India's Most Valuable Companies 2021 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#374- Valuation
- ₹8,400 Cr
Revenue · FY 2025
₹1,938.2 Cr
▲ 9% YoY
Net profit · FY 2025
₹185.32 Cr
Net margin 9.6%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹235.81 Cr
EBITDA margin 12.2%
Authorised capital
₹60.85 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹27.64 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹98.5 Cr
Satisfied ₹945.14 Cr
Company age
36 yrs
Est. 1990
Employees · EPFO
493
Provident fund records
About Cavinkare Private Limited
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Cavinkare Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Cavin Solai Private Limited. It operates in the food and beverage distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 22 March 1990 and has been in existence for over 36 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U24246TN1990PTC046613. Its GSTIN is 33AAACB3754B1ZB (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 39 GST registrations, of which 35 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹60.85 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹27.64 Cr. It was formerly known as Beauty Cosmetics Private Limited. It is led by directors including Ranganathan Chinnikrishnan (Managing Director) and Dharaneeswari Krishnan (Whole-Time Director).
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 No.12 Poonthamallee Road Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600032.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1,938.2 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹185.32 Cr (net margin 9.6%) and EBITDA of ₹235.81 Cr (EBITDA margin 12.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 4% over three years and 3% over five years.
The company has about 493 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 3 brands: World of Meera, Buds and Berries and Cavinkare. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹98.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹945.14 Cr on record. Court records list 99 cases involving the company, including 75 filed by the company and 24 filed against it; 16 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cavinkare.com.
Company details
CIN U24246TN1990PTC046613
Registration Number 046613
Incorporation Date 22 March 1990
ROC Chennai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Cavin Solai Private Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
CIN history
Cavinkare has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24246TN2001PTC046613. The current CIN is U24246TN1990PTC046613, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24246TN1990PTC046613 | Current |
| U24246TN2001PTC046613 | Previous |
Key People
Ranganathan Chinnikrishnan Managing Director Dharaneeswari Krishnan Whole-Time Director Amudhavalli Ranganathan Whole-Time Director Recognitions & Rankings of Cavinkare
Contact details
Cavinkare Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is cavinkare.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo.12 Poonthamallee Road Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600032
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Food & Beverage Retail & Distribution
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Brands
Cavinkare operates multiple associated brands including World of Meera, Buds and Berries, and Cavinkare. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Offers skincare and haircare products through e-commerce platform for daily use. | worldofmeera.com | |
| Provides natural shampoos, face washes, and body lotions for everyday personal care. | budsandberries.in | |
| Multicategory convenience food products are offered as an internet-first brand. | cavinkare.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Cavinkare is manufacturing. In detail, this covers chemical and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products and food, beverages and tobacco products. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| 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 | |
| C | Manufacturing | C1 | Food, beverages and tobacco products |
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Financials of Cavinkare Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCavinkare Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1,938.2 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹1,938.2 Cr ▲ 9%
Net profit · FY 2025
₹185.32 Cr margin 9.6%
EBITDA · FY 2025
₹235.81 Cr margin 12.2%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 9%
3 years · compounded
▲ 4%
5 years · compounded
▲ 3%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 84%
3 years · compounded
▲ 16%
5 years · compounded
▲ 12%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over five years, including 9% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 84% 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 | ₹235.81 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹185.32 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 12.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of Cavinkare Private Limited
Cavinkare has 7 current directors and 15 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabir Kishin Thakur | Director | 23 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Nagarajan Jayaraman | Director | 18 Oct 2019 | 7 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Dharaneeswari Krishnan Also directs: Cavinkare Products Private Limited, Cavin Solai Private Limited, Cavin International Private Limited and 2 more | Whole-Time Director | 28 Jan 2022 | 4 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ranganathan Chinnikrishnan Also directs: The Ramco Cements Limited, Matrimony.Com Limited, Cavinkare Products Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 22 May 1990 | 36 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Amudhavalli Ranganathan Also directs: Cavin Solai Private Limited, Cavin International Private Limited, Social Ants Private Limited and 1 more | Whole-Time Director | 01 Apr 2013 | 13 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Manuranjith Also directs: Cavin Solai Private Limited, Cavin International Private Limited, Cavin Infotech Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 31 May 2013 | 13 Years 5 Months | Current |
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Auditor
Cavinkare Private Limited is audited by Deloitee Haskins and Sells for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitee Haskins and Sells | FY 2023 | 008072S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cavinkare Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹98.5 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹945.14 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2022 | 100589599 | Others | ₹88.5 Cr | Open | |
| 10 Mar 2021 | 100423780 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 02 Nov 2021 | 100508704 | Others | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 100333671 | Others | ₹70 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 01 Feb 2019 | 100238357 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 49 View all charges
Legal cases
Cavinkare Private Limited has 99 court cases on record: 75 filed by Cavinkare, 24 filed against it. 16 cases are pending and 83 are disposed.
Total cases
99
Filed by the company
75
Filed against the company
24
Pending
16
Disposed
83
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 67 | 16 | 6 |
| District courts | 25 | 4 | 10 |
| NCLT | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 99)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed by the company against M/S A.S.Transport Pvt.Ltd | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Wipro Limited and 1 other | Pending |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Appeal | Filed against the company by Buy Happy Marketing LLP and 1 other | Disposed |
| NCLT, Chennai | Court case (C.A.(CAA)) | Filed against the company by CKR Retail Private Limited | Disposed |
| NCLT, Chennai | Court case (C.P.(CAA)) | Filed against the company by CKR Retail 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
Cavinkare Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 05 Jul 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crisil | 05 Jul 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Cavinkare Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2019, listing 45 overdue payments to 10 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 10)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resil Chemicals Private Limited | |||
| Classy Kontainers | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Kuber Polymers | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Cavinkare Private Limited has a workforce of 493 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 29, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
493
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
4.89%
GST
Cavinkare has 39 GST registrations: 35 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
39
Active
35
Cancelled / inactive
4
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AAACB3754B1ZB | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACB3754B2ZA | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Oct 2017 |
| 33AAACB3754B3Z9 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Sep 2021 |
| 33AAACB3754B4Z8 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2022 |
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Recent activity
Cavinkare Private Limited has 22 board changes on record since 1990: 7 appointments and 15 cessations. The latest: Raghupathy Gopalakrishnan was appointed as Director on 13 Sep 2024.
AGM
Cavinkare Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Oct 2017 via Charge ID 100135700 with Others was fully satisfied on 27 May 2025.
Filing
Cavinkare Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Chennai.
Appointed
Raghupathy Gopalakrishnan was appointed as Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 01 Feb 2019 via Charge ID 100238357 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 19 Jul 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 17 Oct 2017 via Charge ID 100135714 with Others was fully satisfied on 18 Jul 2024.
Ceased
Raghupathy Gopalakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 02 Nov 2021 via Charge ID 100508704 with Others was fully satisfied on 30 Mar 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 15 Apr 2005 via Charge ID 90004664 with State Bank Of India was fully satisfied on 10 Feb 2023.
Charges
A charge registered on 28 Oct 2004 via Charge ID 90286167 with State Bank Of India was fully satisfied on 10 Feb 2023.
Charges
A charge with Axis Bank Limited of Rs. 25.00 Cr registered on 01 Feb 2019 with Charge ID 100238357 was modified on 24 Jan 2023.
Ceased
Dharaneeswari Krishnan ceased to be Additional Director.
132 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Cavinkare is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in food and beverage retail and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 22 March 1990 (36+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24246TN1990PTC046613.
Cavinkare has 7 current directors:
- Ranganathan Chinnikrishnan - Managing Director
- Dharaneeswari Krishnan - Whole-Time Director
- Amudhavalli Ranganathan - Whole-Time Director
- Kabir Kishin Thakur - Director
- Nagarajan Jayaraman - Director
- Manuranjith - Director
- Raghupathy Gopalakrishnan - Director
The latest financial statements of Cavinkare 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 Cavinkare is 33AAACB3754B1ZB, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 39 GST registrations in all, of which 35 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACB3754B2ZA (Tamil Nadu), 33AAACB3754B3Z9 (Tamil Nadu), 33AAACB3754B4Z8 (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cavinkare is U24246TN1990PTC046613. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cavinkare has 99 court cases on record: 75 filed by the company and 24 filed against it. 16 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Cavinkare was incorporated on 22 March 1990, making it 36+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Raghupathy Gopalakrishnan was appointed as Director on 13 Sep 2024. Raghupathy Gopalakrishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 12 May 2023. Dharaneeswari Krishnan ceased to be Additional Director on 30 Sep 2022. Cavinkare has 22 board changes on record in total.
Cavinkare has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record for the period ending Sep 2019, listing 45 overdue payments to 10 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Oct 2019.
Cavinkare can be reached through the website cavinkare.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The registered office of Cavinkare is at No.12 Poonthamallee Road Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600032.
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