- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KR-03-0279086

About Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited
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Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the pharma contract r and d segment of the pharmaceuticals sector. It was incorporated on 19 November 2009 and has been in existence for over 17 years.
Its director Ajay Bhardwaj is #113 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U24232KA2009PTC051551. Its GSTIN is 29AADCV1743P1ZR (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹19.3 Lakh. It was formerly known as Vestas Life Sciences Private Limited. It is led by directors Ajay Bhardwaj and Malay Barua Jiban.
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 Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹43.09 Cr, a growth of 22% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹59.43 Lakh (net margin -1.4%) and EBITDA of ₹1.98 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company has about 173 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Anthem biopharma and Anthem Biosciences. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹7.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹2 Cr on record. Court records list 5 cases involving the company, including 5 filed against it. The company has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in August 2016.
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KR-03-0279086). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website anthembiopharma.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Anthem Bio Pharma
- #113 Ajay Bhardwaj ₹28,800 Cr
Contact details
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is anthembiopharma.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo 49 Canara Bank Road Bommasandra Industrial Area Phase I Bomm, Asandra, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560099
- IndustryPharma, Pharma Contract R&D
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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
Anthem Bio Pharma operates two associated brands: Anthem biopharma and Anthem Biosciences. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology and pharmaceutical services focused on drug discovery, development, and healthcare solutions in India. | anthembiopharma.com | |
| Developer of integrated contract research development and manufacturing services | anthembio.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Anthem Bio Pharma is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableAnthem Bio Pharma Private Limited reported revenue of ₹43.09 Cr (up 22% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 22% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 222% 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) | -₹59.43 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -1.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited
Anthem Bio Pharma has 2 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Ajay Bhardwaj Also directs: Anthem Biosciences Limited, Neoanthem Lifesciences Private Limited | Director | 04 Feb 2011 | 15 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Malay Barua Jiban Also directs: Jiban Rekha Productions LLP, Jiban Rekha Vrddhi Foundation | Director | 17 Jan 2019 | 7 Years 9 Months | Current |
Auditor
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited is audited by S R Ramesh & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S R Ramesh & Co | FY 2023 | 012603S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Anthem Bio Pharma 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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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 07 Feb 2019 | 100259014 | Others | ₹7.5 Cr | Open | |
| 28 Jul 2011 | 10321547 | State Bank of India | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in August 2016.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Aug 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| May 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Nov 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2011 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 3 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 5)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Novartis Ag and Anr | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMCD) | Filed against the company by Novartis Ag and Anr | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by Novartis Ag. and Anr | Disposed |
| District court, Puducherry | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Accent Pharma Rep by Its Managig Partner Mr, A. M. Sulaiman | 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 Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited has a workforce of 173 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 31, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Anthem Bio Pharma has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AADCV1743P1ZR | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Anthem Bio Pharma Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2011: 2 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Malay Barua Jiban ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Anthem Bio Pharma is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in pharma contract r and d, within the pharma industry. It was incorporated on 19 November 2009 (17+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24232KA2009PTC051551.
Anthem Bio Pharma has 2 current directors:
- Ajay Bhardwaj - Director
- Malay Barua Jiban - Director
The latest financial statements of Anthem Bio Pharma 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 Anthem Bio Pharma is 29AADCV1743P1ZR, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Anthem Bio Pharma is U24232KA2009PTC051551. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Anthem Bio Pharma has 5 court cases on record: 5 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Anthem Bio Pharma was incorporated on 19 November 2009, making it 17+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Anthem Bio Pharma has 5 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition); the latest was in August 2016.
Malay Barua Jiban ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2019. Malay Barua Jiban was appointed as Director on 17 Jan 2019. Ramalingeswara Rao Kasthala ceased to be Director on 17 Jan 2019. Anthem Bio Pharma has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Anthem Bio Pharma is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KR-03-0279086).