- #513 M A M Arunachalam & family ₹6,800 Cr

Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust
About Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust
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Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is a private not for profit company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the brokerage and trading services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 11 February 1991 and has been in existence for over 35 years.
Its director M A M Arunachalam and family are #513 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U93090TN1991NPL020297.
It is led by directors including Meyyammai Arunachalam Murugappan and Alagappan Arunachalam Murugappan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at The Laurels New No.9 Old No.4 Chittaranjan Road Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600018.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹85.98 Lakh, a growth of 22% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹62.99 Lakh (net margin 73.3%) and EBITDA of ₹78.29 Lakh (EBITDA margin 91.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 10% over five years.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U93090TN1991GAT020297. The current CIN is U93090TN1991NPL020297, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U93090TN1991NPL020297 | Current |
| U93090TN1991GAT020297 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust
Contact details
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressThe Laurels New No.9 Old No.4 Chittaranjan Road Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600018
- IndustryFinancial Services, Brokerage & Trading 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
Financials of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust
FY 2025 filings availableAr Lakshmi Achi Trust reported revenue of ₹85.98 Lakh (up 22% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 10% over five years, including 22% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 38% 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) | ₹62.99 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 91.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 73.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust has 4 directors on record. No former directors are listed.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Meyyammai Arunachalam Murugappan | Director | 11 Feb 1991 | 35 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Alagappan Arunachalam Murugappan | Director | 11 Feb 1991 | 35 Years 9 Months | Current |
| M A M Arunachalam Also directs: M.A.Murugappan Holdings LLP, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited and 5 more | Director | 04 Jan 1999 | 27 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Alagammai Arunachalam Alagappan Also directs: M A Alagappan Holdings Private Limited | Director | 11 Feb 1991 | 35 Years 9 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is compared with the 4 companies closest to it by revenue in the BFSI industry (Broking Services), with the same principal business activity (other financial activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| G.G Promoters and Developers Private Limited | ₹86.42 Lakh (FY 2024) | 81.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Favourite Stocks Private Limited | ₹86.19 Lakh (FY 2025) | -44.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Ar Lakshmi Achi Trustthis company | ₹85.98 Lakh (FY 2025) | ₹62.99 Lakh | 73.3% | 22.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Affluence Commodities Private Limited | ₹85.68 Lakh (FY 2024) | -72.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Gadiya Comtrade India Private Limited | ₹85.35 Lakh (FY 2024) | 796.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Auditor
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is audited by SUNDAR SRINI & SRIDHAR for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| SUNDAR SRINI & SRIDHAR | FY 2019 | 004201S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions and public shareholders.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
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GST
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Recent activity
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust has 4 board changes on record since 1991: 4 appointments. The latest: M A M Arunachalam was appointed as Director on 04 Jan 1999.
Frequently asked questions
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is an active private not for profit company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in brokerage and trading services, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 11 February 1991 (35+ years old) and is registered under CIN U93090TN1991NPL020297.
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust has 4 current directors:
- Meyyammai Arunachalam Murugappan - Director
- Alagappan Arunachalam Murugappan - Director
- M A M Arunachalam - Director
- Alagammai Arunachalam Alagappan - Director
The latest financial statements of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is U93090TN1991NPL020297. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust was incorporated on 11 February 1991, making it 35+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust by revenue are G.G Promoters and Developers Private Limited, Favourite Stocks Private Limited, Affluence Commodities Private Limited, Gadiya Comtrade India Private Limited, all in the BFSI industry (Broking Services), with the same principal business activity (other financial activities).
M A M Arunachalam was appointed as Director on 04 Jan 1999. Alagammai Arunachalam Alagappan was appointed as Director on 11 Feb 1991. Alagappan Arunachalam Murugappan was appointed as Director on 11 Feb 1991. Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust has 4 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is at The Laurels New No.9 Old No.4 Chittaranjan Road Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600018.
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust operates in the financial services industry, in the brokerage and trading services segment.
The compliance status of Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust is compliant as of 01 September 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.
Ar Lakshmi Achi Trust can be reached at its registered office: The Laurels New No.9 Old No.4 Chittaranjan Road Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600018.

