- Category
- Medium (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TN-02-0010758

About Caravel Logistics Private Limited
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Caravel Logistics Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the integrated logistics and supply chain solutions segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 27 June 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U63090TN1994PTC027880. Its GSTIN is 33AAACC2299J1ZN (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 12 GST registrations, of which 10 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹30 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹28 Cr. It was formerly known as Caravel Shipping Services Private Limited. It is led by directors Saju Chacko (Managing Director) and Susha Saju.
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 No484 Pantheon Pl Pantheonroadegmore Chennai – 600008. Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, India – 600008.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹43.32 Cr, a decline of 18% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.63 Cr (net margin -8.4%) and EBITDA of -₹4.17 Cr (EBITDA margin -9.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 32% over three years and 9% over five years.
The company has about 76 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Caravel Logistics and Caravel Logistics. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2.18 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹39.79 Cr on record. Court records list 205 cases involving the company, including 148 filed by the company and 57 filed against it; 28 cases are pending. The company has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹80.7 Lakh; the latest was in December 2014. The company has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 34 overdue payments to 14 micro and small suppliers.
Caravel Logistics Private Limited is registered as a medium enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TN-02-0010758). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website caravel.in.
Company details
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Contact details
Caravel Logistics Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is caravel.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo484 Pantheon Pl Pantheonroadegmore Chennai – 600008. Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, India – 600008
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Integrated & Diversified Logistics Services
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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
Caravel Logistics operates two associated brands: Caravel Logistics and Caravel Logistics. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A logistics firm offering comprehensive transportation solutions for businesses. | caravellogistics.com | |
| Multimodal freight forwarding services are provided from Chennai, India. | caravel.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Caravel Logistics is transport and storage. In detail, this covers water transport.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transport and storage | H3 | Water transport |
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Financials of Caravel Logistics Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCaravel Logistics Private Limited reported revenue of ₹43.32 Cr (down 18% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 9% over five years, including a 18% fall 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 | ₹43.32 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | -₹4.17 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.63 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | -9.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -8.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Caravel Logistics Private Limited
Caravel Logistics has 2 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saju Chacko Also directs: Logistics Expeditors India Private Limited | Managing Director | 27 Jun 1994 | 32 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Susha Saju Also directs: Logistics Expeditors India Private Limited | Director | 07 Oct 2021 | 5 Years 0 Months | Current |
Auditor
Caravel Logistics Private Limited is audited by A Anil & Associates for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| A Anil & Associates | FY 2024 | 025419S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Caravel Logistics Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 31 Dec 2025 | 101230308 | Others | ₹1.99 Cr | Open | |
| 06 Jun 2022 | 100587373 | Bank of India | ₹19 Lakh | Open | |
| 20 Mar 2023 | 100725181 | Others | ₹1.2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 100034376 | Others | ₹3.01 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Dec 2015 | 10614511 | Icici Bank Limited | ₹35.94 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 16 View all charges
Deals & funding
Caravel Logistics Private Limited has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹80.7 Lakh; the latest was in December 2014.
Deals on record (5 of 6)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Dec 2014 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Jul 2009 | Acquisition | ₹25 Cr | Buyer: EQ India Advisors |
| Mar 2008 | Funding round | ₹35 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Oct 2007 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | ₹10.3 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Caravel Logistics Private Limited has 205 court cases on record: 148 filed by Caravel Logistics, 57 filed against it. 28 cases are pending and 177 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 103 | 37 | 23 |
| District courts | 98 | 17 | 5 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 205)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (MACP. Dkst.) | Filed against the company by The New India Assurance Company Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Thiru Rani Logistic Pvt Ltd (CFS) | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Thiru Rani Logistic Pvt Ltd (CFS) | Disposed |
| District court, Thane, Maharashtra | Court case (MACP. Dkst.) | Filed against the company by The New India Assurance Company Limited | Disposed |
| District court, South East, Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by M/S Haier Appliances (India) Private Limited | 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
Caravel Logistics Private Limited was last rated by Indiarating on 03 Feb 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Indiarating | 03 Feb 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Caravel Logistics Private Limited has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 34 overdue payments to 14 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 14)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Will Marine Container Service Private Limited | |||
| United Freight Container Terminal | |||
| Pristine Mega Logistics Park Private Limited | |||
| Om Shailshuta Logistics Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Caravel Logistics Private Limited has a workforce of 76 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 23, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Caravel Logistics has 12 GST registrations: 10 active and 2 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACC2299J1ZN | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACC2299J2ZM | Tamil Nadu | Active | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 03AAACC2299J1ZQ | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAACC2299J1ZI | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Caravel Logistics Private Limited has 8 board changes on record since 1994: 2 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Susha Saju ceased to be Additional Director on 14 Oct 2021.
32 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Caravel Logistics is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in integrated and diversified logistics services, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 27 June 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U63090TN1994PTC027880.
Caravel Logistics has 2 current directors:
- Saju Chacko - Managing Director
- Susha Saju - Director
The latest financial statements of Caravel Logistics on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Caravel Logistics is 33AAACC2299J1ZN, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 12 GST registrations in all, of which 10 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACC2299J2ZM (Tamil Nadu), 03AAACC2299J1ZQ (Punjab), 07AAACC2299J1ZI (Delhi).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Caravel Logistics is U63090TN1994PTC027880. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Caravel Logistics has 205 court cases on record: 148 filed by the company and 57 filed against it. 28 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Caravel Logistics was incorporated on 27 June 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Caravel Logistics has 6 deals on record (3 funding rounds, 2 secondary share transfers, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹80.7 Lakh; the latest was in December 2014.
Susha Saju ceased to be Additional Director on 14 Oct 2021. Chambath Jayakrishnan ceased to be Director on 07 Oct 2021. Susha Saju was appointed as Director on 07 Oct 2021. Caravel Logistics has 8 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Caravel Logistics is registered as a medium enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TN-02-0010758).
Caravel Logistics has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2023, listing 34 overdue payments to 14 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 16 Dec 2023.

