About Benchmark Softec Private Limited
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Benchmark Softec Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Secural Sa. It operates in the application development and software solutions segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 07 March 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U72300TN1994PTC026973. Its GSTIN is 33AAACB2239H1Z5 (Tamil Nadu).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹12 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹10.25 Cr. It was formerly known as Benchmark Softec Limited. It is led by directors Thangamuthu Shantakumar and Shital Shantakumar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2021, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2021. The registered office is at 3rd Floor Santhome Communication Centre No.150 Luz Church Road Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004.
As per the financials filed for FY 2021, the company reported a revenue of ₹3.98 Lakh, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹3.27 Lakh (net margin 82.1%) and EBITDA of ₹3.27 Lakh (EBITDA margin 82.1%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 39% over three years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Benchmark Soft. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹7.5 Lakh and satisfied charges of ₹59.15 Lakh on record. Court records list 1 case involving the company, including 1 filed against it. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹8.64 Cr; the latest was in March 2012. Its 3 peer companies in the Information Technology industry (Application Development), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities) are compared by revenue, 1 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is Muble Solutions Private Limited with revenue of ₹4.01 Lakh.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website benchmarksoft.com.
Company details
CIN history
Benchmark Softec has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U72300TN1994PLC026973. The current CIN is U72300TN1994PTC026973, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U72300TN1994PTC026973 | Current |
| U72300TN1994PLC026973 | Previous |
Contact details
Benchmark Softec Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is benchmarksoft.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
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- Registered Address3rd Floor Santhome Communication Centre No.150 Luz Church Road Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600004
- IndustryInformation Technology, Application Development & Software Solutions
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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
Brands
Benchmark Softec operates one associated brand: Benchmark Soft. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| IT services are provided by Benchmark Soft in Chennai. | benchmarksoft.com |
Financials of Benchmark Softec Private Limited
FY 2021 filings availableBenchmark Softec Private Limited reported revenue of ₹3.98 Lakh (up 9984% YoY) for FY 2021.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 39% over three years. EBITDA rose 112% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹3.98 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹3.27 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹3.27 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 82.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 82.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Benchmark Softec Private Limited
Benchmark Softec has 2 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thangamuthu Shantakumar | Director | 26 Apr 2004 | 22 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Shital Shantakumar Also directs: Shantakumar Investment Company Private Limited | Director | 26 Apr 2004 | 22 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Benchmark Softec Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Information Technology industry (Application Development), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Muble Solutions Private Limited | ₹4.01 Lakh (FY 2019) | -99.0% | Kochi, Kerala, India | |||
| Benchmark Softec Private Limitedthis company | ₹3.98 Lakh (FY 2021) | ₹3.27 Lakh | 82.1% | 9984.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Amoebaa Technologies Private Limited | ₹3.95 Lakh (FY 2024) | -81.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Xygrow Technologies Private Limited | ₹3.91 Lakh (FY 2023) | -63.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Auditor
Benchmark Softec Private Limited is audited by SURI & CO for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| SURI & CO | FY 2021 | 004283S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Benchmark Softec Private Limited is on record for 4 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, 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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| 27 Sep 1994 | 90292231 | City Union Bank Limited | ₹7.5 Lakh | Open | |
| 17 Aug 2000 | 90292891 | Punjab National Bank | ₹55 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 25 Sep 1997 | 90295275 | Fortime Financial Services (India) Ltd. | ₹4.15 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Deals & funding
Benchmark Softec Private Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹8.64 Cr; the latest was in March 2012.
Deals on record (4 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2012 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Suraj Agro Logistics Private Limited Seller: Suraj Agro Infrastructure (India) Private Limited |
| Mar 2009 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Suraj Agro Infrastructure (India) Private Limited , 2 individuals Seller: Dimexon (India) Holding Private Limited , Vispark Solutions Private Limited |
| Mar 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Dimexon (India) Holding Private Limited Seller: Vispark Solutions Private Limited |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | ₹1.65 Cr | Investors: Vispark Solutions 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
Benchmark Softec Private Limited has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it. All case is disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (1 of 1)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | Filed against the company by Balfour International Group | 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Benchmark Softec Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Benchmark Softec has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACB2239H1Z5 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Benchmark Softec Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2004: 2 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Shital Shantakumar ceased to be Director on 06 Oct 2022.
4 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Benchmark Softec is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in application development and software solutions, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 07 March 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72300TN1994PTC026973.
Benchmark Softec has 2 current directors:
- Thangamuthu Shantakumar - Director
- Shital Shantakumar - Director
The latest financial statements of Benchmark Softec on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2021. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2021. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Benchmark Softec is 33AAACB2239H1Z5, registered in Tamil Nadu.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Benchmark Softec is U72300TN1994PTC026973. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Benchmark Softec has 1 court case on record: 1 filed against it.
Benchmark Softec was incorporated on 07 March 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Benchmark Softec has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹8.64 Cr; the latest was in March 2012.
The peers of Benchmark Softec by revenue are Muble Solutions Private Limited, Amoebaa Technologies Private Limited, Xygrow Technologies Private Limited, all in the Information Technology industry (Application Development), with the same principal business activity (computer programming, consultancy and related activities).
Shital Shantakumar ceased to be Director on 06 Oct 2022. Thangamuthu Shantakumar ceased to be Director on 06 Oct 2022. Paresh Kirtilal Mehta ceased to be Director on 30 Sep 2022. Benchmark Softec has 7 board changes on record in total.
Benchmark Softec can be reached through the website benchmarksoft.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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