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- Category
- Small (2023-24)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-TS-02-0016828
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited - financial services in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹1.87 Cr
▼ 96% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹3.17 Cr
Net margin -169.9%
EBITDA · FY 2025
-₹3.1 Cr
EBITDA margin -166.1%
Authorised capital
₹11 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹4.12 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Satisfied charges
₹2.5 Cr
No open charges
Company age
19 yrs
Est. 2007
Employees · EPFO
21
Provident fund records
About Cerestra Advisors Private Limited
Data last updated:
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited is a private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, a subsidiary of Cerestra Ventures Private Limited. It operates in the portfolio management services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 15 February 2007 and has been in existence for over 19 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U65923TG2007PTC158110. Its GSTIN is 36AADCR5201Q1Z5 (Telangana). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹11 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹4.12 Cr. It was formerly known as Religare Finance Limited and Cerestra Advisors Limited. It is led by directors Chetana and Milind Ravi.
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 Hyderabad, Telangana.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.87 Cr, a decline of 96% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.17 Cr (net margin -169.9%) and EBITDA of -₹3.1 Cr (EBITDA margin -166.1%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 34% over three years and 26% over five years.
The company has about 21 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹2.5 Cr on record. Court records list 26 cases involving the company, including 7 filed by the company and 19 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹16.57 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-TS-02-0016828). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cerestra.in.
Company details
CIN U65923TG2007PTC158110
Registration Number 158110
Incorporation Date 15 February 2007
ROC Hyderabad
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Cerestra Ventures Private Limited
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-TS-02-0016828
Name history
Cerestra Advisors has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Religare Finance Limited, and Cerestra Advisors Limited. The current legal name is Cerestra Advisors Private Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Cerestra Advisors Private Limited | Current |
| Religare Finance Limited | Previous |
| Cerestra Advisors Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Cerestra Advisors has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U65923TG2007PTC158110, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U65923TG2007PTC158110 | Current |
| U65923DL2007PLC159330 | Previous |
| U65923DL2007PTC159330 | Previous |
Key People
Chetana Director Milind Ravi Director Recognitions & Rankings of Cerestra Advisors
Contact details
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is cerestra.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressSy.No. 403/1(Old) 120 (New) 4th Floor Niharika Jubilee One Road No.1 Jubilee, Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500033
- IndustryFinancial Services, Portfolio Management Services
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- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
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Business activity
The main business activity of Cerestra Advisors is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers fund management services.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K6 | Fund Management Services |
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Financials of Cerestra Advisors Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCerestra Advisors Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.87 Cr (down 96% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹1.87 Cr ▼ 96%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹3.17 Cr margin -169.9%
EBITDA · FY 2025
-₹3.1 Cr margin -166.1%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 96%
3 years · compounded
▼ 34%
5 years · compounded
▼ 26%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 109%
3 years · compounded
▼ 200%
5 years · compounded
▼ 43%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 26% over five years, including a 96% fall in the latest year. EBITDA fell 109% 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 | -₹3.1 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.17 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -166.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -169.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Cerestra Advisors Private Limited
Cerestra Advisors has 2 current directors and 20 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetana Also directs: Re189 Alternatives Private Limited, Schoolhouse Investment Managers Private Limited, Re189 Alternatives Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 20 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Milind Ravi Also directs: Dr. N.R.K. Bio-Tech LLP, Dr. N.R.K. Bio-Tech Private Limited, GVRX Facilities Management Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 19 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited is audited by M S K A & Associates for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| M S K A & Associates | FY 2023 | 105047W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cerestra Advisors 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
Open charges
None
Satisfied charges
₹2.5 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2020 | 100396668 | Others | ₹2.5 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹16.57 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Total deals
8
Secondary share transfers
5
Funding rounds
2
Acquisition
1
Disclosed funding
₹16.57 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 8)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Funding round | ₹1.6 Cr | Investors: JV Business Ventures Private Limited |
| Sep 2017 | Funding round | ₹14.97 Cr | Investors: TCP-Cerestra Limited, JV Business Ventures Private Limited |
| Sep 2017 | Acquisition | ₹9.48 Cr | Buyer: JV Business Ventures Private Limited Seller: Rgam Investment Advisers Private Limited , Rgam Investment Advisers Private Limited & Gurvinder Singh Juneja, Rgam Investment Advisers Private Limited & Rajesh Sharma |
| Aug 2015 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Rgam Investment Advisers Private Limited & Gurvinder Singh Juneja, Rgam Investment Advisers Private Limited & Mohit Maheshwari, Rgam Investment Advisers Private Limited & Sunil Kumar Garg Seller: Religare Enterprises Limited & Anurag Goel, Religare Enterprises Limited & Amit Agarwal, Religare Enterprises Limited & Chandan Kumar Sinha |
| May 2013 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Religare Enterprises Limited |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited has 26 court cases on record: 7 filed by Cerestra Advisors, 19 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 23 are disposed.
Total cases
26
Filed by the company
7
Filed against the company
19
Pending
3
Disposed
23
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 19 | 15 | 0 |
| NCLT | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| High courts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 26)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLT, Ahmedabad | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Chamaria Fashions Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court, TELANGANA | Court case (EXEP) | Filed by the company against M/S. Knowledge Square Parks and Incubators Pvt. Ltd., and 10 others | Disposed |
| NCLT, Hyderabad | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against MN Bio-Technology Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| NCLT, Hyderabad | Insolvency matter | Filed by the company against MN Takshila Industries Pvt Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (O.M.P.(I) (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Elephant India Finance 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.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Cerestra Advisors Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited has a workforce of 21 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 09, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
21
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
110%
GST
Cerestra Advisors has 3 GST registrations: 1 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
3
Active
1
Cancelled / inactive
2
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36AADCR5201Q1Z5 | Telangana | Active | 01 Aug 2022 |
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Recent activity
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited has 21 board changes on record since 2010: 2 appointments and 19 cessations. The latest: Milind Ravi was appointed as Director on 19 Aug 2025.
AGM
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Appointed
Milind Ravi was appointed as Director.
Filing
Cerestra Advisors Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Hyderabad.
Ceased
Ankita Ginnani ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Chetana ceased to be Additional Director.
Appointed
Chetana was appointed as Director.
Charges
A charge registered on 09 Nov 2020 via Charge ID 100396668 with Others was fully satisfied on 29 Dec 2023.
Ceased
Gautam Kainth ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Sai Krishna Narla ceased to be Company Secretary.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 2.50 Cr with Charge ID 100396668 was registered on 09 Nov 2020.
Ceased
Casey Heiss Gordon ceased to be Additional Director.
Ceased
Jasmeet Singh Chhabra ceased to be Additional Director.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Cerestra Advisors is an active private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in portfolio management services, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 15 February 2007 (19+ years old) and is registered under CIN U65923TG2007PTC158110.
Cerestra Advisors has 2 current directors:
- Chetana - Director
- Milind Ravi - Director
The latest financial statements of Cerestra Advisors 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 Cerestra Advisors is 36AADCR5201Q1Z5, registered in Telangana. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 2 are cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cerestra Advisors is U65923TG2007PTC158110. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cerestra Advisors has 26 court cases on record: 7 filed by the company and 19 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Cerestra Advisors was incorporated on 15 February 2007, making it 19+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Cerestra Advisors has 8 deals on record (5 secondary share transfers, 2 funding rounds, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹16.57 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Milind Ravi was appointed as Director on 19 Aug 2025. Ankita Ginnani ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Sep 2024. Chetana ceased to be Additional Director on 12 Sep 2024. Cerestra Advisors has 21 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Cerestra Advisors is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-TS-02-0016828).