- #1,009 Arunkumar Poddar & family ₹2,700 Cr

About Arete Capital Service Private Limited
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Arete Capital Service Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Kavisri Enterprises Private Limited. It operates in the financial product distributors segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 20 December 1996 and has been in existence for over 30 years.
Its director Arunkumar Poddar and family are #1,009 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U67120MH1996PTC104655. Its GSTIN is 27AAACE8545M1Z7 (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹6.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹3.47 Cr. It was formerly known as Spa Global Private Limited and Evergreen Broking Pvt Ltd. It is led by directors including Kamal Kishore Somani and Arun Kumar Poddar.
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 101 A 10th Floor Mittal Court Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹13.48 Cr, a growth of 30% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹93.23 Lakh (net margin 6.9%) and EBITDA of ₹2.69 Cr (EBITDA margin 20%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 74% over three years and 49% over five years.
The company has about 56 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Arete Capital. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹31 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹111 Cr on record. Court records list 2 cases involving the company, including 2 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website aretecapital.co.in.
Company details
Name history
Arete Capital Service has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Spa Global Private Limited, Evergreen Broking Pvt Ltd, and Arete Capital Services Private Limited. The current legal name is Arete Capital Service Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Arete Capital Service Private Limited | Current |
| Spa Global Private Limited | Previous |
| Evergreen Broking Pvt Ltd | Previous |
| Arete Capital Services Private Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Arete Capital Service
Contact details
Arete Capital Service Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is aretecapital.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address101 A 10th Floor Mittal Court Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021
- IndustryFinancial Services, Financial Product Distributors
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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
Arete Capital Service operates one associated brand: Arete Capital. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Investment advisory and retirement fund solutions are provided. | aretecapital.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Arete Capital Service is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers other financial activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K8 | Other financial activities |
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Financials of Arete Capital Service Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableArete Capital Service Private Limited reported revenue of ₹13.48 Cr (up 30% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 30% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 49%. EBITDA rose 37% 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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| EBITDA | ₹2.69 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹93.23 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 20% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Arete Capital Service Private Limited
Arete Capital Service has 3 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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| Kamal Kishore Somani | Director | 28 Aug 2002 | 24 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Arun Kumar Poddar Also directs: Choice Strategic Advisors LLP, Choice International Limited, Choice Consultancy Services Private Limited and 5 more | Additional Director | 28 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ajay Rajendra Kejriwal Also directs: Choice International Limited, Choice Wealth Private Limited, Choice Amc Private Limited and 5 more | Additional Director | 28 Mar 2025 | 1 Years 7 Months | Current |
Auditor
Arete Capital Service Private Limited is audited by Jagdish Bansal & Associates for the financial year 2022.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Jagdish Bansal & Associates | FY 2022 | 103820W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Arete Capital Service 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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| 28 Jan 2021 | 100417244 | Others | ₹31 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Oct 2016 | 100057658 | Others | ₹76 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 08 Mar 2007 | 10043580 | The Bank of Rajasthan Limited | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 90144702 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 4 View all charges
Legal cases
Arete Capital Service Private Limited has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (2 of 2)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed against the company by Spa Capital Services Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Spa Capital Services Limited | 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 Arete Capital Service Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Arete Capital Service Private Limited has a workforce of 56 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 56 |
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GST
Arete Capital Service has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACE8545M1Z7 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Arete Capital Service Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2002: 3 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Ajay Rajendra Kejriwal was appointed as Additional Director on 28 Mar 2025.
7 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Arete Capital Service is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in financial product distributors, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 20 December 1996 (30+ years old) and is registered under CIN U67120MH1996PTC104655.
Arete Capital Service has 3 current directors:
- Kamal Kishore Somani - Director
- Arun Kumar Poddar - Additional Director
- Ajay Rajendra Kejriwal - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Arete Capital Service 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 Arete Capital Service is 27AAACE8545M1Z7, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Arete Capital Service is U67120MH1996PTC104655. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Arete Capital Service has 2 court cases on record: 2 filed against it.
Arete Capital Service was incorporated on 20 December 1996, making it 30+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Ajay Rajendra Kejriwal was appointed as Additional Director on 28 Mar 2025. Arun Kumar Poddar was appointed as Additional Director on 28 Mar 2025. Sandeep Parwal ceased to be Director on 29 Aug 2019. Arete Capital Service has 7 board changes on record in total.
Arete Capital Service can be reached through the website aretecapital.co.in. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Arete Capital Service is at 101 A 10th Floor Mittal Court Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400021.

