About Cedar Retail Private Limited
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Cedar Retail Private Limited is a private limited company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It operates in the hypermarkets and large retail chains segment of the consumer services sector. It was incorporated on 26 March 2008 and has been in existence for over 18 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U52100KL2008PTC022142. Its GSTIN is 32AABCE9683P1Z0 (Kerala). The company holds 10 GST registrations, of which 9 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹13.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹6.24 Cr. It was formerly known as Esaf Retail Private Limited. It is led by directors including Alok Thomas Paul (Managing Director) and Samuel Jacob.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 7/732/ 9 – 11 Green Tower Mannuthy – Nadathara Road Pattalakunnu, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680651.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹65.96 Cr, a decline of 62% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹15.11 Lakh (net margin 0.2%) and EBITDA of ₹2.17 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.3%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over three years and 20% over five years.
The company has about 230 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Cedar Retail. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹10.78 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹8.83 Cr on record. Court records list 8 cases involving the company, including 7 filed by the company; 3 cases are pending. The company has 9 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹4.08 Cr; the latest was in October 2021. Its 10 peer companies in the Consumer Services industry (Hypermarkets) are compared by revenue, 5 larger and 5 smaller; the largest is NLT Agro Foods Private Limited with revenue of ₹82.84 Cr.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cedarretail.in.
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- Registered Address7/732/ 9 – 11 Green Tower Mannuthy – Nadathara Road Pattalakunnu, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680651
- IndustryConsumer Services, Hypermarkets & Large Retail Chains
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Business Activity of Cedar Retail Private Limited
The main business activity of Cedar Retail is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
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Financials of Cedar Retail Private Limited FY 2025 filings available
Cedar Retail Private Limited reported revenue of ₹65.96 Cr (down 62% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 20% over five years, including a 62% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 7% 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 of Cedar Retail Private Limited
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Financial Ratios of Cedar Retail Private Limited
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Paid data: the figures shown as dots are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of Cedar Retail are in the company report.
Financial statements from 2015
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Peer Comparison of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail Private Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Hypermarkets). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| NLT Agro Foods Private Limited | ₹82.84 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 11.0% | •••• | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Unik Bazar Limited | ₹81.31 Cr (FY 2020) | •••• | •••• | -11.0% | •••• | Delhi, India |
| Shri Siddeshwar Super Bazar Private Limited | ₹76.9 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | -28.0% | •••• | Vijaypur, Karnataka, India |
| Srikaar Retail Private Limited | ₹72.9 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 11.0% | •••• | R.C.Puram, Telangana, India |
| Marche Retail Private Limited | ₹68.31 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -2.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Cedar Retail Private Limited this company | ₹65.96 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -62.0% | •••• | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Coffee Day Econ Private Limited | ₹64.35 Cr (FY 2020) | •••• | •••• | •••• | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | |
| 7-India Convenience Retail Limited | ₹64.33 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 17.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Superpe Marketplace Private Limited | ₹62.41 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1542.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| GPK Superbazaar Private Limited | ₹54.76 Cr (FY 2024) | •••• | •••• | 62.0% | •••• | Sumerpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Tnsi Retail Private Limited | ₹54.27 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -30.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
Peers are the five companies nearest above and the five nearest below Cedar Retail by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Hypermarkets), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail Private Limited is audited by A John Morris & Co for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
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| A John Morris & Co | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Board of Directors of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail has 6 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Samuel Jacob Also directs: Esaf Health Care Services Private Limited | Director | 01 Jul 2021 | 5 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Rajesh Sreedharan Pillai | Nominee Director | 30 Mar 2021 | 5 Years 6 Months | Current |
| George Paul | Director | 02 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Emy Acha Paul Also directs: Dev Bhoomi Eco Tourism Private Limited, Rhema Kisan Producer Company Limited, Cedar Integrated Food Tech Private Limited and 4 more | Director | 09 May 2016 | 10 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Alok Thomas Paul Also directs: Esaf Health Care Services Private Limited, Dev Bhoomi Eco Tourism Private Limited, Rhema Kisan Producer Company Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 09 May 2016 | 10 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Kochukalam Thomas Thomas | Director | 28 Feb 2018 | 8 Years 7 Months | Current |
Ownership and Shareholding of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Shareholding and ownership data
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Charges & Borrowings of Cedar Retail Private Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 30 Oct 2025 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹67.5 Lakh | Open |
| 06 Mar 2024 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹6.96 Cr | Open |
| 07 Jul 2022 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹40 Lakh | Open |
| 07 Feb 2022 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹20.22 Lakh | Open |
| 30 Mar 2021 | Others | ₹2.5 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Deals & Funding of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail Private Limited has 9 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹4.08 Cr; the latest was in October 2021.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Oct 2021 | Funding round | ₹2.5 Cr | Investors: ESAF Swasrya Multi-State-Co-Operative Credit Society Limited |
| Jan 2020 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: 2 individuals Seller: 2 individuals |
| May 2015 | Rights issue | ₹24.8 Lakh | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Mar 2014 | Funding round | ₹7.7 Lakh | Investors: ESAF Swasrya Multi-State-Co-Operative Credit Society Limited |
Full deal history
All 9 deals with amounts, valuations, instruments and every party are in the company report.
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Legal Cases of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail Private Limited has 8 court cases on record: 7 filed by Cedar Retail, 1 where it is another party. 3 cases are pending and 5 are disposed. Status as checked between 29 Sep 2026 and 03 Oct 2026.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| High courts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 8)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Company is another party | Pending |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against an individual | Pending |
| High Court of Kerala | Writ petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Civil suit | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
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Associated Brands with Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail operates one associated brand: Cedar Retail. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Retail operations in Food & FMCG, Consumer Durables & ICT, and Natural Fiber sectors are conducted in India. | cedarretail.in |
Employees and EPFO Compliance at Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail Private Limited has a workforce of 230 employees as of Apr 07, 2024.
Employee and EPFO history
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Recent Activity on Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail Private Limited has 13 board changes on record since 2016: 6 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: George Paul ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
22 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts for Cedar Retail Private Limited
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MSME Payment Delays by Cedar Retail Private Limited
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Subsidiaries & Group Companies of Cedar Retail Private Limited
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GST Compliance of Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail has 10 GST registrations: 9 active and 1 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AABCE9683P1Z0 | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 32AABCE9683P2ZZ | Kerala | Active | 01 Apr 2025 |
| 20AABCE9683P1Z5 | Jharkhand | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 22AABCE9683P1Z1 | Chattisgarh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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MCA Filings & Documents of Cedar Retail Private Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Retail Private Limited
Cedar Retail is an active private limited company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The company works in hypermarkets and large retail chains, within the consumer services industry. It was incorporated on 26 March 2008 (18+ years old) and is registered under CIN U52100KL2008PTC022142.
Cedar Retail reported revenue of ₹65.96 Cr for FY 2025 (down 62% YoY).
Cedar Retail has 6 current directors:
- Alok Thomas Paul - Managing Director
- Samuel Jacob - Director
- Rajesh Sreedharan Pillai - Nominee Director
- George Paul - Director
- Emy Acha Paul - Director
- Kochukalam Thomas Thomas - Director
Cedar Retail reported a net profit of ₹15.11 Lakh (net margin 0.2%) and EBITDA of ₹2.17 Cr (EBITDA margin 3.3%) for FY 2025, as per its filed financial statements.
The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the revenue of Cedar Retail is -20% over three years and -20% over five years. In the latest year (FY 2025) revenue fell 62%. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year.
The GSTIN of Cedar Retail is 32AABCE9683P1Z0, registered in Kerala. The company has 10 GST registrations in all, of which 9 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AABCE9683P2ZZ (Kerala), 20AABCE9683P1Z5 (Jharkhand), 22AABCE9683P1Z1 (Chattisgarh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cedar Retail is U52100KL2008PTC022142. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cedar Retail has 8 court cases on record: 7 filed by the company. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Cedar Retail was incorporated on 26 March 2008, making it 18+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
Cedar Retail has 9 deals on record (4 funding rounds, 4 secondary share transfers, 1 rights issue), with disclosed funding of ₹4.08 Cr; the latest was in October 2021.
The peers of Cedar Retail by revenue are NLT Agro Foods Private Limited, Unik Bazar Limited, Shri Siddeshwar Super Bazar Private Limited, Srikaar Retail Private Limited, Marche Retail Private Limited and 5 more, all in the Consumer Services industry (Hypermarkets).