- #82 Harish Ahuja ₹37,000 Cr
- #633 Virender Uppal & family ₹5,100 Cr

About Apparel Export Promotion Council.
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Apparel Export Promotion Council. is a public not for profit company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the media and content distribution segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 22 February 1978 and has been in existence for over 48 years.
Its director Harish Ahuja is #82 among India's richest people (2026). Its director Virender Uppal and family are #633 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74899DL1978NPL008877. Its GSTIN is 07AAACA5150G2Z2 (Delhi). The company holds 12 GST registrations, of which 10 are active.
It is led by directors including Pravin Tarachand Agarwal and Balasubramaniam Shanmugasundaram.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at A – 223 Okhla Industrial Area Phase – I, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110020.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹50.09 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.67 Cr (net margin -11.3%) and EBITDA of -₹3.94 Cr (EBITDA margin -7.9%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over three years and 1% over five years.
The company has about 85 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
Court records list 59 cases involving the company, including 42 filed by the company and 17 filed against it; 6 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website aepcindia.com.
CIN History of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L74899DL1978NPL008877. The current CIN is U74899DL1978NPL008877, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74899DL1978NPL008877 | Current |
| L74899DL1978NPL008877 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Apparel Export Promotion Council
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- Registered AddressA – 223 Okhla Industrial Area Phase – I, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110020
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Media & Content Distribution
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- Historical financials and ratios
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Business Activity of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
The main business activity of Apparel Export Promotion Council is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers other support services to organizations.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N7 | Other support services to organizations | Locked |
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Financials of Apparel Export Promotion Council. FY 2024 filings available
Apparel Export Promotion Council. reported revenue of ₹50.09 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 1% over five years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 196% 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 Apparel Export Promotion Council.
| Metrics | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Total Revenue | ₹50.09 Cr | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Cost of Materials Consumed | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Employee Benefit Expense | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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| EBITDA | -₹3.94 Cr | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Profit Before Tax | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Tax Expense | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.67 Cr | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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Financial Ratios of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
| Metrics | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| EBITDA Margin | -7.9% | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Net Profit Margin | -11.3% | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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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 Apparel Export Promotion Council are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council has 35 current directors and 86 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pravin Tarachand Agarwal | Director | 28 Sep 1996 | 30 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Navin Kumar Agarwal | Additional Director | 22 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Balasubramaniam Shanmugasundaram Also directs: RBR Garments Private Limited, RBR Global Clothing Private Limited | Director | 27 Sep 2013 | 13 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ramu Raju Also directs: Netaji Apparel Park, FK Industries Private Limited, FK Energetics Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 30 Sep 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Samir Narayan Bhuta | Director | 01 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Ashok Girdharidas Rajani Also directs: HLV Limited, Creative Lifestyles Private Limited, Midas Touch Export Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 18 Dec 2015 | 10 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Apparel industry (Apparel, Apparel Retail and Distribution). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Creation Private Limited | ₹50.68 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 2.0% | •••• | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Aachho Jaipur Private Limited | ₹50.6 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 118.0% | •••• | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Mila Star Retail Private Limited | ₹50.55 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -30.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Saree House Private Limited | ₹50.51 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 17.0% | •••• | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Lakeland Gloves and Safety Apparel Private Limited | ₹50.13 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 11.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Apparel Export Promotion Council. this company | ₹50.09 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 27.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Divinitee Genesis Apparel Private Limited | ₹50.05 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -10.0% | •••• | Fraser Town, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| H. P. Singh Agencies Private Ltd. | ₹49.93 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -4.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Shree Sita Sarees Private Limited | ₹49.76 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 22.0% | •••• | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Berrylush Designs Private Limited | ₹49.54 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 13.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Kanakavalli Retail Venturess Private Limited | ₹49.02 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 17.0% | •••• | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Apparel Export Promotion Council by revenue in the Apparel industry (Apparel, Apparel Retail and Distribution), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. is audited by SCV & CO for the financial year 2024.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCV & CO | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Ownership and Shareholding of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
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Charges & Borrowings of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. does not have any charges (loans) registered with the Registrar of Companies.
Legal Cases of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. has 59 court cases on record: 42 filed by Apparel Export Promotion Council, 17 filed against it. 6 cases are pending and 53 are disposed. Status as checked between 21 Sep 2026 and 04 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 36 | 15 | 4 |
| District courts | 23 | 2 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 59)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Delhi | Appeal | Filed by the company against G N B Brothers Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Structured Clothing Company Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Structured Clothing Company Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CHAMBER SUMMONS) | Filed by the company against Structured Clothing Company Private Limited | Disposed |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Dilly Learning Private Limited | Disposed |
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MSME Payment Delays by Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2020, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. 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 (1 of 1)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppys Tours Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. has a workforce of 85 employees as of Oct 09, 2025.
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Recent Activity on Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council. has 118 board changes on record since 1985: 35 appointments and 83 cessations. The latest: Anant Ahuja was appointed as Director on 01 Mar 2024.
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Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Apparel Export Promotion Council.
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GST Compliance of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council has 12 GST registrations: 10 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07AAACA5150G2Z2 | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACA5150G1ZB | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACA5150G1Z5 | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 08AAACA5150G1Z1 | Rajasthan | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Apparel Export Promotion Council is an active public not for profit company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in media and content distribution, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 22 February 1978 (48+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74899DL1978NPL008877.
Apparel Export Promotion Council reported revenue of ₹50.09 Cr for FY 2024 (up 27% YoY).
Apparel Export Promotion Council has 35 current directors:
- Pravin Tarachand Agarwal - Director
- Navin Kumar Agarwal - Additional Director
- Balasubramaniam Shanmugasundaram - Director
- Ramu Raju - Director
- Samir Narayan Bhuta - Director
- Ashok Girdharidas Rajani - Director
- Hari Kishanlal Magu - Director
- Gautam Nair - Director
- Rajendra Beniprasad Goenka - Director
- Sudhir Sekhri - Director
- Shinjani Aggarwal - Director
- Dilip Bhanushankar Trivedi - Director
- Paramasivam Paramasivam Kulanthaivel Paramasivam - Director
- Rajeev Shyam Sunder Goenka - Director
- Narendra Kumar Goenka - Director
- Rakesh Vaid - Director
- Ramesh Agarwal - Additional Director
- Koduvai Muthusamy Gounder Subramanian - Director
- Premal Harkishon Udani - Director
- Vijaykumar Jamnadhar Agarwal - Director
- Ravi Poddar - Director
- Sivaramakrishnan Vilayur Ganapathi - Additional Director
- Virender Uppal - Director
- Lalit Thukral - Director
- Lalit Gulati - Director
- Viswanathan Elangovan - Director
- Harish Ahuja - Director
- Anant Ahuja - Director
- Arumugam Sakthivel - Director
- Anil Peshawari - Director
- Ravija Nayyar Duggal - Director
- Ajay Agarwal - Director
- Anil Buchasia - Director
- Balasubramanian Palanisamy - Director
- Vijay Kumar Jindal - Additional Director
Apparel Export Promotion Council reported a net loss of ₹5.67 Cr (net margin -11.3%) and EBITDA of -₹3.94 Cr (EBITDA margin -7.9%) for FY 2024, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Apparel Export Promotion Council is 16% over three years and 1% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2024) revenue rose 27%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Apparel Export Promotion Council is 07AAACA5150G2Z2, registered in Delhi. The company has 12 GST registrations in all, of which 10 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 03AAACA5150G1ZB (Punjab), 06AAACA5150G1Z5 (Haryana), 08AAACA5150G1Z1 (Rajasthan).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Apparel Export Promotion Council is U74899DL1978NPL008877. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Apparel Export Promotion Council has 59 court cases on record: 42 filed by the company and 17 filed against it. 6 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Apparel Export Promotion Council was incorporated on 22 February 1978, making it 48+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
The peers of Apparel Export Promotion Council by revenue are Trident Creation Private Limited, Aachho Jaipur Private Limited, Mila Star Retail Private Limited, Saree House Private Limited, Lakeland Gloves and Safety Apparel Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Apparel industry (Apparel, Apparel Retail and Distribution).
Anant Ahuja was appointed as Director on 01 Mar 2024. Ravija Nayyar Duggal was appointed as Director on 01 Mar 2024. Shinjani Aggarwal was appointed as Director on 01 Mar 2024. Apparel Export Promotion Council has 118 board changes on record in total.
Apparel Export Promotion Council has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2020, listing 2 overdue payments to 1 micro and small supplier. The latest return was filed on 22 Sep 2020.