Ajanta Distilleries Ltd
About Ajanta Distilleries Ltd
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Ajanta Distilleries Ltd is a public limited company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 06 August 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U15500MH1985PLC037069. Its GSTIN is 27AABCM1867F1ZI (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹20.41 Lakh. It is led by directors including Bharti Kishore Dewani and Shobha Lokchand Dewani.
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 Plot No 5 & 6 Kemptee Road Teka Naka, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹10.73 Cr, a growth of 31% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹15.85 Lakh (net margin 1.5%) and EBITDA of ₹17.5 Lakh (EBITDA margin 1.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 23% over three years and 8% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹58.5 Lakh on record. Court records list 7 cases involving the company, including 6 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Ajanta Distilleries Ltd's registered office is in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressPlot No 5 & 6 Kemptee Road Teka Naka, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440013
- IndustryFood and Beverages, 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
Business activity
The main business activity of Ajanta Distilleries is wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. In detail, this covers wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 | Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
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Financials of Ajanta Distilleries Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableAjanta Distilleries Ltd reported revenue of ₹10.73 Cr (up 31% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over five years, including 31% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 491% 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 | ₹17.5 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹15.85 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 1.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ajanta Distilleries Ltd
Ajanta Distilleries has 10 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Bharti Kishore Dewani Also directs: Jagruti Mines and Minerals Private Limited, Dewani Kishore Private Limited, Dewani KP Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 09 Nov 1985 | 40 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Shobha Lokchand Dewani | Director | 10 Jul 1986 | 40 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Kishore Pessulal Dewani Also directs: Ceinsys Tech Limited, Jagruti Mines and Minerals Private Limited, Vandana Distilleries Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 10 Jul 1986 | 40 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Lokchand Sanwaldas Dewani | Director | 06 Aug 1985 | 41 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Jagtarsingh Attarsingh Sethi Also directs: Vandana Distilleries Private Limited, Ramon Distilleries Limited, Anbro Polymers Pvt Ltd and 1 more | Director | 31 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Jasbir Singh Jagat Singh Anand Also directs: Vandana Distilleries Private Limited, Ramon Distilleries Limited, Nagpur Distillers Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 06 Aug 1985 | 41 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Ajanta Distilleries Ltd is audited by DEWANI & CO. for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| DEWANI & CO. | FY 2023 | 102432W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ajanta Distilleries Ltd 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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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 24 Oct 1994 | 90215413 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹50 Lakh | Open | |
| 18 Nov 1986 | 90211568 | Oriental Bank of Commerce | ₹8.5 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Ajanta Distilleries Ltd has 7 court cases on record: 6 filed by Ajanta Distilleries, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 7)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Maharashtra Industrial and Lab, Maharashtra | Court case (Complaint ULP) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Appeal | Filed by the company against Commissioner of State Excise,Mah.State,Andone Anothe | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Ajanta Distilleries Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Ajanta Distilleries has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AABCM1867F1ZI | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Ajanta Distilleries Ltd has 12 board changes on record since 1985: 11 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Jagtarsingh Attarsingh Sethi was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2015.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Ajanta Distilleries is an active public limited company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The company works in alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 06 August 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN U15500MH1985PLC037069.
Ajanta Distilleries has 10 current directors:
- Bharti Kishore Dewani - Director
- Shobha Lokchand Dewani - Director
- Kishore Pessulal Dewani - Director
- Lokchand Sanwaldas Dewani - Director
- Jagtarsingh Attarsingh Sethi - Director
- Jasbir Singh Jagat Singh Anand - Director
- Gulshanpalsingh Jagatsingh Anand - Director
- Aspi Dinshaw Bapuna - Director
- Abad Dinshaw Bapuna - Director
- Adil Dinshaw Bapuna - Director
The latest financial statements of Ajanta Distilleries 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 Ajanta Distilleries is 27AABCM1867F1ZI, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ajanta Distilleries is U15500MH1985PLC037069. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ajanta Distilleries has 7 court cases on record: 6 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Ajanta Distilleries was incorporated on 06 August 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Jagtarsingh Attarsingh Sethi was appointed as Director on 31 Mar 2015. Jagatsingh Gurditsingh Anand ceased to be Director on 17 Jul 2009. Adil Dinshaw Bapuna was appointed as Director on 10 Jul 1986. Ajanta Distilleries has 12 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Ajanta Distilleries is at Plot No 5 & 6 Kemptee Road Teka Naka, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440013.
Ajanta Distilleries operates in the food and beverages industry, in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment.