MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Micro (2022-23)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-KL-03-0002144
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd - agriculture in Idukki, Kerala, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2022
₹1.39 Cr
▼ 25% YoY
Net loss · FY 2022
₹1.36 Cr
Net margin -98.1%
EBITDA · FY 2022
-₹1.14 Cr
EBITDA margin -82.6%
Authorised capital
₹25 Lakh
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹22.25 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹11.9 Cr
Satisfied ₹5.24 Cr
Company age
80 yrs
Est. 1946
Employees · EPFO
118
Provident fund records
About Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd
Data last updated:
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Idukki, Kerala, India. It operates in the tea and coffee processing segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 15 November 1946 and has been in existence for over 80 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U01132KL1946PTC000251. Its GSTIN is 32AAACC9024B1ZD (Kerala).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹22.25 Lakh. It is led by directors Lolika Chandrababu and Chandrababu Gangadharan.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 March 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2022. The registered office is at Vandiperiyar, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685533.
As per the financials filed for FY 2022, the company reported a revenue of ₹1.39 Cr, a decline of 25% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹1.36 Cr (net margin -98.1%) and EBITDA of -₹1.14 Cr (EBITDA margin -82.6%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 11% over three years and 14% over five years.
The company has about 118 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹11.9 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹5.24 Cr on record. Court records list 8 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 6 filed against it.
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd is registered as a micro enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-KL-03-0002144). The current compliance status is marked as active non-compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN U01132KL1946PTC000251
Registration Number 000251
Incorporation Date 15 November 1946
ROC Ernakulam
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Compliance Status Active Non-Compliant
MSME Classification Micro
Udyam Registration UDYAM-KL-03-0002144
Recognitions & Rankings of Churakulam Tea Estates
Contact details
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Idukki, Kerala. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Registered AddressVandiperiyar, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685533
- IndustryAgriculture, Tea & Coffee Processing
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Business activity
The main business activity of Churakulam Tea Estates is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd
FY 2022 filings availableChurakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹1.39 Cr (down 25% YoY) for FY 2022.
Revenue · FY 2022
₹1.39 Cr ▼ 25%
Net loss · FY 2022
₹1.36 Cr margin -98.1%
EBITDA · FY 2022
-₹1.14 Cr margin -82.6%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▼ 25%
3 years · compounded
▼ 11%
5 years · compounded
▼ 14%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 29%
3 years · compounded
▼ 7%
5 years · compounded
▼ 7%
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over five years, including a 25% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 29% 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 | -₹1.14 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹1.36 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -82.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -98.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd
Churakulam Tea Estates has 2 current directors and 4 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lolika Chandrababu Also directs: Sreedhanya Flour Mills Private Limited, Sreedhanya Constructions Private Limited, VGS Developers Private Limited and 3 more | Additional Director | 05 Aug 2023 | 3 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Chandrababu Gangadharan Also directs: Sreedhanya Metals Private Limited, Sreedhanya Crushers Private Limited, Sreedhanya Aggregates Private Limited and 4 more | Additional Director | 04 May 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Seven Beans Coffee Company Private Limited | ₹1.4 Cr (FY 2024) | 5.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltdthis company | ₹1.39 Cr (FY 2022) | -₹1.36 Cr | -98.1% | -25.0% | 118 | Idukki, Kerala, India |
| Brewix Tea Private Limited | ₹1.37 Cr (FY 2025) | 132.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Shree Joya Cha Bagan Private Limited | ₹1.35 Cr (FY 2024) | -21.0% | Dibrugarh, Assam, India |
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Auditor
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd is audited by MAHARAJ N R SURESH AND CO for the financial year 2019.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| MAHARAJ N R SURESH AND CO | FY 2019 | 001931S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2019, split between promoters, domestic institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2019 | FY 2016 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹11.9 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹5.24 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2016 | 100038472 | Others | ₹1 Cr | Open | |
| 02 May 2014 | 10493621 | The South Indian Bank Limited | ₹10.9 Cr | Open | |
| 04 Oct 2012 | 10386487 | State Bank of India | ₹3.2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Jul 2003 | 90024142 | Federal Bank Ltd. | ₹25 Lakh | Satisfied | |
| 06 Jul 2002 | 90024089 | Federal Bank Ltd. | ₹30 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 9 View all charges
Legal cases
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd has 8 court cases on record: 2 filed by Churakulam Tea Estates, 6 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Total cases
8
Filed by the company
2
Filed against the company
6
Disposed
8
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 8)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| NCLT, Kochi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by The South Indian Bank Ltd | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kochi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kochi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| NCLT, Kochi | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (CRP(LR)) | Filed against the company by State of Kerala | 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 Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd has a workforce of 118 employees on its EPFO records as of May 2026, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
118
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-3.3%
Headcount by financial year
| Financial year | Employees (EPFO) |
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| FY 2026-27 | 118 |
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| FY 2023-24 | |
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| FY 2017-18 | |
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| FY 2015-16 |
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GST
Churakulam Tea Estates has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
Total GSTINs
1
Active
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32AAACC9024B1ZD | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd has 6 board changes on record since 2023: 2 appointments and 4 cessations. The latest: Joseph Joseph ceased to be Managing Director on 16 Aug 2023.
AGM
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd last Annual general meeting of members was held on 25 Mar 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Joseph Joseph ceased to be Managing Director.
Ceased
Mikesh Joseph ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Rajesh Joseph ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Sumesh Joseph ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Lolika Chandrababu was appointed as Additional Director.
Appointed
Chandrababu Gangadharan was appointed as Additional Director.
Filing
Churakulam Tea Estates Pvt Ltd has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2022 with Roc Ernakulam.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 100.00 Lakh with Charge ID 100038472 was registered on 09 Jul 2016.
Charges
A charge with The South Indian Bank Limited of Rs. 1,090.00 Lakh registered on 02 May 2014 with Charge ID 10493621 was modified on 28 Jan 2015.
Charges
A charge registered on 04 Oct 2012 via Charge ID 10386487 with State Bank Of India was fully satisfied on 01 Jul 2014.
Charges
A charge with The South Indian Bank Limited amounted to Rs. 1,090.00 Lakh with Charge ID 10493621 was registered on 02 May 2014.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Churakulam Tea Estates is an active private limited company based in Idukki, Kerala, India. The company works in tea and coffee processing, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 15 November 1946 (80+ years old) and is registered under CIN U01132KL1946PTC000251.
Churakulam Tea Estates has 2 current directors:
- Lolika Chandrababu - Additional Director
- Chandrababu Gangadharan - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Churakulam Tea Estates on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2022. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 March 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Churakulam Tea Estates is 32AAACC9024B1ZD, registered in Kerala.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Churakulam Tea Estates is U01132KL1946PTC000251. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Churakulam Tea Estates has 8 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 6 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
Churakulam Tea Estates was incorporated on 15 November 1946, making it 80+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Churakulam Tea Estates by revenue are Seven Beans Coffee Company Private Limited, Brewix Tea Private Limited, Shree Joya Cha Bagan Private Limited, all in the Agriculture industry (Tea and Coffee), with the same principal business activity (wholesale trading).
Joseph Joseph ceased to be Managing Director on 16 Aug 2023. Mikesh Joseph ceased to be Director on 16 Aug 2023. Rajesh Joseph ceased to be Director on 16 Aug 2023. Churakulam Tea Estates has 6 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Churakulam Tea Estates is registered as a micro enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-KL-03-0002144).
The registered office of Churakulam Tea Estates is at Vandiperiyar, Idukki, Kerala, India – 685533.
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