Fortune India 500 2025 edition
Rank#176- Total income
- ₹16,097 Cr
- Profit
- ₹479 Cr
Last year #179
Basf India Limited - chemicals and materials in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Active Listed - NSE: BASF · BSE: 500042 Public Limited Foreign Company Incorporated In India chemicals and materials Fortune India 500 · #176 BSE 500
Market Cap
₹13,802 Cr
BASF · NSE
Share Price
₹3,070.10
-3.72% today
Revenue
₹14,944 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +1.1% YoY
EBITDA
₹660 Cr
Margin 4.4%
Net Profit
₹413 Cr
FY 2025-26 · -6.2% YoY
P/E (TTM)
22.8x
P/B 3.6x
ROE
11.1%
ROCE 14.4%
Debt / Equity
0.04
Interest cover 3.7x
About Basf India Limited
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Basf India Limited is a public limited foreign company incorporated in india based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Basf Schweiz Ag. It operates in the specialty chemicals segment of the chemicals and materials sector. It was incorporated on 13 May 1943 and has been in existence for over 83 years.
Basf India is ranked #176 on the Fortune India 500 (2025). It is part of the BSE 500 index.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L33112MH1943FLC003972. Its GSTIN is 27AAACB4599E1ZL (Maharashtra). The company holds 22 GST registrations, of which 18 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 500042 and NSE: BASF.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹71.56 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹43.29 Cr. It was formerly known as Dental Laboratory R.A Cole Limited. It is led by directors including Alexander Gerding (Managing Director) and Narendranath Jagannath Baliga (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 12 August 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Unit No. 10A 10B & 10 C (Part), 10th Floor Godrej One Pirojsha Nagar Eastern Express Highway Vikhroli (East) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400079.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹14,944 Cr, a growth of 1.1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹413.14 Cr (net margin 2.8%) and EBITDA of ₹659.73 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.4%). The net worth stands at ₹3,957.46 Cr (up 8.9% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹4,208.02 Cr (up 7.3% YoY).
The company has about 1,406 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: BASF. As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹172.32 Cr on record. Court records list 571 cases involving the company, including 329 filed by the company and 244 filed against it; 87 cases are pending. The company has 17 deals on record (14 market trades, 3 acquisitions); the latest was in October 2022. The company has 23 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 16,258 overdue payments to 770 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 basf.com.
Company details
CIN L33112MH1943FLC003972
Registration Number 003972
Incorporation Date 13 May 1943
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Listed - Listed on NSE (BASF); Listed on BSE (500042)
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 12 August 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2026
Parent Company Basf Schweiz Ag
Compliance Status Active Compliant
CIN history
Basf India has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): L33112MH1943PLC003972. The current CIN is L33112MH1943FLC003972, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| L33112MH1943FLC003972 | Current |
| L33112MH1943PLC003972 | Previous |
Key People
Alexander Gerding Managing Director Narendranath Jagannath Baliga Whole-Time Director Anil Kumar Choudhary Whole-Time Director Recognitions & Rankings of Basf India
Stock market indices
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Contact details
Basf India Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is basf.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressUnit No. 10A 10B & 10 C (Part), 10th Floor Godrej One Pirojsha Nagar Eastern Express Highway Vikhroli (East) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400079
- IndustryChemicals and Materials, Specialty Chemicals
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Business activity
The main business activity of Basf India is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C6 | Chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products |
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Financials of Basf India Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableBasf India Limited reported revenue of ₹14,944 Cr (up 1.1% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue
₹14,944 Cr
+1.1% YoY
EBITDA
₹660 Cr
-9.0% YoY
Profit After Tax
₹413 Cr
-6.2% YoY
Net Worth
₹3,957 Cr
+8.9% YoY
Total Assets
₹4,208 Cr
+7.3% YoY
Total Debt
₹133 Cr
-30.3% YoY
Revenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||
| Revenue | 14,944 | 14,780 | 13,767 |
| Revenue growth | +1.1% | +7.4% | - |
| EBITDA | 660 | 725 | 890 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.4% | +4.9% | +6.5% |
| Profit before tax | 565 | 648 | 759 |
| Net profit | 413 | 441 | 562 |
| Net profit margin | +2.8% | +3.0% | +4.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 97.04 | 110.66 | 130.12 |
| Balance sheet | |||
| Total assets | 4,208 | 3,922 | 3,462 |
| Net worth | 3,957 | 3,634 | 3,224 |
| Total debt | 133 | 190 | 156 |
| Cash & bank | 874 | 820 | 624 |
| Net working capital | 2,998 | 2,659 | 2,326 |
| Cash flow | |||
| Cash from operations | (110) | 373 | 807 |
| Cash from investing | 379 | (114) | (450) |
| Cash from financing | (179) | (129) | (102) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,824 | 3,444 | 3,863 | 3,896 | 3,875 | 3,287 | 3,635 | 4,248 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +24.5% | +4.8% | +6.3% | -8.3% | -2.3% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 34.72 | 17.30 | 11.37 | 31.41 | 19.14 | 35.45 | 19.12 | 18.36 |
| EBITDA | 504 | 111 | 170 | 155 | 214 | 49.68 | 168 | 201 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.5% | +3.2% | +4.4% | +4.0% | +5.5% | +1.5% | +4.6% | +4.7% |
| Depreciation | 41.23 | 36.51 | 34.13 | 36.88 | 40.55 | 40.79 | 45.07 | 45.12 |
| Interest | 5.21 | 2.42 | 4.64 | 7.44 | 4.87 | 3.82 | 4.22 | 2.95 |
| Profit before tax | 493 | 89.58 | 143 | 142 | 188 | 40.52 | 138 | 171 |
| Tax | 132 | 20.70 | 36.37 | 34.77 | 50.27 | 13.51 | 34.66 | 43.26 |
| Net profit | 360 | 68.88 | 107 | 107 | 137 | 27.01 | 104 | 128 |
| EPS (₹) | 83.30 | 16.00 | 24.42 | 24.80 | 31.70 | 3.60 | 23.90 | 29.60 |
| 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 | 14,985 | 14,811 | 13,767 | 13,645 | 13,100 | 9,558 | 7,595 |
| Revenue growth | +1.2% | +7.6% | +0.9% | +4.2% | +37.1% | +25.9% | - |
| EBITDA | 656 | 740 | 890 | 687 | 911 | 570 | 246 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.4% | +5.0% | +6.5% | +5.0% | +7.0% | +6.0% | +3.2% |
| Profit before tax | 562 | 671 | 759 | 543 | 760 | 840 | 9.90 |
| Net profit | 410 | 452 | 562 | 383 | 581 | 288 | 47.99 |
| Net profit margin | +2.7% | +3.1% | +4.1% | +2.8% | +4.4% | +3.0% | +0.6% |
| EPS (₹) | 96.31 | 115.32 | 130.13 | 93.07 | 137.41 | 127.65 | 5.28 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 4,228 | 3,904 | 3,462 | 2,898 | 2,522 | 2,144 | 2,140 |
| Net worth | 3,978 | 3,657 | 3,224 | 2,701 | 2,336 | 1,786 | 1,244 |
| Total debt | 132 | 157 | 156 | 106 | 122 | 286 | 822 |
| Cash & bank | 874 | 807 | 624 | 367 | 126 | 173 | 99.89 |
| Net working capital | 3,018 | 2,529 | 2,326 | 1,796 | 1,381 | 1,053 | 860 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | (101) | 389 | 807 | 531 | 330 | 483 | 572 |
| Cash from investing | 377 | (111) | (450) | (199) | (120) | 182 | (21.11) |
| Cash from financing | (170) | (137) | (102) | (90.69) | (257) | (592) | (464) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,837 | 3,453 | 3,877 | 3,904 | 3,752 | 3,189 | 3,635 | 4,248 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +28.9% | +8.3% | +6.6% | -8.1% | -5.4% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 40.99 | 11.65 | 10.85 | 26.79 | 21.04 | 42.91 | 19.12 | 18.36 |
| Total expenses | 4,333 | 3,341 | 3,707 | 3,750 | 3,530 | 3,126 | 3,467 | 4,047 |
| EBITDA | 505 | 112 | 169 | 154 | 222 | 63.25 | 168 | 201 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.4% | +3.2% | +4.4% | +3.9% | +5.9% | +2.0% | +4.6% | +4.7% |
| Depreciation | 41.23 | 36.51 | 34.13 | 36.88 | 37.63 | 38.29 | 45.07 | 45.12 |
| Interest | 5.21 | 2.41 | 4.65 | 7.93 | 4.62 | 3.54 | 4.22 | 2.95 |
| Profit before tax | 499 | 84.60 | 141 | 136 | 201 | 64.33 | 138 | 171 |
| Tax | 137 | 21.02 | 36.11 | 34.54 | 53.40 | 17.23 | 34.66 | 43.26 |
Financial Statements
Figures in ₹ Cr; negatives in brackets. Updated 24 Oct 2026
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,824 | 3,444 | 3,863 | 3,896 | 3,875 | 3,287 | 3,635 | 4,248 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +24.5% | +4.8% | +6.3% | -8.3% | -2.3% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 34.72 | 17.30 | 11.37 | 31.41 | 19.14 | 35.45 | 19.12 | 18.36 |
| EBITDA | 504 | 111 | 170 | 155 | 214 | 49.68 | 168 | 201 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.5% | +3.2% | +4.4% | +4.0% | +5.5% | +1.5% | +4.6% | +4.7% |
| Depreciation | 41.23 | 36.51 | 34.13 | 36.88 | 40.55 | 40.79 | 45.07 | 45.12 |
| Interest | 5.21 | 2.42 | 4.64 | 7.44 | 4.87 | 3.82 | 4.22 | 2.95 |
| Profit before tax | 493 | 89.58 | 143 | 142 | 188 | 40.52 | 138 | 171 |
| Tax | 132 | 20.70 | 36.37 | 34.77 | 50.27 | 13.51 | 34.66 | 43.26 |
| Net profit | 360 | 68.88 | 107 | 107 | 137 | 27.01 | 104 | 128 |
| EPS (₹) | 83.30 | 16.00 | 24.42 | 24.80 | 31.70 | 3.60 | 23.90 | 29.60 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14,944 | 14,780 | 13,767 |
| Revenue growth | +1.1% | +7.4% | - |
| Other income | 69.67 | 108 | 75.78 |
| Total expenses | 14,284 | 14,055 | 12,878 |
| Employee cost | 464 | 389 | 392 |
| EBITDA | 660 | 725 | 890 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.4% | +4.9% | +6.5% |
| Depreciation | 145 | 170 | 191 |
| Interest | 19.12 | 15.37 | 15.53 |
| Profit before tax | 565 | 648 | 759 |
| Tax | 145 | 169 | 196 |
| Net profit | 413 | 441 | 562 |
| Net profit margin | +2.8% | +3.0% | +4.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 97.04 | 110.66 | 130.12 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||
| Share capital | 43.29 | 43.29 | 43.29 |
| Reserves & surplus | 3,914 | 3,591 | 3,180 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 3,957 | 3,634 | 3,224 |
| Minority interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 133 | 190 | 156 |
| Total debt | 133 | 190 | 156 |
| Total liabilities | 4,208 | 3,922 | 3,462 |
| Assets | |||
| Gross block | 2,171 | 2,181 | 2,054 |
| Net block | 725 | 777 | 759 |
| Capital work in progress | 160 | 97.27 | 61.48 |
| Investments | 8.09 | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| Inventories | 2,709 | 2,922 | 2,116 |
| Sundry debtors | 2,734 | 2,594 | 2,522 |
| Cash & bank balances | 874 | 820 | 624 |
| Loans & advances | 908 | 862 | 834 |
| Total current assets | 7,225 | 7,199 | 6,097 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,228 | 4,540 | 3,771 |
| Net working capital | 2,998 | 2,659 | 2,326 |
| Total assets | 4,208 | 3,922 | 3,462 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 753 | 622 | 367 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (110) | 373 | 807 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 379 | (114) | (450) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (179) | (129) | (102) |
| Net change in cash | 89.41 | 131 | 255 |
| Closing cash | 874 | 820 | 624 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||
| Sales growth | +1.1% | +7.4% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -9.1% | -18.5% | - |
| PBT growth | -12.8% | -14.7% | +9997.0% |
| Net income growth | -6.2% | -21.6% | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||
| Net income margin | +2.8% | +3.2% | +4.1% |
| Return on capital employed | +14.4% | +18.0% | +22.4% |
| Return on net worth | +11.1% | +14.0% | +17.5% |
| Debt / equity | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Interest cover | 3.72 | 2.77 | 2.22 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||
| Fixed asset turnover | 6.87 | 6.98 | 6.70 |
| Inventory turnover | 5.31 | 5.87 | 6.51 |
| Debtors turnover | 5.61 | 5.78 | 5.46 |
| EPS (₹) | 97.04 | 110.66 | 130.12 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 914.17 | 839.52 | 744.63 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,837 | 3,453 | 3,877 | 3,904 | 3,752 | 3,189 | 3,635 | 4,248 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +28.9% | +8.3% | +6.6% | -8.1% | -5.4% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 40.99 | 11.65 | 10.85 | 26.79 | 21.04 | 42.91 | 19.12 | 18.36 |
| Total expenses | 4,333 | 3,341 | 3,707 | 3,750 | 3,530 | 3,126 | 3,467 | 4,047 |
| EBITDA | 505 | 112 | 169 | 154 | 222 | 63.25 | 168 | 201 |
| EBITDA margin | +10.4% | +3.2% | +4.4% | +3.9% | +5.9% | +2.0% | +4.6% | +4.7% |
| Depreciation | 41.23 | 36.51 | 34.13 | 36.88 | 37.63 | 38.29 | 45.07 | 45.12 |
| Interest | 5.21 | 2.41 | 4.65 | 7.93 | 4.62 | 3.54 | 4.22 | 2.95 |
| Profit before tax | 499 | 84.60 | 141 | 136 | 201 | 64.33 | 138 | 171 |
| Tax | 137 | 21.02 | 36.11 | 34.54 | 53.40 | 17.23 | 34.66 | 43.26 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14,985 | 14,811 | 13,767 | 13,645 | 13,100 | 9,558 | 7,595 |
| Revenue growth | +1.2% | +7.6% | +0.9% | +4.2% | +37.1% | +25.9% | - |
| Other income | 70.33 | 116 | 75.78 | 52.75 | 36.56 | 482 | 28.04 |
| Total expenses | 14,329 | 14,071 | 12,878 | 12,958 | 12,188 | 8,989 | 7,348 |
| Employee cost | 465 | 389 | 392 | 392 | 381 | 345 | 363 |
| EBITDA | 656 | 740 | 890 | 687 | 911 | 570 | 246 |
| EBITDA margin | +4.4% | +5.0% | +6.5% | +5.0% | +7.0% | +6.0% | +3.2% |
| Depreciation | 145 | 170 | 191 | 182 | 171 | 174 | 181 |
| Interest | 19.61 | 15.50 | 15.53 | 13.91 | 17.47 | 37.57 | 83.45 |
| Profit before tax | 562 | 671 | 759 | 543 | 760 | 840 | 9.90 |
| Tax | 145 | 172 | 196 | 141 | 165 | 287 | (12.97) |
| Net profit | 410 | 452 | 562 | 383 | 581 | 288 | 47.99 |
| Net profit margin | +2.7% | +3.1% | +4.1% | +2.8% | +4.4% | +3.0% | +0.6% |
| EPS (₹) | 96.31 | 115.32 | 130.13 | 93.07 | 137.41 | 127.65 | 5.28 |
| 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 | 43.29 | 43.29 | 43.29 | 43.29 | 43.29 | 43.29 | 43.29 |
| Reserves & surplus | 3,934 | 3,614 | 3,180 | 2,658 | 2,293 | 1,743 | 1,201 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 3,978 | 3,657 | 3,224 | 2,701 | 2,336 | 1,786 | 1,244 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 132 | 157 | 156 | 106 | 122 | 286 | 822 |
| Total debt | 132 | 157 | 156 | 106 | 122 | 286 | 822 |
| Total liabilities | 4,228 | 3,904 | 3,462 | 2,898 | 2,522 | 2,144 | 2,140 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,171 | 2,031 | 2,054 | 1,909 | 1,755 | 1,660 | 1,626 |
| Net block | 725 | 694 | 759 | 793 | 763 | 817 | 965 |
| Capital work in progress | 160 | 83.72 | 61.48 | 18.77 | 100 | 53.29 | 23.07 |
| Investments | 8.09 | 213 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Inventories | 2,709 | 2,794 | 2,116 | 2,217 | 1,943 | 1,536 | 1,553 |
| Sundry debtors | 2,747 | 2,509 | 2,522 | 2,345 | 2,621 | 2,059 | 1,421 |
| Cash & bank balances | 874 | 807 | 624 | 367 | 126 | 173 | 99.89 |
| Loans & advances | 642 | 846 | 834 | 533 | 278 | 284 | 476 |
| Total current assets | 6,971 | 6,956 | 6,097 | 5,462 | 4,969 | 4,053 | 3,550 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,954 | 4,427 | 3,771 | 3,667 | 3,588 | 3,000 | 2,690 |
| Net working capital | 3,018 | 2,529 | 2,326 | 1,796 | 1,381 | 1,053 | 860 |
| Total assets | 4,228 | 3,904 | 3,462 | 2,898 | 2,522 | 2,144 | 2,140 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 763 | 622 | 367 | 126 | 173 | 99.44 | 12.78 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (101) | 389 | 807 | 531 | 330 | 483 | 572 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 377 | (111) | (450) | (199) | (120) | 182 | (21.11) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (170) | (137) | (102) | (90.69) | (257) | (592) | (464) |
| Net change in cash | 106 | 141 | 255 | 241 | (47.00) | 73.16 | 86.66 |
| Closing cash | 874 | 807 | 624 | 367 | 126 | 173 | 99.89 |
| 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 | +1.2% | +7.6% | +0.9% | +4.2% | +37.1% | +25.9% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -11.3% | -16.8% | +29.6% | -24.7% | +60.0% | +131.4% | - |
| PBT growth | -16.2% | -11.6% | +39.7% | -28.5% | -9.5% | +8384.4% | -86.2% |
| Net income growth | -9.3% | -19.6% | +47.0% | -34.2% | +101.7% | +500.3% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +3.2% | +4.2% | +12.9% | +21.6% | +29.5% | +19.6% | +14.4% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -1.5% | -6.7% | +16.0% | +40.8% | +95.8% | +21.0% | -3.0% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +2.8% | +3.4% | +4.1% | +3.0% | +4.5% | +5.8% | +0.3% |
| Return on capital employed | +14.3% | +18.6% | +24.4% | +20.6% | +33.3% | +22.2% | +5.3% |
| Return on net worth | +10.9% | +14.5% | +19.0% | +16.0% | +28.9% | +19.0% | +3.6% |
| Debt / equity | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.37 | 0.65 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Interest cover | 3.84 | 2.72 | 2.22 | 2.76 | 2.36 | 9.49 | 127.78 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 7.13 | 7.25 | 6.95 | 7.45 | 7.67 | 5.82 | 4.85 |
| Inventory turnover | 5.45 | 6.03 | 6.35 | 6.56 | 7.53 | 6.19 | 5.49 |
| Debtors turnover | 5.70 | 5.89 | 5.66 | 5.50 | 5.60 | 5.49 | 6.17 |
| EPS (₹) | 96.31 | 115.32 | 130.13 | 93.07 | 137.41 | 127.65 | 5.28 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 | 10.00 | 3.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 918.80 | 844.79 | 744.65 | 623.97 | 539.64 | 412.60 | 287.36 |
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Board of directors of Basf India Limited
Basf India has 9 current directors and 30 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shyamala Gopinath Also directs: CMS Info Systems Limited, Muon India Leasing and Finance Private Limited, Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited and 1 more | Director | 23 Jan 2019 | 7 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ramkumar Dhruva Also directs: Basf India Polyurethanes Private Limited | Director | 10 Aug 2018 | 8 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Narendranath Jagannath Baliga | Whole-Time Director | 12 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Alexander Gerding | Managing Director | 01 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Pradip Panalal Shah | Director | 31 Jan 2000 | 26 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Anil Kumar Choudhary Also directs: Basf India Coatings Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 01 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 9 Months | Current |
Showing 6 of 9 current directors. View all directors
Auditor
Basf India Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP | FY 2023 | 012754N/N500016 |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 73.30%, foreign institutional investors hold 5.20%, domestic institutional investors hold 6.30% and retail and other public shareholders hold 15.20%.
Sep 2026
QUARTER
73.30% Promoters
6.30% DII (Domestic Institutional)
5.20% FII (Foreign Institutional)
15.20% Retail & Others
Promoter holding - history
Now 73.30% · Sep 2026High 73.30% · Dec 2025Low 73.30% · Dec 2025
Shareholding trend - last 6 quarters
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 73.30% | 73.30% | 73.30% | 73.30% |
| Public | 26.70% | 26.70% | 26.70% | 26.70% |
Charges & borrowings
Open charges
None
Satisfied charges
₹172.32 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2016 | 10626039 | Bnp Paribas | ₹2 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 20 Sep 2004 | 80019842 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3.1 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Apr 2003 | 80034106 | Deutsche Bank Ag | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 12 Feb 1998 | 80056920 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 15 Dec 1997 | 90213117 | State Bank of India | ₹66 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 6 View all charges
Deals & funding
Basf India Limited has 17 deals on record (14 market trades, 3 acquisitions); the latest was in October 2022.
Total deals
17
Market trades
14
Acquisitions
3
Deals on record (5 of 17)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Market trade | ₹47.92 Cr | Buyer: Plutus Wealth Management LLP |
| Aug 2020 | Market trade | ₹49.91 Cr | Buyer: Plutus Wealth Management LLP |
| Feb 2020 | Acquisition | ₹595.16 Cr | Buyer: Sika MBCC India Private Limited Seller: Basf India Limited |
| Dec 2009 | Market trade | ₹13.36 Cr | Buyer: Opg Securities Private Limited Seller: Opg Securities Private Limited |
| Dec 2009 | Market trade | ₹14.46 Cr | Buyer: Opg Securities Private Limited Seller: Opg Securities Private Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Basf India Limited has 571 court cases on record: 329 filed by Basf India, 244 filed against it. 87 cases are pending and 484 are disposed.
Total cases
571
Filed by the company
329
Filed against the company
244
Pending
87
Disposed
484
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 315 | 116 | 68 |
| High courts | 237 | 114 | 19 |
| Supreme Court | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 571)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary Case) | Filed by the company against Shripad Agro Sales Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Summary Cases) | Filed by the company against Webond Footwears Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Prakash Seating Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Gujarat | Special civil application | Filed by the company against Vinati Organics Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (CARAP) | Filed by the company against Meghaaarika Impex Pvt. Ltd. | 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
Basf India Limited was last rated by Indiarating on 15 Dec 2022.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Indiarating | 15 Dec 2022 |
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MSME payment delays
Basf India Limited has 23 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 16,258 overdue payments to 770 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 770)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Associated Bulk Movers | |||
| Trancecare Logistics Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Basf India Limited has a workforce of 1,406 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 23, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
1,406
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
2.7%
GST
Basf India has 22 GST registrations: 18 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
22
Active
18
Cancelled / inactive
4
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACB4599E1ZL | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACB4599E2ZK | Maharashtra | Active | 12 Jul 2017 |
| 02AAACB4599E1ZX | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACB4599E1ZV | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Basf India Limited has 65 board changes on record since 1968: 37 appointments and 28 cessations. The latest: Andrew Postlethwaite was appointed as Director on 01 Dec 2025.
Filing
Basf India Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2026 with Roc Mumbai I.
Appointed
Andrew Postlethwaite was appointed as Director.
AGM
Basf India Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 12 Aug 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Marcelo Rocha Lu ceased to be Director Appointed In Casual Vacancy.
Appointed
Bahram Navroz Vakil was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Sonia Singh was appointed as Director.
Ceased
Arun Madhav Bewoor ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Rajendra Ambalal Shah ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Narendranath Jagannath Baliga was appointed as Whole-Time Director.
Ceased
Carola Ruth Richter ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Alexander Gerding was appointed as Managing Director.
Appointed
Anil Kumar Choudhary was appointed as Whole-Time Director.
71 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Basf India is an active public limited foreign company incorporated in india based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in specialty chemicals, within the chemicals and materials industry. It was incorporated on 13 May 1943 (83+ years old) and is registered under CIN L33112MH1943FLC003972. Listed on BSE: 500042 and NSE: BASF.
Basf India reported revenue of ₹14,944 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 1.1% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
Basf India has 9 current directors:
- Alexander Gerding - Managing Director
- Narendranath Jagannath Baliga - Whole-Time Director
- Anil Kumar Choudhary - Whole-Time Director
- Shyamala Gopinath - Director
- Ramkumar Dhruva - Director
- Pradip Panalal Shah - Director
- Andrew Postlethwaite - Director
- Bahram Navroz Vakil - Director
- Sonia Singh - Director
The latest financial statements of Basf India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 12 August 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Basf India is 27AAACB4599E1ZL, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 22 GST registrations in all, of which 18 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACB4599E2ZK (Maharashtra), 02AAACB4599E1ZX (Himachal Pradesh), 03AAACB4599E1ZV (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Basf India is L33112MH1943FLC003972. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Basf India is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 500042) and NSE (symbol: BASF).
Basf India has 571 court cases on record: 329 filed by the company and 244 filed against it. 87 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Basf India was incorporated on 13 May 1943, making it 83+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Basf India has 17 deals on record (14 market trades, 3 acquisitions); the latest was in October 2022.
Andrew Postlethwaite was appointed as Director on 01 Dec 2025. Marcelo Rocha Lu ceased to be Director Appointed In Casual Vacancy on 06 May 2024. Bahram Navroz Vakil was appointed as Director on 01 Apr 2024. Basf India has 65 board changes on record in total.