About Cholayil Private Limited
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Cholayil Private Limited is a private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It operates in the soaps and detergents segment of the FMCG sector. It was incorporated on 08 July 1994 and has been in existence for over 32 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U24233TN1994PTC086675. Its GSTIN is 33AAACC3123B1ZN (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 29 GST registrations, of which 19 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹9.75 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹8.84 Cr. It was formerly known as Cholayil Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. It is led by directors including Pradeep Cholayil (Managing Director) and Kollechery Prabhakaran Jayadevi.
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 8 J Block 6th Avenue Anna Nagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600102.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹374.61 Cr, a decline of 4% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹6.23 Cr (net margin 1.7%) and EBITDA of ₹19.15 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.1%).
The company has about 418 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Cholayil and Sadayush. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹177.63 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹167.65 Cr on record. Court records list 116 cases involving the company, including 96 filed by the company and 20 filed against it; 10 cases are pending. The company has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1.13 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website cholayil.com.
Company details
CIN history
Cholayil has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U24233PY1994PTC000984. The current CIN is U24233TN1994PTC086675, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U24233TN1994PTC086675 | Current |
| U24233PY1994PTC000984 | Previous |
Contact details
Cholayil Private Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is cholayil.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
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- Registered Address8 J Block 6th Avenue Anna Nagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600102
- IndustryFMCG, Soaps & Detergents
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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
Brands
Cholayil operates two associated brands: Cholayil and Sadayush. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurvedic company manufacturing natural soaps, body washes, and health products. | cholayil.com | |
| Ayurvedic treatments, wellness, and spa services in Chennai. | sadayush.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Cholayil is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Cholayil Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableCholayil Private Limited reported revenue of ₹374.61 Cr (down 4% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 4% in the latest year. EBITDA rose 6% in the latest year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹6.23 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 5.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 1.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Cholayil Private Limited
Cholayil has 5 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kollechery Prabhakaran Jayadevi | Director | 01 Nov 2003 | 22 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Pradeep Cholayil | Managing Director | 08 Jul 1994 | 32 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Narayanan Ramesh Also directs: Dr. Sidhan`S Ayurmix Private Limited | Additional Director | 01 Feb 2022 | 4 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Lasakan Pradeep Cholayil Also directs: Heirloom Bay Private Limited | Director | 17 Jun 2019 | 7 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Susmera Pradeep Cholayil | Director | 01 Nov 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Cholayil Private Limited is audited by Joseph and Rajaram for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph and Rajaram | FY 2023 | 001375S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Cholayil 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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| 28 Oct 2025 | 101202092 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3.2 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Mar 2025 | 101079921 | Others | ₹1.25 Cr | Open | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 101066638 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹30 Cr | Open | |
| 20 Jul 2023 | 100758190 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10.35 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Mar 2023 | 100721351 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹1.72 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 31 View all charges
Deals & funding
Cholayil Private Limited has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1.13 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Deals on record (5 of 5)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2023 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Drumaa Family Private Trust, an individual Seller: 4 individuals |
| Sep 2022 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Dec 2013 | Funding round | ₹1.13 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Mar 2011 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: 4 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Cholayil Private Limited has 116 court cases on record: 96 filed by Cholayil, 20 filed against it. 10 cases are pending and 106 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 103 | 14 | 9 |
| District courts | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Supreme Court | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 116)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Sanskriti Medimix Private Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Sanskriti Medimix Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, Shahdara, Delhi | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against International Agro Oil Industries Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Creativeland Asia Pvt.Ltd | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed against the company by Creativeland Asia Pvt.Ltd | 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 Cholayil Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Cholayil has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Employees & EPFO
Cholayil Private Limited has a workforce of 418 employees on its EPFO records as of Nov 25, 2024, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Cholayil has 29 GST registrations: 19 active and 10 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AAACC3123B1ZN | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACC3123B2ZM | Tamil Nadu | Active | 10 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACC3123B3ZL | Tamil Nadu | Active | 19 Nov 2021 |
| 03AAACC3123B1ZQ | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Cholayil Private Limited has 17 board changes on record since 1994: 11 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Narayanan Ramesh was appointed as Additional Director on 01 Feb 2022.
72 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Cholayil is an active private limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in soaps and detergents, within the FMCG industry. It was incorporated on 08 July 1994 (32+ years old) and is registered under CIN U24233TN1994PTC086675.
Cholayil has 5 current directors:
- Pradeep Cholayil - Managing Director
- Kollechery Prabhakaran Jayadevi - Director
- Narayanan Ramesh - Additional Director
- Lasakan Pradeep Cholayil - Director
- Susmera Pradeep Cholayil - Director
The latest financial statements of Cholayil 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 Cholayil is 33AAACC3123B1ZN, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 29 GST registrations in all, of which 19 are active and 10 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 33AAACC3123B2ZM (Tamil Nadu), 33AAACC3123B3ZL (Tamil Nadu), 03AAACC3123B1ZQ (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Cholayil is U24233TN1994PTC086675. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Cholayil has 116 court cases on record: 96 filed by the company and 20 filed against it. 10 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Cholayil was incorporated on 08 July 1994, making it 32+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
Cholayil has 5 deals on record (3 secondary share transfers, 1 funding round, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹1.13 Cr; the latest was in March 2023.
Narayanan Ramesh was appointed as Additional Director on 01 Feb 2022. Susmera Pradeep Cholayil was appointed as Director on 01 Nov 2020. Lasakan Pradeep Cholayil was appointed as Director on 17 Jun 2019. Cholayil has 17 board changes on record in total.
Cholayil can be reached through the website cholayil.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.