About Bharat Fritz Werner Limited
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Bharat Fritz Werner Limited is a public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Kothari Investment & Industries Pvt Ltd. It operates in the industrial machine tools segment of the machinery and industrial equipment sector. It was incorporated on 17 October 1961 and has been in existence for over 65 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U29100KA1961PLC001433. Its GSTIN is 29AAACB5723A1Z5 (Karnataka). The company holds 11 GST registrations, of which 8 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20.1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹6.33 Cr. It is led by directors including Anand Vardhan Kothari and Prabhawati Devi Kothari.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 26 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Plot No 50B Peenya 2nd Phase, Industrial Area Bangalore North Taluk, Karnataka, India – 560058.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,455.9 Cr, a growth of 6% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹17.15 Cr (net margin 1.2%) and EBITDA of ₹84.11 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.8%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22% over three years and 20% over five years.
The company has about 1,288 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 3 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: BFW. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹476.33 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹387.43 Cr on record. Court records list 140 cases involving the company, including 111 filed by the company and 29 filed against it; 8 cases are pending. The company has 42 deals on record (39 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹9.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2024. The company has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 2,958 overdue payments to 21 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 bfwindia.com.
Company details
CIN history
Bharat Fritz Werner has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U29100KA1961PLC001433, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U29100KA1961PLC001433 | Current |
| U85110KA1961PLC001433 | Previous |
| U74110KA1961PLC001433 | Previous |
Contact details
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is bfwindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressPlot No 50B Peenya 2nd Phase, Industrial Area Bangalore North Taluk, Karnataka, India – 560058
- IndustryMachinery and Equipment, Industrial Machine Tools
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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
Bharat Fritz Werner operates one associated brand: BFW. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| BFW is recognized as a leading manufacturer of CNC machining solutions. | bfwindia.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Bharat Fritz Werner is manufacturing. In detail, this covers electrical equipment, general purpose and special purpose machinery & equipment, transport equipment.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C10 | Electrical equipment, General Purpose and Special purpose Machinery & equipment, Transport equipment |
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Financials of Bharat Fritz Werner Limited
FY 2025 filings availableBharat Fritz Werner Limited reported revenue of ₹1,455.9 Cr (up 6% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over five years, including 6% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 5% 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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| EBITDA | ₹84.11 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹17.15 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Bharat Fritz Werner Limited
Bharat Fritz Werner has 8 current directors and 13 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand Vardhan Kothari Also directs: Albert David Ltd, Shubh Ananda Advisory Private Limited, Kothari Phytochemicals & Industries Ltd and 1 more | Director | 26 Feb 2021 | 5 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Ravi Raghavan | Additional Director | 03 Aug 2015 | 11 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Prabhawati Devi Kothari | Director | 10 Oct 2003 | 23 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Arun Kumar Kothari Also directs: Albert David Ltd, Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co Ltd, Arunudaya Consultancy Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 10 Oct 2003 | 23 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sunil Ramakant Bhumralkar | Director | 01 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Ajit Khandelwal Also directs: BNK Capital Advisors LLP, BNK Fintech LLP, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd and 5 more | Director | 07 Dec 2006 | 19 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited is audited by Mska And Associates for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Mska And Associates | FY 2024 | 105047W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Bharat Fritz Werner Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, 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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| 19 Jul 2025 | 101135405 | Others | ₹74.89 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 101058286 | Others | ₹59.5 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 101000510 | Others | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 23 Oct 2024 | 101000494 | Others | ₹20 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Oct 2019 | 100297770 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹105 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 48 View all charges
Deals & funding
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited has 42 deals on record (39 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹9.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Deals on record (5 of 42)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: PDK Family Trust Seller: Albert David Ltd |
| Mar 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kothari Investment Industries Private Limited Seller: Albert David Ltd |
| Sep 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Kothari Investment Industries Private Limited, M D Kothari Co. Private Limited, an individual Seller: Albert David Ltd |
| Sep 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: M D Kothari Co. Private Limited Seller: Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co Ltd |
| Sep 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: Albert David Ltd |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited has 140 court cases on record: 111 filed by Bharat Fritz Werner, 29 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 132 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 75 | 19 | 4 |
| District courts | 58 | 8 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 140)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Macpower CNC Machines Limited and 5 others | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Binny Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Court case (AS) | Filed against the company by Binny Ltd | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Binny Ltd | Disposed |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Civil suit | Filed by the company against Coast Liners 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
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited was last rated by Icra on 16 Jun 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Icra | 16 Jun 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 2,958 overdue payments to 21 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 21)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Rajasthan Udyog and Tools Private Limited | |||
| M2nxt Solutions Private Limited | |||
| Auto Clutches Castings Private Limited | |||
| Hy-Tek Industries | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Bharat Fritz Werner has 3 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Excel Precision Manufacturing Limited | U27101KA1978PLC003395 | |
| M2nxt Solutions Private Limited | U29100KA2019PTC124551 | |
| BFW Advanced Manufacturing Private Limited | U29309KA2020PTC140998 |
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Employees & EPFO
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited has a workforce of 1,288 employees on its EPFO records as of Jan 02, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Bharat Fritz Werner has 11 GST registrations: 8 active and 3 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AAACB5723A1Z5 | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACB5723A1ZB | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACB5723A1Z9 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACB5723A1ZG | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Bharat Fritz Werner Limited has 19 board changes on record since 2003: 8 appointments and 11 cessations. The latest: Rajesh Kumar Chandak ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2025.
117 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Bharat Fritz Werner is an active public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in industrial machine tools, within the machinery and equipment industry. It was incorporated on 17 October 1961 (65+ years old) and is registered under CIN U29100KA1961PLC001433.
Bharat Fritz Werner has 8 current directors:
- Anand Vardhan Kothari - Director
- Ravi Raghavan - Additional Director
- Prabhawati Devi Kothari - Director
- Arun Kumar Kothari - Director
- Sunil Ramakant Bhumralkar - Director
- Ajit Khandelwal - Director
- Parabrahman Tadimalla - Director
- Rajiv Khaitan - Director
The latest financial statements of Bharat Fritz Werner on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 26 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Bharat Fritz Werner is 29AAACB5723A1Z5, registered in Karnataka. The company has 11 GST registrations in all, of which 8 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AAACB5723A1ZB (Delhi), 27AAACB5723A1Z9 (Maharashtra), 33AAACB5723A1ZG (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Bharat Fritz Werner is U29100KA1961PLC001433. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Bharat Fritz Werner has 140 court cases on record: 111 filed by the company and 29 filed against it. 8 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Bharat Fritz Werner was incorporated on 17 October 1961, making it 65+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Bharat Fritz Werner has 42 deals on record (39 secondary share transfers, 3 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹9.48 Cr; the latest was in March 2024.
Rajesh Kumar Chandak ceased to be Additional Director on 26 Sep 2025. Sunil Ramakant Bhumralkar was appointed as Director on 01 Sep 2025. Shailesh Rajnikant Sheth ceased to be Director on 12 Sep 2024. Bharat Fritz Werner has 19 board changes on record in total.
Bharat Fritz Werner has 13 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 2,958 overdue payments to 21 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 27 Apr 2024.
Bharat Fritz Werner can be reached through the website bfwindia.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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