About Amma Lines Private Limited
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Amma Lines Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the general construction services segment of the infrastructure and utilities sector. It was incorporated on 13 December 1978 and has been in existence for over 48 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U74999TN1978PTC007674. Its GSTIN is 33AAACA5349P2ZF (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹17.09 Cr. It was formerly known as Amma Lines Limited. It is led by directors including Papa Rao Meka (Managing Director) and Hemanth Meka Rao (Whole-Time Director).
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 Flat No. G – 3 Eashwaripriya Apartments 95/2 Aryagowda Road Extn. West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600033.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹39.8 Cr, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.22 Cr (net margin 13.1%) and EBITDA of ₹8.96 Cr (EBITDA margin 22.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 322% over three years and 80% over five years.
The company has about 32 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹136.19 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹20.17 Cr on record. Court records list 103 cases involving the company, including 23 filed by the company and 80 filed against it; 15 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website ammalines.com.
Company details
CIN history
Amma Lines has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74999TN1978PLC007674. The current CIN is U74999TN1978PTC007674, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74999TN1978PTC007674 | Current |
| U74999TN1978PLC007674 | Previous |
Contact details
Amma Lines Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is ammalines.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressFlat No. G – 3 Eashwaripriya Apartments 95/2 Aryagowda Road Extn. West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600033
- IndustryInfrastructure and Utilities, General Construction Services
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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 activities of Amma Lines are construction and support service to organizations. In detail, this covers demolition & site preparation, electrical, plumbing & other specialized construction activities and rental and leasing of motor vehicles, machinery, equipment, capital goods, etc. activities. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Construction | F3 | Demolition & site preparation, Electrical, plumbing & other Specialized construction Activities | |
| N | Support service to Organizations | N1 | Rental and leasing of motor vehicles, machinery, equipment, capital goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Amma Lines Private Limited
FY 2022 filings availableAmma Lines Private Limited reported revenue of ₹39.8 Cr (up 284% YoY) for FY 2022.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 80% over five years, including 284% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 63% 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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| Revenue from Operations | ₹39.8 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹8.96 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.22 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 22.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 13.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Amma Lines Private Limited
Amma Lines has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemanth Meka Rao Also directs: Rewas Ports Limited, Clovis Builders and Developers P.Ltd., Ss307 Realty Private Limited and 5 more | Whole-Time Director | 01 Sep 2004 | 22 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Rajyalakshmi Meka Rao Also directs: Rewas Ports Limited, Meka Infrastructure Private Limited, All India Foundation of Deaf Women and 1 more | Additional Director | 01 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Papa Rao Meka Also directs: Rewas Ports Limited, Meka Heavy Engineering Private Limited, Clovis Builders and Developers P.Ltd. and 5 more | Managing Director | 13 Dec 1978 | 47 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Amma Lines Private Limited is audited by LATH HARI & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| LATH HARI & ASSOCIATES | FY 2022 | 145271W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Amma Lines Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2012 | 10379724 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹11 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Feb 2009 | 10141477 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | ₹6.66 Lakh | Open | |
| 29 Sep 2003 | 90301199 | Dena Bank | ₹30.26 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Apr 2000 | 90300946 | Dena Bank | ₹6.95 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Oct 1996 | 90298573 | Dena Bank | ₹71.6 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 29 View all charges
Legal cases
Amma Lines Private Limited has 103 court cases on record: 23 filed by Amma Lines, 80 filed against it. 15 cases are pending and 88 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 51 | 37 | 10 |
| District courts | 39 | 32 | 3 |
| Supreme Court | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| NCLT | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 103)
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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 Amma Lines Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Amma Lines has 3 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2019. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Meka Shipyard Private Limited | U35112MH2006PTC161452 | |
| India Ports Limited | U45203MH2004PLC148452 | |
| Meka Parc Private Limited | U72900MH2007PTC173525 |
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Employees & EPFO
Amma Lines Private Limited has a workforce of 32 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 22, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Amma Lines has 7 GST registrations: 4 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACA5349P2ZF | Tamil Nadu | Active | 19 Aug 2017 |
| 27AAACA5349P1Z9 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACA5349P1Z5 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 34AAACA5349P1ZE | Puducherry | Active | 13 Jul 2021 |
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Recent activity
Amma Lines Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 1978: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Rajyalakshmi Meka Rao was appointed as Additional Director on 01 Apr 2024.
44 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Amma Lines is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in general construction services, within the infrastructure and utilities industry. It was incorporated on 13 December 1978 (48+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999TN1978PTC007674.
Amma Lines has 3 current directors:
- Papa Rao Meka - Managing Director
- Hemanth Meka Rao - Whole-Time Director
- Rajyalakshmi Meka Rao - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Amma Lines 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.
The GSTIN of Amma Lines is 33AAACA5349P2ZF, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACA5349P1Z9 (Maharashtra), 29AAACA5349P1Z5 (Karnataka), 34AAACA5349P1ZE (Puducherry).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Amma Lines is U74999TN1978PTC007674. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Amma Lines has 103 court cases on record: 23 filed by the company and 80 filed against it. 15 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Amma Lines was incorporated on 13 December 1978, making it 48+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Rajyalakshmi Meka Rao was appointed as Additional Director on 01 Apr 2024. Hemanth Meka Rao ceased to be Director on 01 Oct 2008. Hemanth Meka Rao was appointed as Whole-Time Director on 01 Sep 2004. Amma Lines has 4 board changes on record in total.
Amma Lines can be reached through the website ammalines.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The registered office of Amma Lines is at Flat No. G – 3 Eashwaripriya Apartments 952 Aryagowda Road Extn. West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600033.
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