no longer exists as a legal entity.
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) was incorporated on 12 August 2004. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) had 4 directors:
- Anupam Tyagi - Director
- Rajul Surabhi Vohra - Director
- Anish Ailawadi - Director
- Lakshminarasimhan Sampath - Director
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) is U73100HR2004PTC125365. 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 Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) is at 267 Udyog Vihar, Phase II, Palam Road, Haryana, India – 122015.
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) can be reached through the website ambaresearch.com. Its registered office is in Palam Road, Haryana, India.
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) reported revenue of ₹662.16 Cr for FY 2025 (down 14% YoY).
Acuity Knowledge Centre (India) has an authorised share capital of ₹2 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.13 Cr.