Centreal Bazaar India Limited
About Centreal Bazaar India Limited
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Centreal Bazaar India Limited is a public limited company based in Aluva, Kerala, India. It operates in the hypermarkets and large retail chains segment of the consumer services sector. It was incorporated on 23 September 2019 and has been in existence for over 7 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U46909KL2019PLC059704. Its GSTIN is 32AAICC3907H1ZX (Kerala). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹65 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹27.07 Cr. It was formerly known as Centreal Bazaar India Private Limited. It is led by directors including Kanjirikkapallil Saithumuhammad Anvar and Joly Sebastian.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Aluva, Kerala.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹173.57 Cr, a decline of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.68 Cr (net margin 1%) and EBITDA of ₹10.82 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.2%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 111% over three years.
The company has about 705 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Centreal Bazaar. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹110.93 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹22.5 Cr on record. Court records list 10 cases involving the company, including 3 filed by the company and 7 filed against it; 8 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Centreal Bazaar India has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U46909KL2019PLC059704, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U46909KL2019PLC059704 | Current |
| U52100KL2019PTC059704 | Previous |
| U52100KL2019PLC059704 | Previous |
Contact details
Centreal Bazaar India Limited's registered office is in Aluva, Kerala.
- Social Media
- Registered AddressDoor No.1/143/B Kizhakkambalam Grama Panchayat Bavapady, Pukkattupady – Chembarakky Road Edathala P.O, Aluva, Kerala, India – 683561
- IndustryConsumer Services, Hypermarkets & Large Retail Chains
- 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
Centreal Bazaar India operates one associated brand: Centreal Bazaar. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket chain selling groceries, fresh produce, and household goods in India. | centrealbazaar.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Centreal Bazaar India is trade. In detail, this covers retail trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G2 | Retail Trading |
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Financials of Centreal Bazaar India Limited
FY 2024 filings availableCentreal Bazaar India Limited reported revenue of ₹173.57 Cr (down 3% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 3% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 111%. EBITDA rose 111% 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 | ₹10.82 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.68 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.2% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Centreal Bazaar India Limited
Centreal Bazaar India has 4 current directors and 14 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanjirikkapallil Saithumuhammad Anvar | Director | 07 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Joly Sebastian Also directs: Supra Pacific Financial Services Limited | Director | 05 Jun 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Joby George | Director | 12 Jun 2020 | 6 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sandeep Babu Thonnangamath | Director | 06 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Centreal Bazaar India Limited is compared with the 5 companies closest to it by revenue in the Consumer Services industry (Hypermarkets), with the same principal business activity (retail trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| SSM Retail Private Limited | ₹188.03 Cr (FY 2025) | 8.0% | Gurgaon, Haryana, India | |||
| Saravana Stores Gold Palace Private Limited | ₹173.91 Cr (FY 2018) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | ||||
| Centreal Bazaar India Limitedthis company | ₹173.57 Cr (FY 2024) | ₹1.68 Cr | 1% | -3.0% | Aluva, Kerala, India | |
| Dorabjee & Company Private Limited | ₹165.92 Cr (FY 2025) | -2.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Namdhari Agro-Fresh Private Limited | ₹159.92 Cr (FY 2025) | 16.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Megashop Retail Private Limited | ₹159.9 Cr (FY 2025) | -5.0% | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2025 | 101099682 | Others | ₹36.22 Cr | Open | |
| 02 Dec 2024 | 101017590 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹5.92 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 100805964 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹25.28 Lakh | Open | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | 100806677 | Canara Bank | ₹25 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 100817737 | Others | ₹37.1 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 11 View all charges
Legal cases
Centreal Bazaar India Limited has 10 court cases on record: 3 filed by Centreal Bazaar India, 7 filed against it. 8 cases are pending and 2 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 10 | 7 | 8 |
Cases on record (5 of 10)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Alappuzha, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Ernakulam, Kerala | Criminal case | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Palakkad, Kerala | Criminal miscellaneous application | Filed against the company | Pending |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Court case (Crl MP) | Filed against the company | Pending |
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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
Centreal Bazaar India Limited has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 13 overdue payments to 13 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 13)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| an individual supplier | |||
| Auvis Fresh Food Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Fairtrade Marketing | |||
| Spicehutt Foods Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Centreal Bazaar India has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AAICC3907H1ZX | Kerala | Active | 17 Mar 2020 |
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Recent activity
Centreal Bazaar India Limited has 16 board changes on record since 2020: 6 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Georgy Varghese was appointed as CFO on 27 Dec 2023.
22 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Centreal Bazaar India is an active public limited company based in Aluva, Kerala, India. The company works in hypermarkets and large retail chains, within the consumer services industry. It was incorporated on 23 September 2019 (7+ years old) and is registered under CIN U46909KL2019PLC059704.
Centreal Bazaar India has 4 current directors:
- Kanjirikkapallil Saithumuhammad Anvar - Director
- Joly Sebastian - Director
- Joby George - Director
- Sandeep Babu Thonnangamath - Director
The latest financial statements of Centreal Bazaar India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from FY 2020 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Centreal Bazaar India is 32AAICC3907H1ZX, registered in Kerala. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Centreal Bazaar India is U46909KL2019PLC059704. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Centreal Bazaar India has 10 court cases on record: 3 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. 8 are pending.
Centreal Bazaar India was incorporated on 23 September 2019, making it 7+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Centreal Bazaar India by revenue are SSM Retail Private Limited, Saravana Stores Gold Palace Private Limited, Dorabjee & Company Private Limited, Namdhari Agro-Fresh Private Limited, Megashop Retail Private Limited, all in the Consumer Services industry (Hypermarkets), with the same principal business activity (retail trading).
Georgy Varghese was appointed as CFO on 27 Dec 2023. Praveen Gopakumar was appointed as CEO on 27 Dec 2023. Joly Sebastian ceased to be Additional Director on 16 Jul 2023. Centreal Bazaar India has 16 board changes on record in total.
Centreal Bazaar India has 1 MSME Form 1 return on record for the period ending Mar 2024, listing 13 overdue payments to 13 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
The registered office of Centreal Bazaar India is at Door No.1143B Kizhakkambalam Grama Panchayat Bavapady, Pukkattupady – Chembarakky Road Edathala P.O, Aluva, Kerala, India – 683561.
Centreal Bazaar India operates in the consumer services industry, in the hypermarkets and large retail chains segment.
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