About EMA Partners
EMA Partners is a publicly listed company based in Mumbai (India) founded in 2003 by Krishnaprakash S. Executive search and leadership advisory services are provided globally. The company has 67 employees. Its Indian entity Ema Partners India Limited reported revenue of ₹79.01 Cr. Its focus areas include HR Services, Recruitment Services and Executive Search.
Company details
EMA Partners was founded in 2003 in Mumbai, India, within the executive recruitment sector. Global, retained, and cross-border executive search services are offered, along with leadership advisory solutions. Operations center on identifying and placing senior executives across borders. The firm is co-led by Krishnaprakash S as co-founder and K Sudarshan as chairman and managing director, supporting international client needs in talent acquisition.
- Headquarters Mumbai, India
- Employees 67
- Founders Krishnaprakash S
- Stage Public
- SectorsBusiness Services
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- Website emapartners.in
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- Legal Name Ema Partners India Limited
- Market Cap₹188 Cr
EMAPARTNER-SM · NSE
- Share Price₹86.35
+6.60% today
- Revenue₹87.36 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +18.2% YoY
- EBITDA₹14.37 Cr
Margin 16.4%
- Net Profit₹12.31 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +23.7% YoY
- P/E (TTM)14.6x
P/B 1.2x
- Employee Count67
Associated legal entities of EMA Partners
EMA Partners is associated with 2 registered companies on The Company Check; the primary company is Ema Partners India Limited, a listed company. Each company page carries the filings, financials, charges and directors of that entity.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2025) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ema Partners India Limited Listed CIN L74140MH2003PLC142116 | Active | 09 Sep 2003 | Vile Parle East, Maharashtra | ₹79.0 Cr | 13 | 8 | View details |
| Ema Partners Executive Search Private Limited CIN U93090MH2016PTC282379 | Active | 14 Jun 2016 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹38.8 Cr | 41 | 3 | View details |
Board of directors of Ema Partners India Limited (EMA Partners)
Ema Partners India Limited is the primary company behind EMA Partners. The boards of the 2 registered companies of EMA Partners currently have 8 directors; the longest-serving is Krishnan Sudarshan, appointed in 2003. 15 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnan Sudarshan DIN 01029826 | Managing Director | 09 Sep 2003 | 23 yrs 1 mo | Ema Partners India Limited |
| Subramanian Krishnaprakash DIN 01789103 | Whole-time director | 09 Sep 2003 | 23 yrs 1 mo | Ema Partners India Limited, Ema Partners Executive Search Private Limited |
| Shekhar Ganapathy DIN 02177510 | Whole-time director | 15 Oct 2003 | 23 yrs | Ema Partners India Limited |
| Ramachandran Ananthapadmanabhan DIN 08426489 | Director | 11 Jun 2019 | 7 yrs 4 mo | Ema Partners Executive Search Private Limited |
| Archana Niranjan Hingorani DIN 00028037 | Director | 10 Jul 2024 | 2 yrs 3 mo | Ema Partners India Limited |
| Rajat Kumar Jain DIN 00046053 | Director | 10 Jul 2024 | 2 yrs 3 mo | Ema Partners India Limited |
| Manishkumar Anjanikumar Dhanuka DIN 03272845 | Director | 17 Mar 2025 | 1 yr 7 mo | Ema Partners Executive Search Private Limited |
| Anand Balasundaram DIN 02792009 | Director | 11 Apr 2025 | 1 yr 6 mo | Ema Partners India Limited |
People of EMA Partners
2 people are tracked at EMA Partners (2 in leadership); the tracked headcount is 67.
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Krishnaprakash S | Co-Founder | Leadership |
K Sudarshan | Chairman & MD | Leadership |
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IPO & Listings of EMA Partners
EMA Partners is a publicly listed company on the NSE with ticker symbol EMAPARTNER in India, operating in the Commercial services sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.
- IPO date24 Jan 2025
- Listed onNSE: EMAIN
- Listed entityEma Partners India Limited
- Exchange sectorCommercial services
- ISININE0ZOL01023
- Share price₹80.50 (+0.37% on the day) · 2026-10-14
- Market capitalisation₹186 Cr
- Price to earnings15.3
- EPS (diluted, trailing year)₹5.28
- Volume (last session)34,000
Financials of EMA Partners
Exchange-reported figures of Ema Partners India Limited, the listed company behind EMA Partners (NSE: EMAPARTNER-SM).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||
| Revenue | 87.36 | 73.93 | 67.30 | 50.14 | 56.96 |
| Revenue growth | +18.2% | +9.9% | +34.2% | -12.0% | - |
| EBITDA | 14.37 | 13.34 | 16.53 | 4.10 | 14.15 |
| EBITDA margin | +16.5% | +18.0% | +24.6% | +8.2% | +24.8% |
| Profit before tax | 15.10 | 15.79 | 16.68 | 3.94 | 13.82 |
| Net profit | 12.31 | 9.95 | 13.85 | 3.02 | 11.04 |
| Net profit margin | +14.1% | +13.5% | +20.6% | +6.0% | +19.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 5.29 | 5.43 | 337.42 | 72.59 | 225.41 |
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Total assets | 154 | 139 | 62.59 | 41.28 | 44.66 |
| Net worth | 154 | 138 | 54.01 | 39.97 | 39.44 |
| Total debt | 0.59 | 1.34 | 7.58 | 0.56 | 3.90 |
| Cash & bank | 62.78 | 65.16 | 21.59 | 14.62 | 19.05 |
| Net working capital | 78.92 | 70.80 | 28.74 | 17.65 | 21.00 |
| Cash flow | |||||
| Cash from operations | (0.66) | 12.63 | 11.92 | 2.72 | 8.33 |
| Cash from investing | 28.10 | (79.34) | (11.79) | (1.13) | (3.36) |
| Cash from financing | (0.82) | 62.69 | 6.83 | (6.02) | (0.92) |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||
| Revenue | 40.29 | 10.94 | 14.36 | 14.87 | 15.04 |
| Revenue growth | +268.3% | -23.8% | -3.4% | -1.1% | - |
| EBITDA | 9.09 | (0.35) | 1.35 | 3.48 | 4.33 |
| EBITDA margin | +22.6% | -3.2% | +9.4% | +23.4% | +28.8% |
| Profit before tax | 11.57 | 2.44 | 2.26 | 3.42 | 4.32 |
| Net profit | 8.77 | (0.60) | 1.30 | 2.71 | 2.89 |
| Net profit margin | +21.8% | -5.5% | +9.1% | +18.2% | +19.2% |
| EPS (₹) | 3.77 | 0.85 | 39.05 | 65.48 | 61.66 |
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Total assets | 113 | 103 | 36.46 | 28.40 | 31.42 |
| Net worth | 113 | 103 | 29.91 | 28.26 | 27.99 |
| Total debt | 0.34 | 0.59 | 6.55 | 0.14 | 3.43 |
| Cash & bank | 40.75 | 55.31 | 2.50 | 3.82 | 5.76 |
| Net working capital | 44.45 | 58.74 | 6.36 | 6.06 | 8.44 |
| Cash flow | |||||
| Cash from operations | 5.47 | (1.67) | 0.78 | 5.57 | 0.81 |
| Cash from investing | 9.26 | (62.84) | (7.91) | (1.72) | (1.84) |
| Cash from financing | (0.29) | 63.32 | 6.29 | (5.79) | (0.49) |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 87.36 | 73.93 | 67.30 | 50.14 | 56.96 |
| Revenue growth | +18.2% | +9.9% | +34.2% | -12.0% | - |
| Other income | 3.22 | 5.09 | 1.54 | 0.92 | 0.91 |
| Total expenses | 72.99 | 60.59 | 50.77 | 46.04 | 42.81 |
| Employee cost | 0.00 | 45.57 | 38.39 | 35.08 | 34.58 |
| EBITDA | 14.37 | 13.34 | 16.53 | 4.10 | 14.15 |
| EBITDA margin | +16.5% | +18.0% | +24.6% | +8.2% | +24.8% |
| Depreciation | 2.42 | 2.05 | 1.16 | 0.88 | 0.78 |
| Interest | 0.07 | 0.59 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Profit before tax | 15.10 | 15.79 | 16.68 | 3.94 | 13.82 |
| Tax | 2.79 | 3.37 | 2.06 | 0.99 | 2.33 |
| Net profit | 12.31 | 9.95 | 13.85 | 3.02 | 11.04 |
| Net profit margin | +14.1% | +13.5% | +20.6% | +6.0% | +19.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 5.29 | 5.43 | 337.42 | 72.59 | 225.41 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||
| Share capital | 11.62 | 11.62 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Reserves & surplus | 142 | 126 | 53.97 | 39.93 | 39.39 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 154 | 138 | 54.01 | 39.97 | 39.44 |
| Minority interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.93 | 0.59 | 1.16 |
| Secured loans | 0.59 | 1.34 | 7.58 | 0.56 | 3.90 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 0.59 | 1.34 | 7.58 | 0.56 | 3.90 |
| Total liabilities | 154 | 139 | 62.59 | 41.28 | 44.66 |
| Assets | |||||
| Gross block | 28.71 | 27.82 | 19.62 | 15.67 | 15.31 |
| Net block | 20.25 | 20.07 | 12.56 | 9.44 | 9.96 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.20 | 0.00 | 7.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 45.59 | 43.51 | 9.29 | 8.39 | 7.30 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 25.42 | 13.16 | 18.78 | 12.65 | 13.84 |
| Cash & bank balances | 62.78 | 65.16 | 21.59 | 14.62 | 19.05 |
| Loans & advances | 6.99 | 7.50 | 1.98 | 1.89 | 1.48 |
| Total current assets | 95.19 | 85.82 | 42.35 | 29.16 | 34.37 |
| Total current liabilities | 16.27 | 15.02 | 13.61 | 11.51 | 13.37 |
| Net working capital | 78.92 | 70.80 | 28.74 | 17.65 | 21.00 |
| Total assets | 154 | 139 | 62.59 | 41.28 | 44.66 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 11.11 | 15.14 | 14.62 | 19.05 | 15.00 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (0.66) | 12.63 | 11.92 | 2.72 | 8.33 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 28.10 | (79.34) | (11.79) | (1.13) | (3.36) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (0.82) | 62.69 | 6.83 | (6.02) | (0.92) |
| Net change in cash | 26.61 | (4.03) | 6.97 | (4.43) | 4.05 |
| Closing cash | 62.78 | 65.16 | 21.59 | 14.62 | 19.05 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||
| Sales growth | +18.2% | +9.9% | +34.2% | -12.0% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +7.7% | -19.3% | +303.2% | -71.0% | - |
| PBT growth | -4.4% | -5.3% | +323.4% | -71.5% | +9997.0% |
| Net income growth | +23.7% | -28.2% | +358.6% | -72.6% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +20.3% | +9.1% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +51.9% | -2.0% | - | - | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||
| Net income margin | +14.1% | +16.8% | +21.7% | +5.9% | +20.2% |
| Return on capital employed | - | +12.9% | +33.1% | +9.8% | +32.8% |
| Return on net worth | - | +10.2% | +31.1% | +7.4% | +29.1% |
| Debt / equity | - | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Long-term debt / equity | - | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Interest cover | 0.59 | 5.23 | 1.50 | 6.21 | 3.44 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||
| Fixed asset turnover | - | 3.12 | 3.81 | 3.24 | 3.72 |
| Inventory turnover | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debtors turnover | - | 4.63 | 4.28 | 3.79 | 4.12 |
| EPS (₹) | 5.29 | 5.43 | 337.42 | 72.59 | 225.41 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 0.00 | 59.15 | 1,276.96 | 944.86 | 788.83 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 40.29 | 10.94 | 14.36 | 14.87 | 15.04 |
| Revenue growth | +268.3% | -23.8% | -3.4% | -1.1% | - |
| Other income | 3.93 | 4.52 | 1.79 | 0.75 | 1.03 |
| Total expenses | 31.20 | 11.29 | 13.01 | 11.39 | 10.71 |
| Employee cost | 0.00 | 5.90 | 5.89 | 7.00 | 6.89 |
| EBITDA | 9.09 | (0.35) | 1.35 | 3.48 | 4.33 |
| EBITDA margin | +22.6% | -3.2% | +9.4% | +23.4% | +28.8% |
| Depreciation | 1.41 | 1.25 | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| Interest | 0.04 | 0.48 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| Profit before tax | 11.57 | 2.44 | 2.26 | 3.42 | 4.32 |
| Tax | 2.80 | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 1.23 |
| Net profit | 8.77 | (0.60) | 1.30 | 2.71 | 2.89 |
| Net profit margin | +21.8% | -5.5% | +9.1% | +18.2% | +19.2% |
| EPS (₹) | 3.77 | 0.85 | 39.05 | 65.48 | 61.66 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||
| Share capital | 11.62 | 11.62 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Reserves & surplus | 101 | 91.04 | 29.87 | 28.22 | 27.94 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 113 | 103 | 29.91 | 28.26 | 27.99 |
| Secured loans | 0.34 | 0.59 | 6.55 | 0.14 | 3.43 |
| Unsecured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total debt | 0.34 | 0.59 | 6.55 | 0.14 | 3.43 |
| Total liabilities | 113 | 103 | 36.46 | 28.40 | 31.42 |
| Assets | |||||
| Gross block | 22.26 | 23.16 | 15.35 | 13.87 | 13.65 |
| Net block | 16.33 | 17.12 | 9.65 | 8.53 | 8.95 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.20 | 0.00 | 7.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 43.00 | 21.00 | 10.00 | 10.25 | 8.73 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry debtors | 11.04 | 1.89 | 6.51 | 5.63 | 5.83 |
| Cash & bank balances | 40.75 | 55.31 | 2.50 | 3.82 | 5.76 |
| Loans & advances | 5.72 | 6.60 | 0.77 | 0.57 | 0.42 |
| Total current assets | 57.51 | 63.80 | 9.78 | 10.02 | 12.01 |
| Total current liabilities | 13.06 | 5.06 | 3.42 | 3.96 | 3.57 |
| Net working capital | 44.45 | 58.74 | 6.36 | 6.06 | 8.44 |
| Total assets | 113 | 103 | 36.46 | 28.40 | 31.42 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 1.26 | 2.45 | 3.28 | 5.76 | 7.28 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 5.47 | (1.67) | 0.78 | 5.57 | 0.81 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 9.26 | (62.84) | (7.91) | (1.72) | (1.84) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (0.29) | 63.32 | 6.29 | (5.79) | (0.49) |
| Net change in cash | 14.44 | (1.18) | (0.84) | (1.94) | (1.52) |
| Closing cash | 40.75 | 55.31 | 2.50 | 3.82 | 5.76 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||
| Sales growth | +268.3% | -23.8% | -3.4% | -1.1% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +2697.1% | -125.9% | -61.2% | -19.6% | - |
| PBT growth | +374.2% | +8.0% | -33.9% | -20.8% | +9997.0% |
| Net income growth | +1561.7% | -146.2% | -52.0% | -6.2% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +39.4% | -10.1% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +37.7% | - | - | - | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||
| Net income margin | +21.8% | +18.2% | +11.6% | +18.7% | +20.6% |
| Return on capital employed | - | -0.4% | +5.9% | +12.0% | +14.9% |
| Return on net worth | - | -0.9% | +4.4% | +9.9% | +11.0% |
| Debt / equity | - | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Long-term debt / equity | - | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Interest cover | 0.52 | -30.00 | 24.19 | 5.65 | 10.35 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||
| Fixed asset turnover | - | 0.57 | 0.98 | 1.08 | 1.10 |
| Inventory turnover | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debtors turnover | - | 2.60 | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.58 |
| EPS (₹) | 3.77 | 0.85 | 39.05 | 65.48 | 61.66 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 0.00 | 44.16 | 707.35 | 668.07 | 559.79 |
Web traffic of EMA Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions about EMA Partners
EMA Partners was founded in 2003.
EMA Partners is headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is registered at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
EMA Partners has 67 employees.
The primary company behind EMA Partners, Ema Partners India Limited, reported revenue of ₹79.01 Cr for FY 2025, up 15% year on year.
EMA Partners was founded in 2003 in Mumbai, India, within the executive recruitment sector. Global, retained, and cross-border executive search services are offered, along with leadership advisory solutions. Operations center on identifying and placing senior executives across borders. The firm is co-led by Krishnaprakash S as co-founder and K Sudarshan as chairman and managing director, supporting international client needs in talent acquisition.
Yes, EMA Partners is publicly traded on NSE under the ticker symbol EMAPARTNER.
EMA Partners is associated with 2 legal entities: Ema Partners India Limited, Ema Partners Executive Search Private Limited.
The legal entities of EMA Partners currently have 10 directors, including Krishnan Sudarshan, Subramanian Krishnaprakash, Shekhar Ganapathy and others.