- Category
- Small (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-13-0003532

About Astra Bioscience Limited
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Astra Bioscience Limited is a public limited company based in Koratty, Kerala, India. It operates in the medical and laboratory equipment segment of the healthcare sector. It was incorporated on 29 July 2004 and has been in existence for over 22 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U33112KL2004PLC017313. Its GSTIN is 32AAFCA2606J1Z3 (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹3 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.7 Cr. It was formerly known as Astra Bioscience Private Limited and Astra Scientific Systems Private Limited. It is led by directors including Ajin Anto Madhathiparambil (Managing Director) and Parapully Varkey Joshy.
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 Plot No.: 4 Kinfra Small Industries Park, Koratty, Kerala, India – 680309.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹17.62 Cr, a growth of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10.16 Lakh (net margin 0.6%) and EBITDA of ₹2.06 Cr (EBITDA margin 11.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company has about 35 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹57.18 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹35.54 Cr on record. Court records list 3 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
Astra Bioscience Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-13-0003532). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website astrabioscience.in.
Company details
Name history
Astra Bioscience has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Astra Bioscience Private Limited, and Astra Scientific Systems Private Limited. The current legal name is Astra Bioscience Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Astra Bioscience Limited | Current |
| Astra Bioscience Private Limited | Previous |
| Astra Scientific Systems Private Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Astra Bioscience has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U33112KL2004PTC017313. The current CIN is U33112KL2004PLC017313, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U33112KL2004PLC017313 | Current |
| U33112KL2004PTC017313 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Astra Bioscience
Contact details
Astra Bioscience Limited's registered office is in Koratty, Kerala. Its website is astrabioscience.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressPlot No.: 4 Kinfra Small Industries Park, Koratty, Kerala, India – 680309
- IndustryHealthcare, Medical & Laboratory Equipment
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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 activity of Astra Bioscience is manufacturing. In detail, this covers plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C8 | Plastic products, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, fabricated metal products |
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Financials of Astra Bioscience Limited
FY 2024 filings availableAstra Bioscience Limited reported revenue of ₹17.62 Cr (up 3% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 3% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 6% 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) | ₹10.16 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 11.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Astra Bioscience Limited
Astra Bioscience has 7 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Parapully Varkey Joshy Also directs: CML Biotech Limited, Bio Vastum Solutions Private Limited | Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Jessy Poulose Also directs: Ind Dispomed Private Limited, CML Biotech Limited | Director | 01 Dec 2004 | 21 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Sumi Joshy Also directs: Agven Private Limited | Alternate Director | 18 Mar 2020 | 6 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Ajin Anto Madhathiparambil | Managing Director | 23 Apr 2020 | 6 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Mr Paulose Jacob Also directs: Ind Dispomed Private Limited, CML Biotech Limited | Director | 29 Jul 2004 | 22 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Poulose Chaku | Director | 01 Apr 2019 | 7 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Astra Bioscience Limited is audited by JOY SEBASTIAN AND CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| JOY SEBASTIAN AND CO | FY 2023 | 231818 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Astra Bioscience 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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| 10 Jan 2024 | 100896317 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹8.1 Lakh | Open | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 100711775 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹42.68 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Dec 2022 | 100669169 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹14.42 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 100518932 | Others | ₹5.5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 100493110 | Others | ₹1 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 16 View all charges
Legal cases
Astra Bioscience Limited has 3 court cases on record: 1 filed by Astra Bioscience, 2 filed against it. All cases are pending.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Cases on record (2 of 3)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by Siemens Financial Services Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against individuals | Pending |
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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 Astra Bioscience Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Astra Bioscience Limited has a workforce of 35 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Astra Bioscience has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 32AAFCA2606J1Z3 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Astra Bioscience Limited has 10 board changes on record since 2004: 7 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Ajin Anto Madhathiparambil ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Dec 2020.
34 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Astra Bioscience is an active public limited company based in Koratty, Kerala, India. The company works in medical and laboratory equipment, within the healthcare industry. It was incorporated on 29 July 2004 (22+ years old) and is registered under CIN U33112KL2004PLC017313.
Astra Bioscience has 7 current directors:
- Ajin Anto Madhathiparambil - Managing Director
- Parapully Varkey Joshy - Director
- Jessy Poulose - Director
- Sumi Joshy - Alternate Director
- Mr Paulose Jacob - Director
- Poulose Chaku - Director
- Jeena Babu - Director
The latest financial statements of Astra Bioscience 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 Astra Bioscience is 32AAFCA2606J1Z3, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Astra Bioscience is U33112KL2004PLC017313. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Astra Bioscience has 3 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 2 filed against it. 3 are pending.
Astra Bioscience was incorporated on 29 July 2004, making it 22+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Ajin Anto Madhathiparambil ceased to be Additional Director on 31 Dec 2020. Ajin Anto Madhathiparambil was appointed as Managing Director on 23 Apr 2020. Mr Paulose Jacob ceased to be Managing Director on 18 Mar 2020. Astra Bioscience has 10 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Astra Bioscience is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-13-0003532).
Astra Bioscience can be reached through the website astrabioscience.in. Its registered office is in Koratty, Kerala, India.