About Aqua Designs India Private Limited
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Aqua Designs India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Peepul Capital Fund Ii Llc. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the water treatment segment of the environmental services sector. It was incorporated on 24 December 2002.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U41000TN2002PTC050091. Its GSTIN is 33AADCA9550D2ZY (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹11 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹10.49 Cr. It was formerly known as Aqua Designs India Limited. It is led by directors Suthakar Sreedharan (Managing Director) and Sreedharan Kamalam (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2017, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2017. The registered office is at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2017, the company reported a revenue of ₹131.61 Cr, a decline of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.16 Cr (net margin 0.9%) and EBITDA of ₹16.81 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years.
The company has about 21 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Aqua Designs. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹150 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹195.08 Cr on record. Court records list 57 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 49 filed against it; 17 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹62.03 Cr; the latest was in November 2012. Its 5 peer companies in the Cleantech industry (Water and Wastewater Treatment), with the same principal business activity (water collection, treatment and supply) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 3 smaller; the largest is CN Water Systems Private Limited with revenue of ₹148.42 Cr.
The last known website on record is aquadesigns.in.
Company details
CIN history
Aqua Designs India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U41000TN2002PLC050091. The current CIN is U41000TN2002PTC050091, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U41000TN2002PTC050091 | Current |
| U41000TN2002PLC050091 | Previous |
Contact details
Aqua Designs India Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is aquadesigns.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
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- Registered AddressNo.9 Jayanthi Nagar Extension (Behind Ibp Petrol Bunk) Off 200' Road, Kolathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600099
- IndustryEnvironment, Water Treatment
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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
Aqua Designs India operates one associated brand: Aqua Designs. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Water and wastewater management and maintenance services are provided. | aquadesigns.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Aqua Designs India is water supply, sewerage and waste management. In detail, this covers water collection, treatment and supply.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Water supply, sewerage and waste management | E1 | Water collection, treatment and supply |
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Financials of Aqua Designs India Private Limited
FY 2017 filings availableAqua Designs India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹131.61 Cr (down 15% YoY) for FY 2017.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 15% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3%. EBITDA fell 5% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹131.61 Cr | ||
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| EBITDA | ₹16.81 Cr | ||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.16 Cr | ||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 12.8% | ||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.9% | ||
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Board of directors of Aqua Designs India Private Limited
Aqua Designs India has 2 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suthakar Sreedharan Also directs: Aquasol Technologies LLP | Managing Director | 24 Dec 2002 | 23 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
| Sreedharan Kamalam Also directs: Aquasol Technologies LLP | Whole-Time Director | 24 Dec 2002 | 23 Years 10 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Aqua Designs India Private Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Cleantech industry (Water and Wastewater Treatment), with the same principal business activity (water collection, treatment and supply), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| CN Water Systems Private Limited | ₹148.42 Cr (FY 2025) | 4.0% | Kalyan, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Il&Fs Paradip Refinery Water Limited | ₹140.77 Cr (FY 2025) | 0.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Aqua Designs India Private Limitedthis company | ₹131.61 Cr (FY 2017) | ₹1.16 Cr | 0.9% | -15.0% | 21 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Synerzez Solutions Private Limited | ₹124.22 Cr (FY 2025) | 30.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Ashwath Infraprojects Private Limited | ₹120.43 Cr (FY 2022) | -28.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Pennar Enviro Limited | ₹108.54 Cr (FY 2018) | -2.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Auditor
Aqua Designs India Private Limited is audited by LODHA & CO for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| LODHA & CO | FY 2017 | 301051E |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Aqua Designs India Private Limited is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2015 | 10563859 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹150 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Sep 2014 | 10527869 | Syndicate Bank | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 01 Sep 2014 | 10528578 | Idbi Bank Limited | ₹30 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 17 Jul 2014 | 10522831 | Bank of India | ₹38 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 22 Oct 2009 | 10181175 | State Bank of India | ₹71.08 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Aqua Designs India Private Limited has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹62.03 Cr; the latest was in November 2012.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Nov 2012 | Funding round | ₹18 Cr | Investors: Peepul Capital |
| Sep 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Others Aqua Designs India Pvt. Ltd., an individual |
| Sep 2008 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Others Aqua Designs India Pvt. Ltd., an individual |
| Sep 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: Others Aqua Designs India Pvt. Ltd., an individual |
| Sep 2006 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Others Aqua Designs India Pvt. Ltd., 3 individuals Seller: 4 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Aqua Designs India Private Limited has 57 court cases on record: 8 filed by Aqua Designs India, 49 filed against it. 17 cases are pending and 40 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 43 | 43 | 15 |
| High courts | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 57)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Emerson Process Management India Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Criminal case | Filed against the company by V. Automat and Instruments Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Vadodara, Gujarat | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Sunrise Industries(India)Ltd-Divyang Bhandari | Pending |
| District court, Vadodara, Gujarat | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Sunrise Industries(India)Ltd-Divyang Bhandari | Disposed |
| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed against the company by M.M.L Infra Pvt Ltd | 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
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Group structure & subsidiaries
Aqua Designs India has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2017. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Aquasol Technologies LLP | AAC-9137 |
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Employees & EPFO
Aqua Designs India Private Limited has a workforce of 21 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 24, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Aqua Designs India has 10 GST registrations: 2 active and 8 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AADCA9550D2ZY | Tamil Nadu | Active | 05 Jul 2021 |
| 32AADCA9550D1Z1 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Aqua Designs India Private Limited has 15 board changes on record since 2002: 2 appointments and 13 cessations. The latest: Sreenivasulu Vudayagiri ceased to be Nominee Director on 02 Jan 2018.
19 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Aqua Designs India is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
Aqua Designs India is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in water treatment, within the environment industry. It was incorporated on 24 December 2002 and is registered under CIN U41000TN2002PTC050091. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Aqua Designs India has 2 current directors:
- Suthakar Sreedharan - Managing Director
- Sreedharan Kamalam - Whole-Time Director
The latest financial statements of Aqua Designs India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2017. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2017. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Aqua Designs India is U41000TN2002PTC050091. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Aqua Designs India has open charges of ₹150 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹195.08 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Aqua Designs India has 57 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 49 filed against it. 17 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Aqua Designs India was incorporated on 24 December 2002. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Aqua Designs India has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹62.03 Cr; the latest was in November 2012.
The peers of Aqua Designs India by revenue are CN Water Systems Private Limited, Il&Fs Paradip Refinery Water Limited, Synerzez Solutions Private Limited, Ashwath Infraprojects Private Limited, Pennar Enviro Limited, all in the Cleantech industry (Water and Wastewater Treatment), with the same principal business activity (water collection, treatment and supply).
Sreenivasulu Vudayagiri ceased to be Nominee Director on 02 Jan 2018. Sri Venugopala Rao Chittoory ceased to be Nominee Director on 02 Jan 2018. Venkat Shankar ceased to be Director on 19 Jul 2016. Aqua Designs India has 15 board changes on record in total.
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