
About Ask Automotive Limited
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Ask Automotive Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the metalworking segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 18 January 1988 and has been in existence for over 38 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN L34300DL1988PLC030342. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 544022 and NSE: ASKAUTOLTD.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹45 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹39.43 Cr. It is led by directors including Kuldip Singh Rathee (Managing Director) and Aman Rathee (Managing Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 07 August 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Karol Bagh New Delhi, Flat No. 104 929/1 Naiwala Faiz Road, Delhi, India – 110005.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹4,176.32 Cr, a growth of 16% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹295.78 Cr (net margin 7.1%) and EBITDA of ₹530.89 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.7%). The net worth stands at ₹1,311.1 Cr (up 25.7% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹2,044.19 Cr (up 36.3% YoY).
The company has about 1,497 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: ASK Automotive. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹975.75 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹815.37 Cr on record. Court records list 6 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 1 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 askbrake.com.
Company details
CIN history
Ask Automotive has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L34300DL1988PLC030342, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L34300DL1988PLC030342 | Current |
| L34300DL1988PLC03034 | Previous |
| U34300DL1988PTC030342 | Previous |
Contact details
Ask Automotive Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi.
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- Registered AddressKarol Bagh New Delhi, Flat No. 104 929/1 Naiwala Faiz Road, Delhi, India – 110005
- IndustryMetal & Minerals, Metalworking
- Company details, directors and signatories
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- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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Brands
Ask Automotive operates one associated brand: ASK Automotive. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Braking systems and safety control cables are manufactured and supplied. | askbrake.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Ask Automotive is manufacturing. In detail, this covers manufacture of basic metals.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | 24 | Manufacture of basic metals |
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Financials of Ask Automotive Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableAsk Automotive Limited reported revenue of ₹4,176.32 Cr (up 16% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 4,176 | 3,601 | 2,995 | 2,555 | 2,013 | 1,544 | 1,645 |
| Revenue growth | +16.0% | +20.3% | +17.2% | +26.9% | +30.4% | -6.1% | - |
| EBITDA | 531 | 432 | 301 | 231 | 166 | 182 | 200 |
| EBITDA margin | +12.7% | +12.0% | +10.0% | +9.0% | +8.2% | +11.8% | +12.1% |
| Profit before tax | 391 | 327 | 230 | 170 | 113 | 143 | 133 |
| Net profit | 296 | 248 | 174 | 123 | 82.64 | 98.17 | 115 |
| Net profit margin | +7.1% | +6.9% | +5.8% | +4.8% | +4.1% | +6.4% | +7.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 15.08 | 12.56 | 8.81 | 6.24 | 4.11 | 5.22 | 21.03 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 2,044 | 1,500 | 1,193 | 997 | 831 | 704 | 695 |
| Net worth | 1,311 | 1,043 | 817 | 644 | 632 | 622 | 519 |
| Total debt | 679 | 412 | 346 | 328 | 175 | 54.02 | 149 |
| Cash & bank | 12.91 | 20.06 | 12.65 | 2.38 | 1.57 | 18.67 | 3.55 |
| Net working capital | 272 | 107 | 106 | 145 | 92.85 | 83.72 | 42.01 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 301 | 360 | 303 | 139 | 144 | 136 | 247 |
| Cash from investing | (479) | (339) | (278) | (161) | (79.96) | (6.02) | (59.65) |
| Cash from financing | 171 | (13.62) | (15.54) | 23.21 | (81.48) | (115) | (186) |
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,555 | 1,358 | 1,147 | 1,084 | 1,054 | 891 | 850 | 915 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +47.6% | +52.4% | +35.0% | +18.5% | +8.2% | +3.4% | - | - |
| Other income | 6.07 | 3.03 | 6.85 | 5.25 | 6.78 | 4.27 | 5.77 | 5.31 |
| EBITDA | 177 | 158 | 132 | 141 | 137 | 120 | 104 | 111 |
| EBITDA margin | +11.4% | +11.7% | +11.5% | +13.0% | +13.0% | +13.4% | +12.2% | +12.1% |
| Depreciation | 35.56 | 33.14 | 30.85 | 28.96 | 27.86 | 26.45 | 24.63 | 22.58 |
| Interest | 16.39 | 15.89 | 13.64 | 11.93 | 12.38 | 10.24 | 8.96 | 7.51 |
| Profit before tax | 131 | 112 | 94.80 | 105 | 104 | 87.18 | 76.00 | 85.91 |
| Tax | 29.82 | 27.13 | 23.26 | 25.37 | 23.86 | 21.11 | 18.39 | 20.02 |
| Net profit | 102 | 85.12 | 71.54 | 79.92 | 79.80 | 66.07 | 57.61 | 65.89 |
| EPS (₹) | 5.15 | 4.32 | 3.63 | 4.05 | 4.05 | 3.35 | 2.92 | 3.34 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 3,305 | 3,220 | 2,926 | 2,555 | 2,013 | 1,544 | 1,645 |
| Revenue growth | +2.7% | +10.0% | +14.5% | +26.9% | +30.4% | -6.1% | - |
| EBITDA | 334 | 321 | 283 | 238 | 171 | 186 | 211 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.1% | +10.0% | +9.7% | +9.3% | +8.5% | +12.1% | +12.8% |
| Profit before tax | 309 | 286 | 235 | 183 | 119 | 147 | 144 |
| Net profit | 229 | 213 | 176 | 136 | 88.70 | 99.22 | 117 |
| Net profit margin | +6.9% | +6.6% | +6.0% | +5.3% | +4.4% | +6.4% | +7.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 11.65 | 10.79 | 8.91 | 6.90 | 4.42 | 5.44 | 23.16 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 1,448 | 1,130 | 971 | 887 | 809 | 732 | 719 |
| Net worth | 1,258 | 1,057 | 866 | 691 | 666 | 650 | 542 |
| Total debt | 154 | 37.65 | 75.21 | 171 | 119 | 54.02 | 149 |
| Cash & bank | 1.72 | 16.40 | 12.59 | 1.26 | 1.21 | 18.67 | 3.55 |
| Net working capital | 182 | 90.96 | 77.58 | 149 | 92.09 | 83.72 | 42.01 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 222 | 240 | 318 | 152 | 145 | 136 | 247 |
| Cash from investing | (297) | (145) | (196) | (82.96) | (99.32) | (6.02) | (59.65) |
| Cash from financing | 60.47 | (90.48) | (111) | (69.01) | (62.95) | (115) | (186) |
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,084 | 987 | 891 | 860 | 827 | 727 | 735 | 814 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +31.1% | +35.8% | +21.2% | +5.7% | -6.5% | -7.6% | - | - |
| Other income | 12.80 | 12.44 | 14.12 | 11.81 | 12.27 | 9.92 | 9.13 | 10.68 |
| Total expenses | 992 | 895 | 805 | 771 | 749 | 646 | 664 | 734 |
| EBITDA | 91.84 | 91.19 | 86.69 | 88.56 | 78.24 | 80.53 | 71.70 | 79.49 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.5% | +9.2% | +9.7% | +10.3% | +9.5% | +11.1% | +9.8% | +9.8% |
| Depreciation | 15.02 | 14.67 | 14.51 | 14.58 | 14.84 | 14.93 | 14.85 | 14.67 |
| Interest | 4.95 | 5.75 | 4.24 | 3.56 | 3.66 | 2.39 | 2.93 | 2.77 |
| Profit before tax | 84.67 | 83.21 | 82.06 | 82.23 | 72.01 | 73.13 | 63.05 | 72.73 |
| Tax | 21.60 | 21.75 | 20.96 | 21.45 | 18.68 | 18.73 | 16.41 | 18.59 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,555 | 1,358 | 1,147 | 1,084 | 1,054 | 891 | 850 | 915 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +47.6% | +52.4% | +35.0% | +18.5% | +8.2% | +3.4% | - | - |
| Other income | 6.07 | 3.03 | 6.85 | 5.25 | 6.78 | 4.27 | 5.77 | 5.31 |
| EBITDA | 177 | 158 | 132 | 141 | 137 | 120 | 104 | 111 |
| EBITDA margin | +11.4% | +11.7% | +11.5% | +13.0% | +13.0% | +13.4% | +12.2% | +12.1% |
| Depreciation | 35.56 | 33.14 | 30.85 | 28.96 | 27.86 | 26.45 | 24.63 | 22.58 |
| Interest | 16.39 | 15.89 | 13.64 | 11.93 | 12.38 | 10.24 | 8.96 | 7.51 |
| Profit before tax | 131 | 112 | 94.80 | 105 | 104 | 87.18 | 76.00 | 85.91 |
| Tax | 29.82 | 27.13 | 23.26 | 25.37 | 23.86 | 21.11 | 18.39 | 20.02 |
| Net profit | 102 | 85.12 | 71.54 | 79.92 | 79.80 | 66.07 | 57.61 | 65.89 |
| EPS (₹) | 5.15 | 4.32 | 3.63 | 4.05 | 4.05 | 3.35 | 2.92 | 3.34 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,176 | 3,601 | 2,995 | 2,555 | 2,013 | 1,544 | 1,645 |
| Revenue growth | +16.0% | +20.3% | +17.2% | +26.9% | +30.4% | -6.1% | - |
| Other income | 22.35 | 18.13 | 26.90 | 11.11 | 11.18 | 23.77 | 5.20 |
| Total expenses | 3,645 | 3,169 | 2,694 | 2,325 | 1,847 | 1,362 | 1,445 |
| Employee cost | 219 | 190 | 171 | 139 | 123 | 102 | 120 |
| EBITDA | 531 | 432 | 301 | 231 | 166 | 182 | 200 |
| EBITDA margin | +12.7% | +12.0% | +10.0% | +9.0% | +8.2% | +11.8% | +12.1% |
| Depreciation | 114 | 88.99 | 68.99 | 60.70 | 55.91 | 51.89 | 51.85 |
| Interest | 48.19 | 33.67 | 28.56 | 11.19 | 8.08 | 10.85 | 20.01 |
| Profit before tax | 391 | 327 | 230 | 170 | 113 | 143 | 133 |
| Tax | 93.61 | 79.75 | 56.20 | 46.81 | 30.33 | 36.76 | 26.10 |
| Net profit | 296 | 248 | 174 | 123 | 82.64 | 98.17 | 115 |
| Net profit margin | +7.1% | +6.9% | +5.8% | +4.8% | +4.1% | +6.4% | +7.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 15.08 | 12.56 | 8.81 | 6.24 | 4.11 | 5.22 | 21.03 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 39.43 | 39.43 | 39.43 | 39.43 | 40.18 | 40.69 | 10.17 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,272 | 1,004 | 777 | 604 | 592 | 582 | 509 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,311 | 1,043 | 817 | 644 | 632 | 622 | 519 |
| Minority interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Secured loans | 558 | 393 | 343 | 286 | 160 | 42.67 | 99.32 |
| Unsecured loans | 121 | 18.50 | 2.76 | 42.07 | 15.55 | 11.35 | 50.07 |
| Total debt | 679 | 412 | 346 | 328 | 175 | 54.02 | 149 |
| Total liabilities | 2,044 | 1,500 | 1,193 | 997 | 831 | 704 | 695 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,086 | 1,686 | 1,332 | 1,020 | 984 | 794 | 760 |
| Net block | 1,566 | 1,267 | 992 | 726 | 738 | 603 | 607 |
| Capital work in progress | 152 | 64.56 | 64.20 | 118 | 2.85 | 9.83 | 15.57 |
| Investments | 45.36 | 37.19 | 20.50 | 4.04 | 0.00 | 3.40 | 16.13 |
| Inventories | 309 | 230 | 177 | 154 | 124 | 113 | 93.04 |
| Sundry debtors | 302 | 195 | 214 | 210 | 201 | 133 | 72.28 |
| Cash & bank balances | 12.91 | 20.06 | 12.65 | 2.38 | 1.57 | 18.67 | 3.55 |
| Loans & advances | 116 | 58.18 | 51.40 | 34.08 | 10.30 | 7.65 | 20.09 |
| Total current assets | 741 | 503 | 455 | 400 | 337 | 272 | 189 |
| Total current liabilities | 468 | 396 | 349 | 256 | 245 | 188 | 147 |
| Net working capital | 272 | 107 | 106 | 145 | 92.85 | 83.72 | 42.01 |
| Total assets | 2,044 | 1,500 | 1,193 | 997 | 831 | 704 | 695 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 19.79 | 12.23 | 2.23 | 1.30 | 18.53 | 3.36 | 1.49 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 301 | 360 | 303 | 139 | 144 | 136 | 247 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (479) | (339) | (278) | (161) | (79.96) | (6.02) | (59.65) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 171 | (13.62) | (15.54) | 23.21 | (81.48) | (115) | (186) |
| Net change in cash | (6.89) | 7.56 | 10.00 | 0.93 | (17.23) | 15.17 | 1.87 |
| Closing cash | 12.91 | 20.06 | 12.65 | 2.38 | 1.57 | 18.67 | 3.55 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +16.0% | +20.3% | +17.2% | +26.9% | +30.4% | -6.1% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +22.9% | +43.7% | +30.4% | +39.1% | -8.9% | -8.9% | - |
| PBT growth | +19.4% | +42.4% | +35.5% | +50.2% | -21.0% | +7.4% | -26.5% |
| Net income growth | +19.5% | +42.4% | +41.8% | +48.4% | -15.8% | -14.3% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +17.8% | +21.4% | +24.7% | +15.8% | +4.1% | - | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +32.1% | +37.6% | +18.2% | +4.9% | -9.8% | - | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +7.1% | +6.9% | +5.8% | +4.8% | +4.1% | +6.9% | +6.5% |
| Return on capital employed | +24.8% | +26.8% | +23.6% | +19.8% | +15.5% | +22.0% | +21.1% |
| Return on net worth | +25.3% | +26.6% | +23.8% | +19.3% | +13.2% | +18.6% | +22.7% |
| Debt / equity | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.48 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Interest cover | 11.56 | 9.82 | 12.33 | 6.59 | 7.35 | 8.34 | 13.53 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 2.21 | 2.39 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.26 | 1.99 | 2.31 |
| Inventory turnover | 15.50 | 17.71 | 18.13 | 18.39 | 16.98 | 15.01 | 17.09 |
| Debtors turnover | 16.79 | 17.61 | 14.11 | 12.42 | 11.19 | 15.06 | 13.98 |
| EPS (₹) | 15.08 | 12.56 | 8.81 | 6.24 | 4.11 | 5.22 | 21.03 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 1.85 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 66.50 | 52.91 | 41.43 | 32.65 | 31.45 | 30.58 | 102.01 |
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,084 | 987 | 891 | 860 | 827 | 727 | 735 | 814 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +31.1% | +35.8% | +21.2% | +5.7% | -6.5% | -7.6% | - | - |
| Other income | 12.80 | 12.44 | 14.12 | 11.81 | 12.27 | 9.92 | 9.13 | 10.68 |
| Total expenses | 992 | 895 | 805 | 771 | 749 | 646 | 664 | 734 |
| EBITDA | 91.84 | 91.19 | 86.69 | 88.56 | 78.24 | 80.53 | 71.70 | 79.49 |
| EBITDA margin | +8.5% | +9.2% | +9.7% | +10.3% | +9.5% | +11.1% | +9.8% | +9.8% |
| Depreciation | 15.02 | 14.67 | 14.51 | 14.58 | 14.84 | 14.93 | 14.85 | 14.67 |
| Interest | 4.95 | 5.75 | 4.24 | 3.56 | 3.66 | 2.39 | 2.93 | 2.77 |
| Profit before tax | 84.67 | 83.21 | 82.06 | 82.23 | 72.01 | 73.13 | 63.05 | 72.73 |
| Tax | 21.60 | 21.75 | 20.96 | 21.45 | 18.68 | 18.73 | 16.41 | 18.59 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,305 | 3,220 | 2,926 | 2,555 | 2,013 | 1,544 | 1,645 |
| Revenue growth | +2.7% | +10.0% | +14.5% | +26.9% | +30.4% | -6.1% | - |
| Other income | 48.12 | 34.68 | 23.76 | 14.95 | 11.70 | 23.77 | 5.20 |
| Total expenses | 2,971 | 2,898 | 2,643 | 2,317 | 1,842 | 1,358 | 1,434 |
| Employee cost | 175 | 167 | 157 | 139 | 123 | 102 | 120 |
| EBITDA | 334 | 321 | 283 | 238 | 171 | 186 | 211 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.1% | +10.0% | +9.7% | +9.3% | +8.5% | +12.1% | +12.8% |
| Depreciation | 58.85 | 58.28 | 57.04 | 59.78 | 55.83 | 51.89 | 51.85 |
| Interest | 13.85 | 11.83 | 14.74 | 10.85 | 8.05 | 10.85 | 20.01 |
| Profit before tax | 309 | 286 | 235 | 183 | 119 | 147 | 144 |
| Tax | 79.84 | 73.34 | 59.70 | 46.81 | 30.33 | 36.76 | 26.10 |
| Net profit | 229 | 213 | 176 | 136 | 88.70 | 99.22 | 117 |
| Net profit margin | +6.9% | +6.6% | +6.0% | +5.3% | +4.4% | +6.4% | +7.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 11.65 | 10.79 | 8.91 | 6.90 | 4.42 | 5.44 | 23.16 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 39.43 | 39.43 | 39.43 | 39.43 | 40.18 | 40.69 | 10.17 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,218 | 1,018 | 826 | 651 | 626 | 609 | 532 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,258 | 1,057 | 866 | 691 | 666 | 650 | 542 |
| Secured loans | 82.60 | 21.45 | 95.12 | 131 | 69.43 | 42.67 | 99.32 |
| Unsecured loans | 71.50 | 16.20 | (19.91) | 39.63 | 49.88 | 11.35 | 50.07 |
| Total debt | 154 | 37.65 | 75.21 | 171 | 119 | 54.02 | 149 |
| Total liabilities | 1,448 | 1,130 | 971 | 887 | 809 | 732 | 719 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 1,115 | 1,066 | 961 | 932 | 910 | 794 | 760 |
| Net block | 693 | 691 | 637 | 640 | 663 | 603 | 607 |
| Capital work in progress | 23.13 | 5.35 | 0.62 | 6.53 | 2.04 | 9.83 | 15.57 |
| Investments | 59.04 | 54.58 | 43.87 | 43.87 | 31.87 | 31.12 | 39.45 |
| Inventories | 226 | 186 | 164 | 153 | 124 | 113 | 93.04 |
| Sundry debtors | 238 | 193 | 196 | 211 | 201 | 133 | 72.28 |
| Cash & bank balances | 1.72 | 16.40 | 12.59 | 1.26 | 1.21 | 18.67 | 3.55 |
| Loans & advances | 80.42 | 22.61 | 23.63 | 23.10 | 9.50 | 7.65 | 20.09 |
| Total current assets | 546 | 418 | 397 | 388 | 336 | 272 | 189 |
| Total current liabilities | 364 | 327 | 319 | 239 | 244 | 188 | 147 |
| Net working capital | 182 | 90.96 | 77.58 | 149 | 92.09 | 83.72 | 42.01 |
| Total assets | 1,448 | 1,130 | 971 | 887 | 809 | 732 | 719 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 16.14 | 12.18 | 1.11 | 0.95 | 18.53 | 3.36 | 1.49 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 222 | 240 | 318 | 152 | 145 | 136 | 247 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (297) | (145) | (196) | (82.96) | (99.32) | (6.02) | (59.65) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 60.47 | (90.48) | (111) | (69.01) | (62.95) | (115) | (186) |
| Net change in cash | (14.42) | 3.96 | 11.07 | 0.16 | (17.58) | 15.17 | 1.87 |
| Closing cash | 1.72 | 16.40 | 12.59 | 1.26 | 1.21 | 18.67 | 3.55 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +2.7% | +10.0% | +14.5% | +26.9% | +30.4% | -6.1% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +3.9% | +13.5% | +18.8% | +39.3% | -8.1% | -11.5% | - |
| PBT growth | +8.2% | +21.6% | +28.7% | +53.6% | -19.2% | +2.4% | -20.6% |
| Net income growth | +7.7% | +21.1% | +29.5% | +53.0% | -10.6% | -15.2% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +9.0% | +16.9% | +23.8% | +15.8% | +4.1% | -0.7% | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +11.9% | +23.4% | +15.0% | +4.2% | -8.9% | -0.7% | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +7.0% | +6.6% | +6.0% | +5.3% | +4.4% | +7.2% | +7.2% |
| Return on capital employed | +25.1% | +28.4% | +26.9% | +22.8% | +16.5% | +19.7% | +22.1% |
| Return on net worth | +19.8% | +22.1% | +22.6% | +20.1% | +13.5% | +16.6% | +24.1% |
| Debt / equity | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.47 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.29 |
| Interest cover | 5.03 | 4.50 | 6.51 | 6.07 | 6.98 | 8.07 | 12.61 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 3.03 | 3.18 | 3.09 | 2.78 | 2.36 | 1.99 | 2.31 |
| Inventory turnover | 16.02 | 18.35 | 18.43 | 18.42 | 16.98 | 15.01 | 17.09 |
| Debtors turnover | 15.36 | 16.56 | 14.40 | 12.41 | 12.06 | 15.06 | 13.98 |
| EPS (₹) | 11.65 | 10.79 | 8.91 | 6.90 | 4.42 | 5.44 | 23.16 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 1.85 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 63.79 | 53.63 | 43.91 | 35.04 | 33.14 | 31.95 | 106.60 |
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Board of directors of Ask Automotive Limited
Ask Automotive has 10 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Rathee Also directs: L.Y. Developers Private Limited, KSR Landholding Projects Private Limited, Vijaylaxmi Infrabuild Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 01 May 2018 | 8 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Kuldip Singh Rathee Also directs: BNK Developers LLP, Ask GTD Control Cables Private Limited, Ask Automobiles Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 18 Jan 1988 | 38 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Aman Rathee Also directs: Ask Automobiles Private Limited, Aadhunik Realty Private Limited, L.Y. Developers Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Prashant Rathee Also directs: Ask GTD Control Cables Private Limited, Ask Automobiles Private Limited, Aadhunik Realty Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Rajesh Kataria | Whole-Time Director | 01 Oct 2021 | 5 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Kumaresh Chandra Misra Also directs: Ask Automobiles Private Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2023 | 3 Years 7 Months | Current |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | 101392140 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹475 Cr | Open | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 101247609 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹100 Cr | Open | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 101195335 | Others | ₹160 Cr | Open | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 100885265 | Others | ₹70 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Mar 2023 | 100699465 | Others | ₹13 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 41 View all charges
Legal cases
Ask Automotive Limited has 6 court cases on record: 5 filed by Ask Automotive, 1 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 6)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, South West, Delhi | Civil suit | Filed against the company by State | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Central, Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, North West, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, North West, Delhi | Court case (TM) | Filed by the company against 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.
Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Ask Automotive Limited was last rated by Crisil on 09 Oct 2019.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 09 Oct 2019 |
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MSME payment delays
Ask Automotive Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 398 overdue payments to 70 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 70)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| Suri Auto Private Ltd. | |||
| N D Systems `N` Decor | |||
| Som Logistic Solutions Private Limited | |||
| Aman Cleaning Equipments Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
No GST registration is on our record for Ask Automotive Limited; the GSTIN and return-filing check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Recent activity
Ask Automotive Limited has 11 board changes on record since 1988: 10 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Rajan Wadhera was appointed as Director on 01 Jun 2025.
96 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Ask Automotive is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in metalworking, within the metal and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 18 January 1988 (38+ years old) and is registered under CIN L34300DL1988PLC030342. Listed on BSE: 544022 and NSE: ASKAUTOLTD.
Ask Automotive reported revenue of ₹4,176.32 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 16% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Ask Automotive has 10 current directors:
- Kuldip Singh Rathee - Managing Director
- Aman Rathee - Managing Director
- Prashant Rathee - Managing Director
- Rajesh Kataria - Whole-Time Director
- Vijay Rathee - Director
- Kumaresh Chandra Misra - Director
- Deepti Sehgal - Director
- Rajan Wadhera - Director
- Yogesh Kapur - Director
- Vinay Kumar Piparsania - Director
The latest financial statements of Ask Automotive on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 07 August 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Ask Automotive is L34300DL1988PLC030342. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Ask Automotive is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 544022) and NSE (symbol: ASKAUTOLTD).
Ask Automotive has 6 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company and 1 filed against it.
Ask Automotive was incorporated on 18 January 1988, making it 38+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
Rajan Wadhera was appointed as Director on 01 Jun 2025. Arun Duggal ceased to be Additional Director on 01 May 2023. Vinay Kumar Piparsania was appointed as Director on 01 May 2023. Ask Automotive has 11 board changes on record in total.
Ask Automotive has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 398 overdue payments to 70 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 02 Jun 2020.
Ask Automotive can be reached through the website askbrake.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.

