- Udyam number
- UDYAM-GJ-25-0006714

About Arete Services Private Limited
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Arete Services Private Limited is a private limited company based in Vapi, Gujarat, India. It operates in the real estate financing segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 12 April 1990 and has been in existence for over 36 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, under CIN U60231GJ1990PTC013617. Its GSTIN is 24AAACH6064Q1Z8 (Gujarat). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.01 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹99 Lakh. It was formerly known as Highway Services Private Limited. It is led by directors including Jikar Allarakha Saiyed and Mrugesh Dhimantrai Oza.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Comm. Plot No. C7/67/P N. H. No 8 Near Koparli Road G.I.D.C., Vapi, Gujarat, India – 396195.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹482.76 Cr, a decline of 15% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹168.95 Cr (net margin 35%) and EBITDA of ₹254.52 Cr (EBITDA margin 52.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 49% over three years and 48% over five years.
The company has about 332 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 14 subsidiaries.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹44.16 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹37.95 Cr on record. Court records list 14 cases involving the company, including 10 filed by the company and 4 filed against it.
Arete Services Private Limited is registered as an MSME under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-GJ-25-0006714). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website areteservices.in.
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Contact details
Arete Services Private Limited's registered office is in Vapi, Gujarat. Its website is areteservices.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressComm. Plot No. C7/67/P N. H. No 8 Near Koparli Road G.I.D.C., Vapi, Gujarat, India – 396195
- IndustryFinancial Services, Real Estate Financing
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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
Business activity
The main business activities of Arete Services are support service to organizations and accommodation and food service. 4 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| N | Support service to Organizations | N1 | Rental and leasing of motor vehicles, machinery, equipment, capital goods, etc. activities | |
| N | Support service to Organizations | N7 | Other support services to organizations | |
| I | Accommodation and Food Service | I1 | Accommodation services provided by Hotel, Inns, Resorts, holiday homes, hostel, etc. | |
| I | Accommodation and Food Service | I2 | Food and beverage services provided by hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc. |
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Financials of Arete Services Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableArete Services Private Limited reported revenue of ₹482.76 Cr (down 15% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 15% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 48%. EBITDA fell 25% 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) | ₹168.95 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 52.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 35% | ||||
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Board of directors of Arete Services Private Limited
Arete Services has 5 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jikar Allarakha Saiyed Also directs: Shiv Shakti Healthcare LLP, Delux Industries Private Limited | Director | 12 Apr 1990 | 36 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Mrugesh Dhimantrai Oza Also directs: Shiv Shakti Healthcare LLP, M Graph Industries Private Limited, Payal Properties Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 26 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Maulesh Jayendrabhai Shah Also directs: Delux Industries Private Limited, Payal Properties Private Limited, Arete Trading Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 22 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Siraj Jikar Saiyed Also directs: Saljay Consultancy LLP, Kodo Lifescience Private Limited, Sigma Container Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 24 Oct 2007 | 18 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Chirag Rana Also directs: M Graph Industries Private Limited, Payal Properties Private Limited, Ambience Industrial Park Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 22 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Arete Services Private Limited is audited by GOPALAKRISHNAN AIYER & CO LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| GOPALAKRISHNAN AIYER & CO LLP | FY 2024 | 115990W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Arete Services Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 15 Sep 2025 | 101157906 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹8 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Mar 2024 | 100890518 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹18.7 Lakh | Open | |
| 02 Sep 2023 | 100784749 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹45.95 Lakh | Open | |
| 05 Jul 2023 | 100754835 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹24.46 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Feb 2023 | 100688411 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹6.5 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 35 View all charges
Legal cases
Arete Services Private Limited has 14 court cases on record: 10 filed by Arete Services, 4 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| High courts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 14)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Gurugram, Haryana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Soma Network Software Pvt. Ltd. and 2 others | Disposed |
| District court, South, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Ms Artlite Illumination Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| District court, Bharuch, Gujarat | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Valsad, Gujarat | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| District court, South, Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by an individual | 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
Arete Services Private Limited has 6 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 309 overdue payments to 9 micro and small suppliers. 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 (5 of 9)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Nishi Data Forms | |||
| Jayantilal K. Shah | |||
| Vinayak Enterprises | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Arete Services has 14 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| M Graph Industries Private Limited | U36900GJ2007PTC083489 | |
| Payal Properties Private Limited | U45201GJ1991PTC016318 | |
| Narmada Industrial Park Private Limited | U45201GJ2012PTC068504 | |
| Jambusar Industrial Park Private Limited | U45201GJ2012PTC068512 | |
| Ambience Industrial Park Private Limited | U45201GJ2012PTC068513 | |
| Adharbhut Industrial Park Private Limited | U45201GJ2012PTC068531 |
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Employees & EPFO
Arete Services Private Limited has a workforce of 332 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 09, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Arete Services has 7 GST registrations: 4 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 24AAACH6064Q1Z8 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAACH6064Q4Z5 | Gujarat | Active | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 24AAACH6064Q5Z4 | Gujarat | Active | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 26AAACH6064Q2Z3 | Daman & Diu | Active | 01 Aug 2020 |
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Recent activity
Arete Services Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 1990: 5 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Chirag Rana was appointed as Director on 22 Apr 2025.
61 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Arete Services is an active private limited company based in Vapi, Gujarat, India. The company works in real estate financing, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 12 April 1990 (36+ years old) and is registered under CIN U60231GJ1990PTC013617.
Arete Services has 5 current directors:
- Jikar Allarakha Saiyed - Director
- Mrugesh Dhimantrai Oza - Director
- Maulesh Jayendrabhai Shah - Director
- Siraj Jikar Saiyed - Director
- Chirag Rana - Director
The latest financial statements of Arete Services on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Arete Services is 24AAACH6064Q1Z8, registered in Gujarat. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AAACH6064Q4Z5 (Gujarat), 24AAACH6064Q5Z4 (Gujarat), 26AAACH6064Q2Z3 (Daman & Diu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Arete Services is U60231GJ1990PTC013617. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Arete Services has 14 court cases on record: 10 filed by the company and 4 filed against it. Most are in the district courts.
Arete Services was incorporated on 12 April 1990, making it 36+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
Chirag Rana was appointed as Director on 22 Apr 2025. Maulesh Jayendrabhai Shah was appointed as Director on 22 Apr 2025. Altaf Jikar Saiyed ceased to be Director on 18 May 2020. Arete Services has 7 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Arete Services is registered as an MSME under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-GJ-25-0006714).
Arete Services has 6 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2023, listing 309 overdue payments to 9 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 28 Aug 2023.
Arete Services can be reached through the website areteservices.in. Its registered office is in Vapi, Gujarat, India.