
About Axis Clinicals Limited
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Axis Clinicals Limited is a public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It operates in the pharma contract r and d segment of the pharmaceuticals sector. It was incorporated on 17 February 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U73100TG2007PLC052813. Its GSTIN is 36AAHCA9013B1Z3 (Telangana). The company holds 9 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹183.33 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹180.36 Cr. It was formerly known as Penaka Holdings Private Limited and Penaka Life Sciences Private Limited. It is led by directors including Jayachandra Reddy Atluri (Whole-Time Director) and Panibhushan Reddy Bonga (Whole-Time Director).
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 1 – 121/1 Sy. Nos.66 (Part) & 67 (Part) Miyapur Serilingampally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500049.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹386.63 Cr, a decline of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.95 Cr (net margin 0.8%) and EBITDA of ₹94.91 Cr (EBITDA margin 24.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 528 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 1 brand: AXIS Clinicals. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1,256.45 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹517.22 Cr on record. Court records list 10 cases involving the company, including 9 filed by the company and 1 filed against it; 2 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹1.99 Cr; the latest was in January 2017. Its 10 peer companies in the Pharma industry (Contract Research) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is Hyclone Life Sciences Solutions India Private Limited. The company has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2021, listing 140 overdue payments to 16 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website axisclinicals.com.
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Business Activity of Axis Clinicals Limited
The main business activity of Axis Clinicals is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers architecture, engineering activities, technical testing and analysis activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M4 | Architecture, engineering activities, technical testing and analysis activities | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
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Financials of Axis Clinicals Limited FY 2025 filings available
Axis Clinicals Limited reported revenue of ₹386.63 Cr (down 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Axis Clinicals Limited
Revenue fell 6% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. EBITDA fell 13% 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 of Axis Clinicals Limited
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Financial Ratios of Axis Clinicals Limited
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Axis Clinicals are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
Earlier years and trend charts are in the company report.
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Peer Comparison of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Pharma industry (Contract Research). Revenue, net profit, margin and growth of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Hyclone Life Sciences Solutions India Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 578 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Fortrea Development India Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Bangalore North, Karnataka, India |
| TCG Lifesciences Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 7,939 | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| PPD Pharmaceutical Development India Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 664 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Axis Clinicals Limited this company | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Syngene Scientific Solutions Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Bangalore South, Karnataka, India |
| Curia India Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Adgyl Lifesciences Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 259 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | 225 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Ncsi Technologies (India) Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• | •••• | - | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Axis Clinicals by revenue in the Pharma industry (Contract Research), from the latest filed financials of each company. Revenue, net profit, margin and growth of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited is audited by K. Nagaraju & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| K. Nagaraju & Associates | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Complete auditor history
Appointment and cessation dates and past auditor changes are in the company report.
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Board of Directors of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals has 6 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshmi Vara Koka Also directs: Trident Chemphar Limited, Shreas Industries Limited | Additional Director | 30 Oct 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Jayachandra Reddy Atluri Also directs: Clini Vigil Pharma Solutions Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 06 Jul 2009 | 17 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Panibhushan Reddy Bonga | Whole-Time Director | 06 Jul 2009 | 17 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Mallikarjuna Reddy Kantabathuni | Director | 06 Jul 2009 | 17 Years 3 Months | Current |
| China Venka Reddy Kotta Also directs: Trident Chemphar Limited, Shreas Industries Limited, C V Reddy K & Associates Private Limited and 1 more | Director | 07 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Naga Venkata Kesavarapu | Director | 07 Apr 2025 | 1 Years 6 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of Axis Clinicals Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
Promoter, institutional, public and beneficial ownership figures are in the company report.
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Charges & Borrowings of Axis Clinicals Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 28 Jan 2025 | Others | ₹40 Cr | Open |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Others | ₹175 Cr | Open |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Others | ₹100 Cr | Open |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹31 Lakh | Open |
| 31 Mar 2021 | Sbicap Trustee Company Limited | ₹911.9 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 34 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹1.99 Cr; the latest was in January 2017.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jan 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: RPR Sons Advisors Private Limited And Penaka Suneela Rani Seller: an individual |
| May 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 2 individuals |
| Feb 2011 | Funding round | ₹35 Lakh | Investors: an individual |
| Nov 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
| Feb 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Full deal history
All 6 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited has 10 court cases on record: 9 filed by Axis Clinicals, 1 filed against it. 2 cases are pending and 8 are disposed. Status as checked between 29 Sep 2026 and 03 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 10)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Rangareddy, Telangana | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed by the company against Anshu Automotives Private Limited | Disposed |
| High Court for State of Telangana | Court case (ITTA) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court for State of Telangana | Court case (ITTA) | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court for State of Telangana | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| High Court for State of Telangana | Appeal | Filed against the company by Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited | Disposed |
Full case history
All 10 cases with case numbers, court, year-wise trend, opposite parties and decision dates are in the company report.
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MSME Payment Delays by Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited has 5 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2021, listing 140 overdue payments to 16 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 16)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Thermo Fisher Scientific India Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Bharat Science Apparatus Workshops | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Clearsynth Labs Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
Full MSME payment history
Every supplier, amount and due date from all 5 MSME Form 1 returns is in the company report.
- Every reported supplier due
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- Reasons given in each return
- Period-by-period history
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Associated Brands with Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals operates one associated brand: AXIS Clinicals. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provides contract research organization services for clinical trials worldwide. | axisclinicals.com |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited has a workforce of 528 employees as of Apr 08, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
Monthly headcount, contribution history and filing status are in the company report.
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Group Structure of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| Sanhoc Labs Limited | U24232TG2011PLC076052 | Locked |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 1.
Name History of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Penaka Holdings Private Limited, Penaka Life Sciences Private Limited, and Axis Clinicals Private Limited. The current legal name is Axis Clinicals Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Axis Clinicals Limited | Current |
| Penaka Holdings Private Limited | Previous |
| Penaka Life Sciences Private Limited | Previous |
| Axis Clinicals Private Limited | Previous |
CIN History of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals has 4 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U73100TG2007PLC052813, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U73100TG2007PLC052813 | Current |
| U40100TG2007PLC052813 | Previous |
| U67120TG2007PLC052813 | Previous |
| U67120AP2007PTC052813 | Previous |
| U67120AP2007PLC052813 | Previous |
News related to Axis Clinicals Limited
Recent Activity on Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals Limited has 19 board changes on record since 2009: 7 appointments and 12 cessations. The latest: China Venka Reddy Kotta was appointed as Director on 07 Apr 2025.
81 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Axis Clinicals Limited
Credit ratings, litigation, and regulatory alerts
Credit ratings, court records and regulatory alerts are in the company report.
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Axis Clinicals Limited
Corporate group structure
Parent, subsidiary, associate and joint venture records with holdings are in the company report.
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GST Compliance of Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals has 9 GST registrations: 2 active and 7 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 36AAHCA9013B1Z3 | Telangana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 24AAHCA9013B1Z8 | Gujarat | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
GST registrations and filing compliance
State-wise GST registrations, return filing status and HSN or SAC codes are in the company report.
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MCA Filings & Documents of Axis Clinicals Limited
MCA filings and documents
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Frequently Asked Questions about Axis Clinicals Limited
Axis Clinicals is an active public limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in pharma contract r and d, within the pharma industry. It was incorporated on 17 February 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U73100TG2007PLC052813.
Axis Clinicals reported revenue of ₹386.63 Cr for FY 2025 (down 6% YoY).
Axis Clinicals has 6 current directors:
- Jayachandra Reddy Atluri - Whole-Time Director
- Panibhushan Reddy Bonga - Whole-Time Director
- Lakshmi Vara Koka - Additional Director
- Mallikarjuna Reddy Kantabathuni - Director
- China Venka Reddy Kotta - Director
- Naga Venkata Kesavarapu - Director
Axis Clinicals reported a net profit of ₹2.95 Cr (net margin 0.8%) and EBITDA of ₹94.91 Cr (EBITDA margin 24.5%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Axis Clinicals is -8% over three years and 6% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue fell 6%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Axis Clinicals is 36AAHCA9013B1Z3, registered in Telangana. The company has 9 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 7 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 24AAHCA9013B1Z8 (Gujarat).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Axis Clinicals is U73100TG2007PLC052813. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Axis Clinicals has 10 court cases on record: 9 filed by the company and 1 filed against it. 2 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Axis Clinicals was incorporated on 17 February 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Axis Clinicals has 6 deals on record (4 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹1.99 Cr; the latest was in January 2017.
The peers of Axis Clinicals by revenue are Hyclone Life Sciences Solutions India Private Limited, Fortrea Development India Private Limited, TCG Lifesciences Private Limited, PPD Pharmaceutical Development India Private Limited, Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Pharma industry (Contract Research).
China Venka Reddy Kotta was appointed as Director on 07 Apr 2025. Naga Venkata Kesavarapu was appointed as Director on 07 Apr 2025. Charu Agarwal ceased to be Company Secretary on 31 Mar 2025. Axis Clinicals has 19 board changes on record in total.