- #513 M A M Arunachalam & family ₹6,800 Cr

About Cholamandalam Leasing Limited
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Cholamandalam Leasing Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited. It operates in the advisory services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 23 August 2000 and has been in existence for over 26 years.
Its director M A M Arunachalam and family are #513 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U77305TN2000PLC045617. Its GSTIN is 33AABCC4868J1ZJ (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 12 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹142.5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹42.4 Cr. It was formerly known as Cholamandalam Distribution Services Limited and Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited. It is led by directors including Arulselvan Dharmalingam and M A M Arunachalam.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹81.87 Cr, a growth of 45% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹5.55 Cr (net margin 6.8%) and EBITDA of ₹5.12 Cr (EBITDA margin 6.3%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 28% over three years and 48% over five years.
The company has about 1 employee on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has satisfied charges of ₹4 Cr on record. Court records list 21 cases involving the company, including 21 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 4 deals on record (2 rights issues, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹20 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cholamandalam.com.
Company details
Name history
Cholamandalam Leasing has undergone 4 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Cholamandalam Leasing Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Cholamandalam Leasing Limited | Current |
| Cholamandalam Distribution Services Limited | Previous |
| Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited | Previous |
| Dbs Cholamandalam Distribution Limited | Previous |
CIN history
Cholamandalam Leasing has 3 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U77305TN2000PLC045617, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U77305TN2000PLC045617 | Current |
| U67190TN2000PLC045617 | Previous |
| U65100TN2000PLC045617 | Previous |
| U49231TN2000PLC045617 | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Cholamandalam Leasing
Contact details
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is cholamandalam.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
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- Registered AddressChola Crest C54 – 55 & Super B – 4, Thiru – VI – Ka Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600032
- IndustryFinancial Services, Advisory, Consultancy, Financial Brokerage
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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
Financials of Cholamandalam Leasing Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCholamandalam Leasing Limited reported revenue of ₹81.87 Cr (up 45% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 48% over five years, including 45% growth 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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| Total Revenue | ₹81.87 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹5.12 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹5.55 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 6.3% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 6.8% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Cholamandalam Leasing Limited
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited currently reports 3 directors and 1 key managerial person. 29 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arulselvan Dharmalingam | Director | 28 Jan 2021 | 5 Years 9 Months | Current |
| M A M Arunachalam Also directs: M.A.Murugappan Holdings LLP, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited and 5 more | Director | 28 Jan 2021 | 5 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Sujatha Pangurayirath | Company Secretary | 01 Aug 2016 | 10 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Ravindra Kumar Kundu | Director | 11 May 2022 | 4 Years 5 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited is audited by N.C RAJAGOPAL AND CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| N.C RAJAGOPAL AND CO | FY 2023 | 00339BS |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cholamandalam Leasing 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
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2007 | 10060262 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | ₹4 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited has 4 deals on record (2 rights issues, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹20 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
Deals on record (4 of 4)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited , Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited & M A Alagappan, Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited & N Srinivasan Seller: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited , Cholamandalam DBS Finance Limited & M A Alagappan, Cholamandalam DBS Finance Limited & N Srinivasan |
| Feb 2010 | Rights issue | ₹10 Cr | Investors: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited |
| Mar 2009 | Funding round | ₹20 Cr | Investors: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited |
| Nov 2007 | Rights issue | ₹7.5 Cr | Investors: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited has 21 court cases on record: 21 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 16 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 21 | 21 | 5 |
Cases on record (5 of 21)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Darjeeling, West Bengal | Court case (M A C C) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, North, Delhi | Motor accident claim | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Satna, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (MACC) | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| District court, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu | Civil suit | 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
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Cholamandalam Leasing Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited has a workforce of 1 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 29, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Cholamandalam Leasing has 12 GST registrations: 12 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33AABCC4868J1ZJ | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 04AABCC4868J1ZK | Chandigarh | Active | 07 Jul 2017 |
| 07AABCC4868J1ZE | Delhi | Active | 07 Jul 2017 |
| 27AABCC4868J1ZC | Maharashtra | Active | 07 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Cholamandalam Leasing Limited has 33 board changes on record since 2007: 4 appointments and 29 cessations. The latest: Kavitha Anjaneyan ceased to be CFO on 01 May 2023.
26 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Frequently asked questions
Cholamandalam Leasing is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in advisory, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 23 August 2000 (26+ years old) and is registered under CIN U77305TN2000PLC045617.
Cholamandalam Leasing has 4 current directors and KMP:
- Arulselvan Dharmalingam - Director
- M A M Arunachalam - Director
- Ravindra Kumar Kundu - Director
- Sujatha Pangurayirath - Company Secretary
The latest financial statements of Cholamandalam Leasing on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 July 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Cholamandalam Leasing is 33AABCC4868J1ZJ, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 12 GST registrations in all, of which 12 are active. Other active GSTINs include 04AABCC4868J1ZK (Chandigarh), 07AABCC4868J1ZE (Delhi), 27AABCC4868J1ZC (Maharashtra).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cholamandalam Leasing is U77305TN2000PLC045617. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cholamandalam Leasing has 21 court cases on record: 21 filed against it. 5 are pending.
Cholamandalam Leasing was incorporated on 23 August 2000, making it 26+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Cholamandalam Leasing has 4 deals on record (2 rights issues, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹20 Cr; the latest was in March 2010.
Kavitha Anjaneyan ceased to be CFO on 01 May 2023. Ravindra Kumar Kundu ceased to be Additional Director on 28 Jul 2022. Ravindra Kumar Kundu was appointed as Director on 11 May 2022. Cholamandalam Leasing has 33 board changes on record in total.
Cholamandalam Leasing can be reached through the website cholamandalam.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

