- #1,028 Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu ₹2,600 Cr

About Centum Industries Private Limited
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Centum Industries Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the electronic components and equipment manufacturing segment of the technology and IT services sector. It was incorporated on 27 June 2003 and has been in existence for over 23 years.
Its director Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu is #1,028 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U31909KA2003PTC032176. Its GSTIN is 29AACCC3076B1ZY (Karnataka).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹93 Lakh. It was formerly known as Centum Electronics (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors Swarnalatha Mallavarapu (Managing Director) and Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu.
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 No.354 13th Cross 5th Main Hig Colony Rmv 2nd Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560094.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹6.49 Lakh, a growth of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹61,705 (net margin 9.5%) and EBITDA of ₹1.82 Lakh (EBITDA margin 28%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 3% over three years and 40% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹15.54 Cr on record. Court records list 4 cases involving the company, including 1 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 1 case is 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 centumelectronics.com.
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Contact details
Centum Industries Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is centumelectronics.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressNo.354 13th Cross 5th Main Hig Colony Rmv 2nd Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560094
- IndustryInformation Technology, Electronic Components & Equipment Manufacturing
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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
Business activity
The main business activity of Centum Industries 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 |
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| C | Manufacturing | C10 | Electrical equipment, General Purpose and Special purpose Machinery & equipment, Transport equipment |
Financials of Centum Industries Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableCentum Industries Private Limited reported revenue of ₹6.49 Lakh (up 4% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 4% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 40%. EBITDA rose 138% 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 | ₹1.82 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹61,705 | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 28% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 9.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Centum Industries Private Limited
Centum Industries has 2 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu Also directs: Centum Electronics Limited | Director | 27 Jun 2003 | 23 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Swarnalatha Mallavarapu | Managing Director | 27 Jun 2003 | 23 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Centum Industries Private Limited is audited by ABHASKARAN for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ABHASKARAN | FY 2023 | 018723 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Centum Industries 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.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 30 Jun 2004 | 90195783 | State Bank of India | ₹7.04 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 90194539 | State Bank of India | ₹8.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Legal cases
Centum Industries Private Limited has 4 court cases on record: 1 filed by Centum Industries, 3 filed against it. 1 case is pending and 3 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (3 of 4)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (2404-Indirect Taxation : Value Added Tax (VAT), State Sales Tax Act) | Filed by the company against State of Karnataka by the Secretary, Department of Finance Vidhana Soudha , District: . ,Bangalore , Karnataka | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company | 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
Centum Industries Private Limited was last rated by Crisil on 12 Feb 2020.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
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| Crisil | 12 Feb 2020 |
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MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Centum Industries Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Centum Industries has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 29AACCC3076B1ZY | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Centum Industries Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2003: 2 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Nikhil Mallavarapu ceased to be Director on 04 Sep 2018.
1 earlier event is in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Centum Industries is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in electronic components and equipment manufacturing, within the information technology industry. It was incorporated on 27 June 2003 (23+ years old) and is registered under CIN U31909KA2003PTC032176.
Centum Industries has 2 current directors:
- Swarnalatha Mallavarapu - Managing Director
- Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu - Director
The latest financial statements of Centum Industries 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 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Centum Industries is 29AACCC3076B1ZY, registered in Karnataka.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Centum Industries is U31909KA2003PTC032176. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Centum Industries has 4 court cases on record: 1 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 1 is pending. Most are in the high courts.
Centum Industries was incorporated on 27 June 2003, making it 23+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Nikhil Mallavarapu ceased to be Director on 04 Sep 2018. Tanya Mallavarapu ceased to be Additional Director on 04 Sep 2018. Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu was appointed as Director on 27 Jun 2003. Centum Industries has 4 board changes on record in total.
Centum Industries can be reached through the website centumelectronics.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The registered office of Centum Industries is at No.354 13th Cross 5th Main Hig Colony Rmv 2nd Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560094.

